To strengthen intermodal logistics on the Zeebrugge-Milan route, Lineas and Hupac Intermodal have announced the extension of their cooperation. The two companies aim to provide reliable, high-frequency intermodal solutions to meet the growing demand for sustainable and efficient cross-border transport between Belgium and Italy with this agreement, which will take effect on 1 January 2025.
Lineas wanted to massify the Italian corridor with improved quality and synergies by focusing on being the traction provider for its Open Intermodal product Zeebrugge-Milano. The decision was taken to work on the Zeebrugge-Milan route together with a partner who could guarantee the long-term continuity and develop the market in this corridor.
Lineas will focus on its core business of rail activities and Hupac will support Lineas with its extensive industry knowledge and operational capabilities to provide excellent intermodal solutions. Lineas will act as a traction provider and will continue to provide rail capacity on both sides of the Rhine (via Germany and France) in order to offer an excellent connection. The intermodal service on the Zeebrugge-Milan route will be operated and provided by Hupac Intermodal.
„This set-up represents a significant opportunity to deliver added value to the market by uniting the expertise of two leading companies: Lineas as railway undertaking, Hupac as intermodal operator. We appreciate the possibility to run our Belgium-Italy connection both via Germany and via France, and to serve terminals both in the east and the west of Milan. This is a way to increase the resilience and performance of intermodal transport,” said Michail Stahlhut, CEO of Hupac Intermodal.
