GETLINK S.E.: Europorte France to Provide Traction for New Rolling Motorway CargoBeamer Between Sète and Cologne

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GETLINK S.E. has announced that Europorte will operate a new rail motorway service between Sète, France, and Cologne, Germany, selected by CargoBeamer. The service will feature 20 wagons, capable of transporting the equivalent of 38 trucks, with an initial frequency of two rotations per week. This launch marks Europorte's first entry into intermodal rail services, tapping into the growing demand for rail transport to alleviate the shortage of heavy goods vehicle drivers and contribute to the decarbonization of supply chains by reducing CO₂ emissions by 16,248 tonnes.

Positive

• Successful selection by CargoBeamer for the rail service, indicating strong market confidence.
• Expansion into intermodal rail services, diversifying business operations.
• Potential for significant reduction in carbon emissions, aligning with environmental goals.

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• None.

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Regulatory News:

GETLINK S.E. (Paris:GET):

Europorte has been selected by CargoBeamer to carry out the traction of the new rail motorway service between Sète (France) and Cologne (Germany). The train pulled by Europorte will be made of 20 wagons and can transport the equivalent of 38 trucks. The service will connect these two logistics with an initial 2 rotations per week and provides strong development potential.

This new traffic is a first for Europorte, which will operate its first intermodal rail motorway service and thus pursue its international development.

This development is further proof of the growing demand from manufacturers for significant modal shift from road to rail over long distances. This new rail motorway thus makes it possible to deliver two transport solutions in one service, with a response to the problem of the shortage of heavy goods vehicle drivers across Europe, as well as to the decarbonization of the European supply chain by avoiding the emission of 16,248 tonnes of CO₂.

Raphaël Doutrebente, Chairman of Europorte, stated: “We are delighted with the confidence shown by CargoBeamer. This new traffic validates our international development strategy as well as our unique culture based on safety, performance and quality of service.”

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Press Contact for Europorte:

Romain Dufour: +33 (0)1.40.98.04.64

Source: GETLINK S.E.

FAQ

What is the new service announced by GETLINK S.E. involving Europorte?

GETLINK S.E. announced that Europorte will operate a new rail motorway service between Sète, France, and Cologne, Germany.

How many trucks can the new rail service operated by Europorte transport?

The train operated by Europorte can transport the equivalent of 38 trucks.

What is the environmental benefit of the new rail motorway service?

The new service can reduce CO₂ emissions by 16,248 tonnes, contributing to decarbonization efforts.

How often will the new rail service operate initially?

The new rail motorway service will have an initial frequency of two rotations per week.

Who selected Europorte for the new rail service?

CargoBeamer selected Europorte to carry out the traction for the new rail motorway service.