Lineas Announces Alban François as New Chief Operating Officer

Lineas Announces Alban François as New Chief Operating Officer

Brussels, Belgium – Lineas is pleased to announce the appointment of Alban François as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective November 1, 2024. This strategic transition will see Alban move from his current role as Network Director, where he has successfully overseen Network & Resources Allocation since October 2022.

Heidelberg Materials France reduces CO₂ emissions from its logistics operations with the support of Lineas, Europe's largest private rail freight operator.

Heidelberg Materials France reduces CO₂ emissions from its logistics operations with the support of Lineas, Europe's largest private rail freight operator.

For over eight years, the French subsidiary of Heidelberg Materials, a world leader in building materials, has partnered with Lineas, Europe's largest private rail freight operator, to implement sustainable and efficient freight transport solutions. Lineas France’s new Country Manager, Matthieu Aernouts, recently visited the headquarters of Heidelberg Materials France in Paris to meet with Paul Porcheray, Director of Purchasing and Logistics, and his team to discuss the partnership between the two companies.

Lineas and ECS strengthen sustainable transport with new rail link to Germany

Lineas and ECS strengthen sustainable transport with new rail link to Germany

Lineas, Europe's largest private rail freight operator, and ECS, a market leader in supply chain solutions and intermodal transport, are proud to announce the launch of a new, sustainable freight train connection between Zeebrugge and Crailsheim (Stuttgart region) in Germany. Thanks to this cooperation, three trains will be running back and forth every week, taking more than 11,000 containers off the road per year – which is good for a CO2 saving of 2,600 tons. With this new route, ECS is moving closer to its goal of reaching 100 million kilometers traveled annually by rail by 2030.

Lineas appoints Matthieu Aernouts as Country Manager for Lineas France

Lineas appoints Matthieu Aernouts as Country Manager for Lineas France

Lineas, Europe’s largest private rail freight company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthieu Aernouts as Country Manager of Lineas France. Matthieu has been successfully leading the French operations on an interim basis the last months and will now officially take on this role to continue driving the company’s strategic vision in the French market.

2024 Memorandum on increasing the competitiveness of rail freight

2024 Memorandum on increasing the competitiveness of rail freight

In an ongoing effort to promote the industrial development of the Belgian Regions and tackle major societal challenges such as road congestion, climate change and the energy transition, Lineas has released a 2 pager memorandum highlighting the crucial role of rail freight. This memorandum presents the key strategies and actions that are needed to improve the competitiveness of the rail freight sector, ensuring it remains a sustainable transportation option.

Lineas and Hupac Intermodal announce enhanced services on Antwerp-Catalonia line 

Lineas and Hupac Intermodal announce enhanced services on Antwerp-Catalonia line 

Lineas, one of Europe’s most trusted private rail freight operator, and Hupac Intermodal, one of Europe’s most reliable intermodal network operator, are pleased to announce an important improvement aimed at enhancing intermodal logistics on the Antwerp-Catalonia line, effective as of September 16, 2024.

Lineas' LORO connection aims to mitigate traffic congestion in and around the port of Antwerp

Lineas' LORO connection aims to mitigate traffic congestion in and around the port of Antwerp

Traffic density in and around the Port of Antwerp is steadily increasing. Lineas' LORO (Linkeroever-Rechteroever, or Left Bank - Right Bank) connection offers a ready-made solution to the current congestion issues.

Strategic contract with Lineas enables Infrabel to fulfill its core mission even better

Strategic contract with Lineas enables Infrabel to fulfill its core mission even better

Contract worth more than 42 million Euros between the two Belgian companies

The majority of Europeans is opposed to the use of larger trucks and mega trucks on European roads

The majority of Europeans is opposed to the use of larger trucks and mega trucks on European roads

Lineas presents its new FAME locomotive, a milestone in sustainable transportation innovation.

Lineas presents its new FAME locomotive, a milestone in sustainable transportation innovation.

Lineas, Europe’s largest private rail freight operator, is proud to present its new FAME locomotive. With this locomotive, the company highlights its commitment to finding sustainable solutions to reduce CO2 emissions in the transport sector.

Lineas offers traction support for the new night train to Prague, produced by Train Charter Services on behalf of European Sleeper

Lineas offers traction support for the new night train to Prague, produced by Train Charter Services on behalf of European Sleeper

Lineas, Europe's largest private rail freight operator, is happy to provide the traction for the new night train to Prague. This train, produced by Train Charter Services on behalf of European Sleeper, has stops in Dresden, Bad Schandau, and Prague.

Red Sea trade routes closure: Lineas and CSP Zeebrugge set up new train connection between Zeebrugge and Graz.

Red Sea trade routes closure: Lineas and CSP Zeebrugge set up new train connection between Zeebrugge and Graz.

Lineas, in collaboration with CSP Zeebrugge, has set up a new train connection between Zeebrugge and Graz, Austria on behalf of COSCO Shipping Lines. This solution comes in response to the logistical challenges caused by ongoing attacks by Houthi rebels, which have made the usual route along the Red Sea and via the port of Piraeus, Greece, temporarily impossible for COSCO Shipping Lines.

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Annelies Hervent

Annelies Hervent

External Communications Manager, Lineas
annelies.hervent@lineas.net+32468173307

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About Lineas

Lineas helps companies make their supply chains climate-neutral by shifting their cargo from road to rail, reducing CO2 emissions by 90%. To this end, the company has built the largest private rail network in Europe offering customers fast, daily and reliable connections across the continent. Lineas has approximately 1700 employees and is headquartered in Belgium with offices in France, Germany and the Netherlands. 

Lineas is Europe's largest private rail freight company with the independent private equity group Argos Wityu and SFPIM as shareholders. 

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