• Site de production
    et/ou commercialisation
  • Plate-forme de distribution
    multimodale
  • Acheminement ferroviaire
  • Acheminement routier
  • Acheminement maritime / fluvial

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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