GB Railfreight and Maritime Transport have agreed a new multi-year contract to transport freight across the UK, strengthening a long-standing partnership at the heart of the UK’s supply chains.
Under the agreement, goods will be moved from key deep-sea ports including DP World London Gateway, the Port of Felixstowe and the Port of Tilbury to Maritime’s strategically located inland terminals nationwide.
The deal marks the continuation of a long-term relationship between GB Railfreight and Maritime, which has gone from strength to strength over two decades and has seen a number of new services introduced between major UK ports and Maritime’s inland rail terminals, creating new, low-carbon connections for businesses across the UK.
By moving these flows by rail, the contract will help take thousands of lorry journeys off the UK’s roads each year—cutting carbon emissions, easing congestion, improving air quality, reducing potholes and enhancing road safety, while supporting more sustainable, resilient supply chains.
Julie Garn, Intermodal Director at GB Railfreight, said:
“It’s fantastic news that we will be continuing to deliver for Maritime. This new contract reflects the strength of our long-standing partnership, built on reliable operations and high-quality customer service.
“Together, we are helping ensure goods reach their destinations safely, efficiently and more sustainably.”
John Bailey, Managing Director – Intermodal at Maritime Transport, said:
“This agreement builds on our long-standing relationship with GB Railfreight and underlines the critical role of rail connectivity between major UK ports and our strategically located inland terminals.
“At a time of growing geopolitical instability, increasing pressure on logistics networks, and the urgent need to decarbonise, rail links like these are more important than ever in keeping goods moving efficiently and building a more resilient, sustainable UK supply chain.
“As we continue to invest in rail-connected infrastructure alongside the rollout of eHGVs and charging infrastructure across a number of Maritime sites, this agreement further strengthens the integrated hub-and-spoke model at the centre of our sustainability strategy, using rail for long distances and zero-emission road vehicles for first and final miles, to deliver a more integrated and low-carbon logistics model for British industry.”
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