LeShuttle Freight
LeShuttle Freight is the freight brand of Eurotunnel (Getlink group) that operates roll-on/roll-off shuttle trains carrying commercial vehicles through the Channel Tunnel between Folkestone, UK and Calais, France, 24/7 with a 35-minute crossing time, serving freight operators across automotive, chemicals, pharmaceutical, retail, and other sectors.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersCoquelles, France
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
LeShuttle Freight firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- LeShuttle Freight
- Legal name
- Eurotunnel (Partnership between Channel Tunnel Group Limited and France Manche S.A.)
- Website
- https://eurotunnelfreight.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- LeShuttle Freight is the freight brand of Eurotunnel (Getlink group) that operates roll-on/roll-off shuttle trains carrying commercial vehicles through the Channel Tunnel between Folkestone, UK and Calais, France, 24/7 with a 35-minute crossing time, serving freight operators across automotive, chemicals, pharmaceutical, retail, and other sectors.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
LeShuttle Freight industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Cross-Channel Freight Transport Services
- NAICS
- Line-Haul Railroads (482111)
- SIC
- Railroads, Line-Haul Operating (4011), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Expedited Intermodal (Time-Definite Rail/Truck) (TLADANAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Expedited Cross-Border Ground (USMCA/EU Time-Critical) (TLADANAH), Drayage & Intermodal Truck Transfer (Port/Rail Ramp) (TLACACAE)
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Where LeShuttle Freight is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Coquelles
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
LeShuttle Freight business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Freight Shuttle Transport: Transaction-based fees for transporting commercial vehicles through the Channel Tunnel. Pricing varies by vehicle length (under 7.5m, 7.5m-13m, 13m+), direction of travel, and whether travel date is peak. Weekly invoicing for account holders with 15-day payment terms.
- Account Services: Freight Operator Agreement with capacity allowances providing committed volume commitments and customized freight rates. Administration fees for third-party account usage (€80/£70).
- Electricity Value Adjustment (EVA): Additional fees may be invoiced in cases mentioned on the EVA page to cover electricity-related costs.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Vehicle length-based pricing with three tiers |
| Subscription | Monthly | Freight Operator Agreement accounts |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
LeShuttle Freight product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LeShuttle Freight operates the freight shuttle service through the Channel Tunnel between Folkestone (UK) and Calais (France), transporting commercial vehicles and their cargo in dedicated roll-on/roll-off shuttle trains. The service provides a 35-minute crossing with up to 6 departures per hour, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, supported by account-based Freight Operator Agreements, an online booking platform, and ancillary services including VanPro for light commercial vans, FIRST priority boarding, and a driver loyalty programme.
Product overview
LeShuttle Freight is a unified cross-Channel freight transport platform operated by Eurotunnel, offering the core LeShuttle Freight service for commercial vehicles through the Channel Tunnel between Folkestone (UK) and Calais (France). The service portfolio includes VanPro for light commercial vehicles, FIRST priority boarding, and the LeShuttle Freight Club loyalty programme. Core freight service features include Emergency/Critical freight, Roll-On/Roll-Off, Intermodal, Expedited, and Decarbonised Solutions. The Freight Operator Agreement provides account-based commercial terms for regular users. All services are accessed through the unified booking platform at eurotunnelfreight.com with 35-minute crossing times and up to 6 departures per hour.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- LeShuttle Freight Core Service Core cross-Channel freight transport service operating shuttle trains through the Channel Tunnel between Folkestone (UK) and Calais (France), offering a 35-minute crossing time with up to 6 departures per hour, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for commercial freight vehicles.
- VanPro Service
Quantifiable outcome
- Trucks emit 14 times less CO2 per journey using LeShuttle Freight compared to ferry from Dover to Calais
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use LeShuttle Freight
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
LeShuttle Freight technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
LeShuttle Freight partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- GirtekaminorLogistics company using LeShuttle Freight as part of intermodal transport operations, achieving carbon savings through combined rail and road transport.
- DB SchenkerminorMajor logistics operator using LeShuttle Freight for intermodal transport, achieving 50% emission reduction by combining Eurotunnel with rail networks.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
LeShuttle Freight competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Stena Line: Stena Line is a large European ferry operator with extensive North Sea and Irish Sea freight routes, including some UK-Continental crossings that compete for the broader cross-Channel RoRo freight market beyond the Strait.
- DB Cargo UK: DB Cargo UK operates line-haul rail freight in Britain, including intermodal services connecting to Channel Tunnel services and competing for the broader rail freight + road intermodal market that LeShuttle enables.
- Freightliner: Freightliner is a major UK intermodal container and rail freight operator with extensive terminal network, sharing customers (3PLs, shippers) with LeShuttle Freight and competing for UK intermodal container volumes that could alternatively route through the Channel Tunnel.
Direct peers
- P&O Ferries: P&O Ferries is a major Dover-Calais ferry operator moving accompanied trucks and trailers — directly substituting for LeShuttle Freight's shuttle service for non-time-critical UK-Continental freight on the same corridor.
- DFDS: DFDS operates freight and passenger ferry services on Dover-Calais/Dover-Dunkirk, the direct competing crossing for unaccompanied trailers and RoRo freight versus LeShuttle's Channel Tunnel shuttle. Same shipper base (UK-EU road freight), same product category (cross-Channel RoRo freight), same price per vehicle/metre lane.
- Brittany Ferries: Brittany Ferries operates freight and passenger ferries on Caen-Cherbourg-Portsmouth and Channel routes, providing a partial alternative for cross-Channel truck freight and competing for the same RoRo commercial vehicle market.
- Samskip: Samskip is a Dutch-headquartered multimodal logistics provider operating unaccompanied trailer and container services between the UK and Continental Europe, directly competing with LeShuttle Freight's roll-on/roll-off proposition for trailer-only freight.
Regional players
- Irish Ferries: Irish Ferries operates primarily on Irish Sea crossings with limited Channel exposure, representing a regional competitor for UK-Continental freight via longer routing, with comparable RoRo technology and customer base of freight operators.
Others
- Eurostar: Eurostar operates high-speed passenger rail services through the same Channel Tunnel infrastructure as LeShuttle Freight (both sharing the Fixed Link concession with Getlink), sharing the same regulatory and tunnel-operating environment but serving passenger rather than freight demand.
Emerging players
- Transfesa Logistics: Transfesa operates intermodal and rail freight services across European borders including Channel-adjacent corridors, providing an emerging alternative for time-definite intermodal cross-border road-rail freight using rolling motorway and unaccompanied trailer concepts.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
LeShuttle Freight leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
LeShuttle Freight funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
LeShuttle Freight M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about LeShuttle Freight
What does LeShuttle Freight do?
LeShuttle Freight operates the freight shuttle service through the Channel Tunnel between Folkestone (UK) and Calais (France), transporting commercial vehicles and their cargo in dedicated roll-on/roll-off shuttle trains. The service provides a 35-minute crossing with up to 6 departures per hour, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, supported by account-based Freight Operator Agreements, an online booking platform, and ancillary services including VanPro for light commercial vans, FIRST priority boarding, and a driver loyalty programme.
Is LeShuttle Freight a public or private company?
LeShuttle Freight is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was LeShuttle Freight founded?
LeShuttle Freight was founded in 1994. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is LeShuttle Freight based?
LeShuttle Freight is headquartered in Coquelles, France, in the Europe region.
How does LeShuttle Freight make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Freight Shuttle Transport is the primary driver. The others are account Services and electricity Value Adjustment (EVA).
Who are LeShuttle Freight's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Stena Line, DB Cargo UK and Freightliner. Direct peers are P&O Ferries, DFDS, Brittany Ferries and Samskip. Irish Ferries is listed as a regional player. Eurostar is listed as an others. Transfesa Logistics is listed as an emerging player.
Does LeShuttle Freight have an API?
No public API is recorded for LeShuttle Freight.
What industry is LeShuttle Freight in?
LeShuttle Freight's product category is Cross-Channel Freight Transport Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLADANAF, Expedited Intermodal (Time-Definite Rail/Truck), with a secondary code of TLADANAH, Expedited Cross-Border Ground (USMCA/EU Time-Critical). Its NAICS code is 482111 and its SIC code is 4011.