 In 1883 it took over the Société Postale de l'Atlantique and started a service to West Africa.In 1894 it took over Compagnie Commerciale des Transports à Vapeur Français, giving it that company's services to New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico.Chargeurs operated a route to Madagascar "via" South Africa from 1896 to 1905, and then a round the World route from 1905 to 1911.