Every time a package is delivered to you, there are many moving parts that come together to ensure the process is seamless. The success of the Middle Mile – the stage between fulfilment centres and local delivery hubs – relies on the dedication and hard work of countless individuals behind the scenes. Among them are inspiring people like Vanessa and Khalid Bourimi, owners of Elite Transport in Ormes, France, which is one of more than 140 Amazon Freight Partners in Europe.
Vanessa and Khalid, a dynamic duo in business and in life, have not only built a thriving transportation business, but have also become a vital part of the Middle Mile ecosystem. Their deep roots in the transport industry began during childhood: Vanessa’s father and brother were truck drivers, and Khalid had 17 years of experience as a truck driver.
That experience enabled them to founded Elite Transport in 2019. In 2022 they joined the Amazon Freight Partner programme, which has supported the growth of their business. As Khalid recalls: “We started with one driver and in two years we went up to 12 drivers.” This rapid growth is a testament to Vanessa and Khalid’s commitment and hard work in partnership with Amazon. For them, business is about fostering relationships, creating opportunities, and delivering results.
For Vanessa and Khalid, the success of Elite Transport would not be possible without their drivers, whom they consider the heartbeat of their operation. As one of their drivers says, “I’ve been driving since I was 20. I cover miles—all to make people happy.” It’s this relentless dedication, shared by every member of their team, that allows Elite Transport to meet the demands of modern commerce in collaboration with the Amazon Freight Partner programme.
The Middle Mile may be an unseen stage in the logistics process, but it’s one of the most critical. Without the hard work of carriers, their drivers, and logistics operators like Vanessa and Khalid, the entire system would come to a halt. In their words, “We’re not very visible, but we are essential.”
As Vanessa and Khalid reflect on their journey, they dedicate their story to all those who make the Middle Mile possible. "Without them, none of this would be possible" they said, acknowledging the vital role each individual plays in the larger logistics ecosystem.
