By Felix Oketcho
Kampala: Tycoon Patrick Bitature has been appointed board chairman of Ballore Transport and logistics Uganda-TheSpy Uganda reports
Excited Bitature has confirmed the news via his Facebook noting thus; “I am humbled to be appointed as the chairman of the board of what is probably the biggest logistics company in Africa. I am honoured that Ballore Transport and Logistics Uganda has found me to be such a reliable person.”
In the same announcement, he also stressed that Uganda needs a reliable partner to step up efforts to increase the quality of imports and exports.
Mr. Bitatule, who also doubles as Simba group of companies CEO, announced the news of his appointment today Thursday 14th and expressed his readiness to work with the company for better results.
He also pointed out that Uganda’s exports are increasing and this has made many people interested in the economy.
“As a result of this, we are seeing an increase in the goods our country produces and exports. A good example of this is coffee; we currently export 7 million bags of coffee annually but the number is fast increasing”.
Headquartered in Ntinda, Kampala, Ballore Logistics and Transport company is said to be one of the largest such companies in Africa. It started operating in Uganda in 1968, with a prime aim of supporting its customers in increasingly global competitive markets.
“To support our customers as they grow by providing customised services that allow them to be more competitive in their respective markets,” read the company’s mission.
Although it is headquartered in Ntinda, the French company has several branches in East Africa, including many in Uganda, For example; in Entebbe, Busia, Malaba and border points like Kasese, Katuna, Nimule and Ntoroko.
