Lineas has been awarded the operation of zones 3, 4, 5 and 6B in the Port of Antwerp as part of the Railport tender, adding to zones 1 and 2, which it won in 2023. The move strengthens the company’s position in one of Europe’s most important logistics hubs and reinforces its role in connecting Belgian and European industry to sustainable rail freight solutions.
The Railport tender, coordinated by Railport and the freight payers, aims to improve efficiency in the port by grouping operators and streamlining rail operations. Lineas’ targeted approach in the tender secured it six key operational zones, reflecting confidence in its service quality, customer focus and long-term commitment.
“From the outset, our team carefully aligned tender participation with our broader strategy,” said Ben Nagels, Head of Sales at Lineas. “We identified zones where our presence was essential, both to reinforce our existing network and to deliver consistent, high-quality service to our customers. It’s encouraging to see that this focus has translated into tangible results.”
Railport CEO Nils van Vliet emphasised the broader goals of the project: “The rail bundling project is key to achieve 15% of freight transport over rail by 2030. We are joining forces to create more efficient, transparent, and reliable rail logistics in the port and are happy to continue to work with Lineas as a strategic partner to achieve this.”
Luc Pirenne, Chief Commercial Officer at Lineas, said the award reflected more than just a commercial success. “It’s a recognition of the trust placed in Lineas to deliver continuity, reliability and long-term value. It’s a confirmation of the dedication of our teams and their relentless drive to support our customers with a customer-centric mindset.”
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