CargoBeamer increases Calais – Perpignan frequency to 6 weekly roundtrips

CargoBeamer, a leading provider of intermodal solutions for transporting semi-trailers by rail, has increased the frequency of its Calais – Perpignan service from four to six weekly roundtrips. The expansion has been implemented in two steps: a fifth roundtrip was added in April 2026, with a sixth to follow in June this year. With the addition of the sixth departure, the service will offer daily departures in both directions from Monday to Saturday, making it one of the key intermodal offerings for semi-trailers on the north–south corridor within France. Since December 2025, the route is operated together with Lineas as the rail traction partner.

The service operates between the CargoBeamer-Terminal in Calais and the Perpignan Saint Charles Conteneur Terminal, with a transit time of approximately 28 hours. The connection is open to craneable and non-craneable semi-trailers, refrigerated trailers, ADR and tank units, and containers. Per transported unit, the service reduces CO₂ emissions by around 93%, equivalent to more than 1,100 kg of CO₂ compared to diesel road transport.

Growing demand for intermodal solutions in France drives capacity expansion

The frequency increase on Calais – Perpignan reflects a growing interest in intermodal transport of semi-trailers between the north and south of France. From Calais, road freight companies can extend their journey to the UK via the Eurotunnel and several maritime connections, or by road to northern France and Belgium. On the southern end, the proximity of the Perpignan terminal to the Spanish border enables CargoBeamer to serve customers with flows to and from the Greater Barcelona region.

"We are very pleased with the sustainable growth we are seeing on the Calais – Perpignan route and have established CargoBeamer as one of the leading intermodal operators for semi-trailers and containers in France" says Boris Timm, COO of CargoBeamer. "This expansion to six weekly roundtrips further strengthens our position in France. The corridor's reach from the Spanish border to the Channel and beyond gives it an important role in our network, and we look to further expand our network in France in the future."

About CargoBeamer

The CargoBeamer Group is a trailblazing logistics provider specializing in the integration of road and rail transport. As a leader in the large-scale decarbonization of European freight, CargoBeamer is committed to delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions that shift freight transport from road to rail, significantly benefiting the environment. The CargoBeamer system, featuring patented wagons, transshipment terminals, and advanced logistics software, is uniquely designed to enable the rail transport of especially non-craneable semi-trailers. This approach not only drastically reduces CO₂ emissions but also lowers other external costs associated with freight transport. Currently, CargoBeamer operates trains across Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Romania with a focus on expanding its network of efficient terminals throughout Europe. These terminals are strategically linked by regularly scheduled intermodal trains running at high frequencies, facilitating climate-friendly rail transport for hundreds of thousands of semi-trailers each year.

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