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French quarry group diversifies into third party rail freight services

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French quarry operator Carrières de l’Ouest, a major user of rail freight to move its aggregate products, has diversified into third-party services. The French company is undertaking this initiative by developing new containers suitable for the transport of other products including wood, plastics, waste, scrap metal or any non-liquid goods.

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Carrières de l’Ouest

French quarry group diversifies into third party rail freight services

Image: Wikimedia Commons. © Cramos

French quarry operator Carrières de l’Ouest, a major user of rail freight to move its aggregate products, has diversified into third-party services. The French company is undertaking this initiative by developing new containers suitable for the transport of other products including wood, plastics, waste, scrap metal or any non-liquid goods.

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