The story
Founded by Gaston Gradis in 1923.1
Private company
Compagnie générale transsaharienne
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Transport company operating in the Sahara1
The Compagnie générale transsaharienne (CGT) was a French company founded in 1923 that provided road and air transport in the French colonial territories that covered most of the Sahara. It was acquired by a rival in June 1950.2 It was founded by Gaston Gradis.1 It is headquartered in France.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1923Founded1
- HeadquartersFrance1
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The Compagnie générale transsaharienne (CGT) was a French company founded in 1923 that provided road and air transport in the French colonial territories that covered most of the Sahara. It was acquired by a rival in June 1950.2
Leadership
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- FounderGaston Gradis1
Timeline
Links
- WikipediaCompagnie générale transsaharienne
- WikidataQ16542990
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