PROXIMITY ADVANTAGE : BEING AT THE HEART OF THE MARKETS

The CB Group’s aggregates take the train. 

In a sustainable development and diversification approach to delivery mode, the Aggregates business is among the biggest shippers in France regardless of the sector. 

• A quarry linked to the rail network since 1974.
• 2.5 million tonnes carried by rail every year.
• 20 trains a week supply our 3 platforms in the greater Paris region.
• Rail feight reduces CO2 emissions equivalent to 40,000 less lorry trips per year on the roads.
• A rail terminal capable of increasing this capacity.
• New-generation wagons optimise loading times and increase payload capacities.

A strategic maritime position and river platforms.

• Toward the countries of northern Europe via 2 transit platforms at the Boulogne-sur-Mer and Calais trading ports.
• Towards major export markets via the Dunkirk seaport
• Turned towards the North/Pas-de-Calais, Oise and Seine catchment area via Calais and Dunkirk.
• Sea/river transhipment on the platforms enabling the greater Paris region to be supplied.
• River transport logistics and holds adapted to customers’ needs. 

An essential means of transport road haulage.

• A fleet of contractualised trucks based at our production sites and distribution platforms.
• A diverse range of road haulage partners. 

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