Freightliner completes acquisition by CMA CGM Group
posted on 4th Feb 2026 12:16
Freightliner Ltd has announced the successful completion of its acquisition by the CMA CGM Group, a global player in shipping and logistics solutions. The company says this milestone marks the beginning of a new chapter for Freightliner and further reinforces its position as the leading intermodal rail freight operator in the United Kingdom. This acquisition confirms the shared commitment from Freightliner and CMA CGM to building a stronger, more integrated and sustainable intermodal offering for the UK and for customers worldwide.
Freightliner consists of 10 terminals, circa 1.4m rail slots and 2,000 wagons, and owns one of the largest fleets of electric locomotives in the UK. As previously reported Freightliner will remain a standalone, multi-user, multi-customer intermodal service provider serving the UK Intermodal logistics market.
Heavy Haul Rail, previously part of The Freightliner Group, will operate independently remaining under the current shareholder ownership. This is the same for European businesses, Rotterdam Rail Feeding and Freightliner PL and DE, which will continue to operate independently from Freightliner Ltd – also remaining with current shareholder ownership.