Linjegods

Linjegods was a Norwegian freight transport company based in Oslo. It was established in 1973 through cooperation between the Norwegian State Railways and several road transport companies, combining railway freight capabilities with road-based distribution. The company operated in the Norwegian goods-transport sector and became associated with the movement of freight through rail and complementary road networks. Ownership changed progressively during the company’s history. Swedish transport group Bilspedition became a significant shareholder in 1984 and reached majority ownership in 1992. Bilspedition was subsequently acquired by the German logistics company Schenker AG in 1998, bringing Linjegods into the Schenker corporate sphere. Schenker ultimately acquired full ownership of Linjegods in 2005. In 2007, Linjegods was incorporated into Schenker’s existing Norwegian subsidiary, Schenker Norge. This integration ended Linjegods as a separate operating company or brand entity. Its history reflects the consolidation of Nordic freight transport businesses during a period when railway operators, road-haulage firms, and international logistics groups increasingly combined their networks and ownership structures.

Linjegods was founded in 1973 in Norway as a cooperative freight venture involving the Norwegian State Railways and several road transport companies. Its formation brought together railway freight capacity and road-haulage operations, reflecting the practical need for coordinated transport across Norway’s geography. The company was headquartered in Oslo and operated in the freight transport sector. The ownership structure developed over time. Bilspedition, a Swedish transport company, became a large owner of Linjegods in 1984. In 1992, Bilspedition became the majority owner, giving the Swedish group effective control while Linjegods continued to operate as a Norwegian freight business. A further change occurred in 1998, when Bilspedition was acquired by Schenker AG, a German logistics company. Through that transaction, Linjegods became part of the wider Schenker organization. Schenker later completed its acquisition of Linjegods, making the Norwegian company wholly owned by Schenker in 2005. The separate Linjegods structure did not continue indefinitely. In 2007, Linjegods was incorporated into Schenker’s already existing Norwegian subsidiary, Schenker Norge. The integration concluded the company’s independent corporate existence and placed its activities within Schenker’s Norwegian organization. Linjegods is therefore best understood as a historical Norwegian freight transport company rather than an active standalone logistics brand.

• 2007

  Integrated into Schenker Norge

  [1]Linjegodsen.wikipedia.org

  Linjegods was incorporated into Schenker’s existing Norwegian subsidiary, Schenker Norge.

• 2005

  Schenker becomes sole owner

  [1]Linjegodsen.wikipedia.org

  Linjegods became wholly owned by Schenker AG.

• 1998

  Bilspedition acquired by Schenker AG

  [1]Linjegodsen.wikipedia.org

  Schenker AG acquired Bilspedition, bringing Linjegods into the Schenker group.

• 1992

  Bilspedition gains majority control

  [1]Linjegodsen.wikipedia.org

  Bilspedition became the majority owner of Linjegods.

• 1984

  Bilspedition becomes a major owner

  [1]Linjegodsen.wikipedia.org

  Swedish transport company Bilspedition became a large shareholder in Linjegods.

• 1973

  Linjegods established

  [1]Linjegodsen.wikipedia.org

  Linjegods was established as a cooperation between the Norwegian State Railways and several road transport companies.

A Norwegian freight operator built around cooperation between rail freight and road transport networks.

• Rail logistics · 1973

  Freight rail transport

  Rail freight was a central part of Linjegods’ business model from its establishment. The company was created with participation from the Norwegian State Railways, allowing it to use railway freight capabilities as part of a broader goods-transport operation.

• Road logistics · 1973

  Road freight transport

  Linjegods also incorporated road transport through its cooperation with several road-haulage companies. This road component complemented rail freight and supported the movement and distribution of goods beyond railway routes.

• 2007

  Corporate integration into Schenker NorgeStrategy

  Background

  Schenker already maintained a Norwegian subsidiary separate from Linjegods.

  Action taken

  Linjegods was incorporated into Schenker Norge.

  Aftermath

  Linjegods ceased to exist as a separate operating company or standalone brand entity.

  Source

• 2005

  Schenker completes ownership of LinjegodsM&A

  Background

  After acquiring Bilspedition in 1998, Schenker continued to consolidate its ownership of Linjegods.

  Action taken

  Schenker became the wholly owning company of Linjegods.

  Aftermath

  Linjegods operated as a fully controlled Schenker company before its later integration into Schenker Norge.

  Source

• 1998

  Schenker acquires BilspeditionM&A

  Background

  Bilspedition was the majority owner of Linjegods when it was acquired by Schenker AG.

  Action taken

  Schenker AG acquired Bilspedition and consequently brought Linjegods into its corporate group.

  Aftermath

  Linjegods became part of the expanding Schenker logistics organization.

  Source

• 1992

  Bilspedition takes majority ownershipM&A

  Background

  Bilspedition had become a major owner of Linjegods in 1984 and subsequently increased its stake.

  Action taken

  Bilspedition became the majority owner of Linjegods.

  Aftermath

  Control of the Norwegian freight company shifted toward the Swedish transport group.

  Source

1. 1Linjegodsen.wikipedia.org