About us
THE COMPANY
Black Bull Group was founded in 2009 with a clear mission: to become a reliable, agile, and effective partner for armed forces, governments, and international organizations. Today, that vision has become a solid reality.
We specialize in integrated military logistics and also operate a robust security and intelligence division that works independently, providing strategic support to governments as well as publicly traded multinational corporations. These two core areas define who we are: an operational company with a global outlook, on-the-ground experience, and the ability to respond quickly in the most demanding environments.
On the logistics side, we provide services to naval, ground, and air forces in over 800 locations across five continents. Our core business includes military vessel husbandry services, as well as support for aerial and land deployments. This extends to the supply of fuel, food, spare parts and equipment, construction and maintenance of military facilities, waste management, emergency mission support, and last-mile logistics in remote or high-risk areas.
We operate 24/7, 365 days a year, with global coverage through our own network and a flexible structure that adapts to the needs of each mission.
We currently work with more than 30 Ministries of Defense, are a NATO contractor, and collaborate with several United Nations agencies. Our experience, proven in high-pressure environments, has made us a trusted reference in the sector—known for the quality of our services and our ability to anticipate and respond to operational needs.
Since joining the ES-KO Group, we have expanded our strategic capabilities and strengthened our reach in international operations. This alliance has allowed us to create powerful synergies in areas such as large-scale deployment logistics, critical infrastructure construction and management, field catering services, and humanitarian mission support. ES-KO brings a long-standing global presence in complex environments, and together we amplify our ability to deliver under any conditions.
Our Security and Intelligence Division operates as a strategic advisor on critical infrastructure protection, risk management, threat prevention, and cybersecurity. Our team of experts supports both public institutions and global corporations, providing analysis, protocols, and operational solutions in complex and sensitive environments.
All of this rests on a solid organizational structure, a highly qualified team, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We operate under the highest international standards, holding certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22320, ISO 31030, ISO 27001, ISO 28000, among others.
Black Bull Group is not a conventional company. We’re not here to do the bare minimum—we’re here to raise the bar. If you’re part of this team, you can be sure your work makes an impact and leaves a mark.
Always Ready, Always There.
ON ALERT
For the Black Bull Group, the clock never stops. We are always operative in all kind of environments under extreme conditions.
THE GROUP
ES-KO is a privately owned company based in Monaco with a strong international footprint thanks to its agreements with some of the world’s largest armed forces. The group is recognised worldwide as a global leader in the field of comprehensive logistics support, providing swift, realistic and effective solutions to clients in challenging circumstances due to operating in the most remote, politically unstable areas without adequate infrastructure.
ES-KO also provides full mission support and maintains a complex supply and logistics chain, serving as an important link between the global supply system and the needs of its customers.
“The Group” is comprised of several companies with international operations, supporting more than 25 governments and represented by over 300 employees worldwide with 34 different nationalities.
ES-KO
ES-KO is an internationally recognized company that provides fast, realistic and effective solutions to clients in difficult circumstances, especially in extreme geographical locations, unstable political situations and places with a shortage of adequate infrastructures around the world.
ES-KO provides fast and efficient logistics solutions, camp services, camp construction projects, and risk and security management services, in support of government agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, and the energy, commercial and industrial sectors.
EFS EBREX
Since 1998, EFS Ebrex has been offering reliable and rapidly deployable products and services, tailored to each customer. EFS Ebrex offers comprehensive support options, including supply chain management, logistics, transportation and distribution, subsistence services with major suppliers, procurement, maintenance, and repair services at any location, no matter how remote, with full compliance and on-time delivery. EFS Ebrex’s main customer is the U.S. Department of Defense.
Ebrex Cruise Services
Since 2013, Ebrex Cruise Services (ECS) has been providing logistics and supply services to the cruise industry in the Mediterranean, as well as provisioning services for cargo ships in major ports around the world.
Ebrex Cruises Services focuses on the procurement of food and non-food products, with access to the ECS platform for online ordering, integrated logistics support (port storage, FAS warehousing and delivery), insurance services, and technical and innovation services for cost savings and energy management.
Navitrans
Founded in 1979, Navitrans focuses on marine and agency services: maritime management and agency, international and local freight forwarding, purchasing and logistics, chartering and coastal services in West Africa. Navitrans primarily serves customers in the energy sector. Navitrans has a multipurpose landing craft for the transport of goods throughout West Africa and soon in East Africa.
STCR
Since 1986, STCR has been offering risk management and civil liability services for maritime cargo, managing breakdowns and compensation for damage occurring during land, sea and air transport. These services include: transportation loss prevention, liquid and solid cargo quality and quantity certifications, technical assistance and support in loading and unloading, complete container filling and cargo inspection, and loss prevention.
IFS
For more than 25 years, IFS’s core services have encompassed catering, facilities management, cleaning, maintenance, laundry and facilities management (including maintenance, water treatment plants, waste management, hygiene services, and vector and pest control). With a strong network of partners and a qualified in-house team, the fast and efficient delivery of solutions tailored to the customer’s needs is guaranteed.
Our team
José Manuel Palma
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)
Francisco Borrell
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)
finance@blackbull-group.com
Romina Pérez
CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER (CCO)
r.perez@blackbull-group.com
Manuel Jiménez
SECURITY DIRECTOR
cco@blackbull-group.com
Raquel Tamayo
CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER (CPO)
rrhh@blackbull-group.com
Ernesto Fernández-Candau
OPERATIONS MANAGER
agency@blackbull-group.com
Miguel Ángel Obrero
SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIPS MANAGER
ma.obrero@blackbull-group.com
José María Carande
BUNKER & FUEL SUPPLY MANAGER
j.carande@blackbull-group.com
Marco Timoteo
LATAM KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER
m.timoteo@blackbull-group.com
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