Modalink: a new joint venture between Lineas and FS Logistix
posted on 14th Dec 2025 12:44
On 5 December 2025, Lineas and FS Logistix have officially inaugurated Modalink at the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal, where the new joint venture will manage terminal operations and develop intermodal services between the Port of Antwerp and the wider European region.
The inauguration took place in the presence of Her Excellency Federica Favi, Ambassador of Italy to Belgium, Tanja Bruynseels, Deputy Cabinet Director Mobility, Erik Van Ockenburg, CEO of Lineas, Sabrina De Filippis, CEO of FS Logistix, as well as key customers, partners, and employees, underscoring the strategic importance of this European partnership.
The Antwerp Mainhub Terminal is a crucial node in Europe’s supply chains. With 200,000 m² of operational space, 8 tracks of 700 m, 3 gantry cranes, 6 straddle carriers, and a capacity of up to 200,000 containers per year, the site is ideally positioned to support the continent’s shift toward greener, more resilient freight transport.
Modalink will focus on optimizing operations, expanding intermodal capacity, and strengthening one of Europe’s most important transport corridors: from Belgium to Italy and further into Southern Europe. Through Modalink, Lineas and FS Logistix aim to enhance connectivity between Antwerp and Milan, supported by five weekly round trips. This initiative is expected to:
- remove over 13,000 trucks from European roads each year,
- avoid more than 46,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions,
- connect seamlessly with additional Italian terminals such as Pomezia, Marcianise, and Catania, reinforcing domestic distribution networks.
FS Logistix brings very strong expertise in terminal operations and intermodal logistics. Lineas contributes decades of experience in reliable traction and operational excellence across major corridors. The ownership structure of 30 % FS Logistix and 70 % Lineas reflects a shared long-term commitment to Modalink and to the strategic ambitions it embodies.
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