CFL transports cement by train to Olympic competition venue

The countdown to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris has begun this weekend. In collaboration with the Luxembourg cement manufacturer Cimalux, CFL multimodal plays a significant role in this sporting event. To prepare for the Olympic Games, Cimalux supplied cement for the construction of various sections of the Paris Metro as well as the Arena Porte de la Chapelle.

(Luxembourg/Paris) Since May 2019, CFL intermodal, a subsidiary of the CFL multimodal group, has established a weekly full train service that transports cement tanks from Esch-sur-Alzette to Valenton, south of Paris. This train, pulled by CFL cargo, has contributed to the construction of these Olympic infrastructures.

From Valenton (FR), the cement is transported by truck to the construction sites. This transport solution has saved 14,500 tons of CO2 emissions, avoiding potential traffic jams and delays in the completion of this massive project. Cimalux has also opted for this sustainable transport solution in the past for other construction projects.

The new eco-designed arena, with a capacity of 8,000 spectators, is located in the La Chapelle district of the 18th arrondissement of Paris. In addition to the competitions of the 2024 Olympic Games, the “Adidas Arena” is already hosting numerous cultural and sporting events, playing a prominent role in the daily lives of the residents of the French capital. Since its inauguration in February 2024, the arena also serves as the home court for the Paris Basketball team.

Proudly following competitions in the Adidas Arena

“We are proud to collaborate with Cimalux on this sustainable transport project related to the Olympic Games. By choosing to transport the cement for the construction of the ‘Arena de la Porte de la Chapelle’ by train, we demonstrate our shared commitment to the environment and to more eco-friendly and responsible construction practices. As a result of this collaboration, we will follow the games in the ‘Adidas Arena’ with a sense of pride, having contributed to this major project,” says Sven Löffler, Chief Commercial Officer of CFL multimodal.

Photo: © Cimalux