Chronopost delivers iPhones for France Télécom in high-security operation
La Poste’s French domestic express subsidiary Chronopost successfully contributed to the launch of Apple’s popular new iPhones in France by transporting 25,000 mobiles to 650 branches of France Telecom last week in a high-security operation.
Chronopost picked up the 25,000 iPhones from the French communications group and transported them under escort to its hub in Massy. There they were sorted under surveillance for onward distribution by a special team in 10 dedicated trucks accompanied by security guards to 55 regional Chronopost depots.
The high-value phones were then delivered to 650 local offices of France Telecom under special security arrangements. To ensure a smooth delivery, France Telecom provided security guards at the entrance of each office.
“Chronopost was able to meet our high expectations for this extremely sensitive delivery in terms of delivery times and shipments safety,” stated Claude Sanchez, responsible for transport procurement at France Telecom Supply Chain France.
“For this operation, Chronopost gathered together its entire know-how in express delivery, especially in applying security measures for the treatment of sensitive products. All of the Chronopost teams, which are used to this procedure, were mobilized for this project to respond to our customers’ needs,” added Andrè Valade, Chronopost security manager.
