Getlink SE is a French-based European infrastructure and transport company specializing in managing and operating the Channel Tunnel and its associated railway infrastructure between the United Kingdom and mainland Europe. Its core products and services include passenger rail shuttle services through the Channel Tunnel; rail freight transportation and rail infrastructure management across France and Europe; electricity interconnection services between Great Britain and France via its submarine tunnel ElecLink; and customs and administrative formalities support and consulting services for hauliers and shippers through its Getlink Customs Services division. The company also operates ferry transport services across the Channel and holds stakes in subsidiaries such as The Channel Tunnel Group Limited, France Manche SA, and Europorte SAS, which contributes to its operations in passenger and freight transport.
Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Paris, Getlink serves transport and infrastructure markets primarily within continental Europe and the UK, handling approximately 21 million passengers annually and generating €1.6 billion in revenue in 2024. Recent major company changes include the acquisition of ChannelPorts Ltd in April 2024 and A.S.A and BIMS, leading customs intermediaries, in early 2025 to enhance its customs and trade facilitation offerings between the UK and the European Union. This reflects a strategic expansion in border solutions and digitalization of customs processes. Additionally, Getlink issued a five-year EUR 600 million green bond in April 2025 to support its low-carbon transport initiatives and sustainability goals. The company also unveiled new freight transport solutions such as Track Value in 2024, aimed at improving efficiency and quality in freight transport. Its rail freight subsidiary Europorte reported a 12% revenue increase in 2024, emphasizing its growing logistics business.
Getlink maintains a strong operational focus on sustainable, low-carbon transport infrastructure and services, reinforcing its leadership role in cross-channel transport networks and energy interconnection, with strategic investments and acquisitions aimed at strengthening its service portfolio and customer experience across Europe. The company continues to adapt with digital innovations and strategic partnerships to meet evolving market demands and regulatory requirements in the transport and infrastructure sectors.