BuyCo has successfully secured funding from Bpifrance’s decarbonization fund to accelerate its growth and commitment to environmentally friendly container shipping solutions.

Target Information

BuyCo is a French startup founded in 2015 by maritime supply chain experts, specializing in a collaborative container shipping management platform. The innovative Transport Management System (TMS) developed by BuyCo connects with nearly all global maritime carriers, enabling large importers and exporters to effectively manage the booking, shipping, and tracking of their containers. This platform facilitates data centralization and sharing among stakeholders, thus enhancing traceability and visibility throughout the logistics chain. Since 2021, BuyCo has also focused on helping shippers reduce their CO2 emissions by offering solutions for selecting the most environmentally friendly shipping routes and providing reporting on greenhouse gas emissions from past shipments.

With a client base that includes notable industrial companies such as TotalEnergies, AB InBev, Yara, and Renault, BuyCo manages nearly one million containers annually. The recent funding round will enable the company to further its digital and environmental transformation ambitions in containerized maritime transport.

Industry Overview

The maritime shipping industry in France is undergoing significant changes as stakeholders increasingly prioritize sustainability and efficiency. This sector, traditionally known for its complex logistics, is now leveraging