Global infrastructure management consulting CPCS has acquired Mille 1407, a a France-based port and maritime management consultancy, the two companies announced in a statement this week.
- •Founded in 2016, 1407 is a specialist advisory firm focusing on ports, terminals, and multimodal logistics systems headquartered in La Rochelle.
- •1407 Founder and President Matthieu Desiderio, and CEO Mathew Paul, will join CPCS Group as Global Practice Leads for Port and Maritime Advisory, while also serving as Vice Presidents overseeing operations. across Continental Europe and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
- •Based in Ottawa, CPCS has offices in Africa, Canada,Europe, and the United States.
“1407 brings depth and real-world industry experience. They know the ports space inside and out. This acquisition fits perfectly with our global work in transportation, rail, major projects, freight, logistics, and trade corridors," CPCS Co-Chief Executive Officer, Marc-André Roy, said.
CPCS is a global management consulting firm specializing in major projects, transportation, energy, and infrastructure. It typically focuses on the 'middle' segment, where clients and projects require both technical depth and management advise.
