Why did FM Logistic choose to launch this project?

This project is part of our overall sustainable development strategy. By combining rail and road transport, we aim to transform the logistics industry, to reduce our carbon footprint and to provide sustainable solutions to our customers, while strengthening our innovative position in the sector.

What is FM Logistic’s long-term vision with this offer?

In the long term, we plan to extend this multimodal model to other transport routes, thus contributing to decarbonization on a larger scale. We aim to support our customers in their own energy transition by offering responsible logistics solutions, while improving the overall performance of the sector.

How do you ensure coordination between rail and road transport?

We use an integrated planning tool that synchronizes the pick-up and delivery schedules of trains and our trucks to ensure optimal continuity of the supply chain.

How do you manage possible disruptions or delays in rail transport?

In the event of a disruption, we have implemented fallback solutions, such as alternative routes. Thanks to our tracking tool, we are able to inform our customers using the solution in real time and suggest adjustments to minimize the impact on delivery times.

What is the average delivery time with this multimodal solution compared to a 100% road-based solution?

Delivery times vary depending on the route and distance, but in most cases, the multimodal solution is comparable to road transport alone, while offering greater benefits in terms of reliability and sustainability. In some cases, it can even be faster.

What are the specific requirements regarding types of goods for multimodal transport?

Multimodal transport is suitable for all types of goods, whether bulky or containerised. Certain restrictions may apply to products requiring special conditions, such as hazardous materials or goods sensitive to temperature variations. Our current containers can hold up to 33 pallets.

What types of trucks are used for the road leg of the journey? Are they equipped with alternative fuels?

We operate trucks powered by alternative fuel OLEO 100 to handle the road connections between rail sorting hubs. This helps reduce the carbon footprint of both the upstream and downstream road transport legs.

What are the options for storage or delivery of goods at destination?

Goods can be made available at a depot or delivered directly to end customers, depending on the need.

Is the solution available internationally or limited to certain countries?

Currently, our rail-road transport solution operates along the North/South-East corridor in France. New routes are under development in Poland and Spain.

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Our multimodal transport solution

Faced with environmental challenges and the need to reduce our carbon footprint and that of the logistics sector on a larger scale, FM Logistic is starting a multimodal transport journey by integrating this solution into its logistics value chain. This is a major and essential transformation that will optimize the flow of goods, while promoting the decarbonization of transport to meet the constant search for added value for our customers.

Our goal is to significantly reduce CO2 emissions from transport activities, initially on the major Paris-Avignon route in France, while offering sustainable logistics solutions and helping to reduce road congestion and the arduous nature of work for drivers. More generally, FM Logistic is developing alternative transport solutions to achieve a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030.

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Our solutions to help you

Optimization of costs and logistics efficiency

Optimization of costs and logistics efficiencyReducing environmental impactOur offer in France

Rail transport, combined with our road services, guarantees reliable, fast, and competitive deliveries. Our door-to-door solution reduces costs over long distances, while maintaining total flexibility tailored to your specific needs in terms of drop-off and pick-up times, as well as transport capacity (33 pallets per box).
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By integrating rail, we offer you a multimodal transport solution that reduces CO2 emissions by 4 to 6 times on the North/Southeast axis in France vs. a 100% road journey, supplemented by the use of alternative fuels on the road portion. Thus, on this door-to-door journey, we reduce our emissions by 70 to 90%, or approximately a saving of 1 ton of CO2 per trip compared to a road-only solution. By choosing this service with FM Logistic, you are actively participating in the energy and environmental transition of your activities, while strengthening the sector’s commitment to sustainable development.
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For our multimodal transport offering, which covers the North/Southeast axis in France, we first transport our containers from one of our warehouses to Valenton station. These containers are then transported by train to Avignon station, where they are then delivered to your distributor customers by road, using OLEO 100 alternative fuel. This transport offering operates on the same model from Avignon.
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