The Selective European Transportation Equipment Fund (“SETEF”), a private equity infrastructure vehicle focused on environmentally aligned freight transportation assets across Europe, is pleased to announce the partnership with Greenbrier Europe as a strategic operating company to the Fund, complementing its existing operating partnership with Touax Group.
This strategic development underscores the Fund’s commitment to partnering with leading industry operators to deliver long-term sustainable investments and inflation-linked returns for its shareholders. The addition of Greenbrier enhances SETEF’s asset management platform with globally recognised manufacturing, technical and commercial capabilities across the freight rail sector.
In parallel with this appointment, the Fund has successfully completed its first investment involving a fleet of brand-new grain hopper wagons managed by Greenbrier Europe. This investment supports critical agri-bulk logistics in Europe. It exemplifies SETEF’s focus on essential core transportation infrastructure that is income-generating and aligned with the EU’s transportation modal shift and decarbonisation goals.
To date, SETEF has deployed long-term capital into rail and river freight transportation assets across Europe, comprising 1,938 freight wagons and 8 inland river barges. This diversified asset base reflects SETEF’s strategy of building modern, interoperable, and environmentally aligned transportation infrastructure that supports Europe’s green logistics transition.
Philippe Teilhard de Chardin, CEO of Advisors & Partners, commented:
“Our goal is to build a resilient, high-quality portfolio of freight transport assets that generate long-duration, stable cash flows. The appointment of Greenbrier Group brings additional best-in-class operating capabilities into SETEF’s asset management platform. Our first investment in grain hoppers reflects our disciplined strategy: to invest in essential, ESG- aligned assets with embedded long-term operational value.”
Yann Bonguardo, Chief Commercial Officer of Greenbrier Europe, added:
“We are proud to be appointed by Advisors & Partners to help manage and optimise SETEF’s rail portfolio. Greenbrier’s full-service capabilities, spanning design, manufacturing, leasing, and technical management, allow us to deliver institutional-grade oversight and performance. The new grain hopper fleet is a strong step towards building a modern, interoperable asset base that serves Europe’s low-carbon freight future.”
About SETEF
The Selective European Transportation Equipment Fund is the first in a series of closed-end private equity infrastructure funds focused on investing in environmentally sustainable freight transport assets across Europe, including freight wagons and inland river vessels. The Fund seeks to deliver attractive, risk-adjusted returns through long-term leases, resilient counterparties, and deep sector partnerships.
About Greenbrier Europe
Part of The Greenbrier Companies, Greenbrier Europe is a leading manufacturer and service provider in the European freight rail industry. With a long-standing presence across key markets, the company combines deep engineering expertise with an integrated platform spanning manufacturing, maintenance, and leasing. Greenbrier Europe delivers innovative railcar solutions and lifecycle services to support the evolving needs of cargo transport across the continent.
About Advisors & Partners
Advisors & Partners LLP (“A&P”) is an independent, privately held, London-based Investment Advisor. The company aims to provide innovative alternative investment solutions for institutional investors within infrastructure and real assets. The company’s investment focus is on investments that exhibit ESG and sustainability characteristics, offering both capital preservation and long-term, regular, and stable returns for investors. Advisors & Partners LLP (FCA register number 567287) is an appointed representative of Laven Advisors LLP, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Advisors & Partners GP S.à.r.l, a 100% subsidiary of A&P, is the General Partner of the Selective European Transportation Equipment Fund, a sub-fund of the A&P Selective Investment Fund S.C.A., SICAF-RAIF, a corporate partnership incorporated in Luxembourg.
