Environmental
As one of the country’s largest transport companies, we recognise our responsibility to look at ways to reduce our carbon footprint. As a result, we are constantly aiming to reduce emissions in all our operations:
- 100% of our fleet is Euro 6-compliant
- Our rail movements remove hundreds of thousands of road miles each year
- Aerodynamic trucks and trailers purchased
- Efficient planning – eliminating unnecessary vehicle movements
- Driver training for fuel efficiency
- Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil utilised across our intermodal network
Charity
Every year, the company raises thousands for charitable causes. Most recently, we donated to the Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal, the British Red Cross Ukraine Appeal, and for the last eight years, The Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.
We are also one of a group of transport-related companies that make up the Port Community Fund (PCF), a unique initiative
dedicated to supporting a wide-range of charitable and community organisations in Felixstowe and the surrounding area.
Established in 2008 and managed by the Suffolk Community Foundation, the PCF panel including Maritime has awarded hundreds of grants over the years to worthy local causes, including Age UK Suffolk, Survivors in Transition, ActivLives, and BSEVC.
The PCF seeks to support genuinely good ideas that will make a real difference to the lives of local people. Further information on how to apply for a grant can be found here
'Charitable giving is an essential part of our company culture, and we are passionate about supporting a large number of local, regional, and national charities. We are also proud to support the initiatives our drivers and staff undertake for personal causes, from skydives to marathons, and always intend to give them a great kick-start to their fundraising.
For several years, we have committed to the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal, adorning our entire fleet with lorry
poppies. We
employ a significant number of ex-service personnel and have signed the
Corporate Covenant – these causes are very worthwhile and extremely important
to our staff. We have also supported the families of those who were involved in
the tragic Manchester arena bombing through The British Red Cross, and hold
charity golf events, coffee mornings, and dress-down days to provide
much-needed support to other key organisations like the British Heart
Foundation, Thrombosis UK, and MacMillan Cancer Support.’
John Williams
Group Executive Chairman
Maritime Transport
Our Industry
With the average age of drivers in the UK at 53 and an industry-wide driver shortage, we have led the way in innovating
new ways to attract drivers to the industry. Working alongside the RHA, and Logistics UK, we feel
we are helping to make transport a more appealing proposition to those looking for work.
Our Professional Driver Scheme and work with the Careers Transition Partnership are two such examples of our efforts
to encourage and assist individuals to join our industry.
Our Communities
As a truly national business, we recognise the importance of supporting our local communities. Over the years, we have provided
support and sponsorship to institutions and for events across the country.
2015 saw us commence our schools programme, providing education on the transport industry with a view to producing a conveyor
belt of talent for the company. Our Open Days, Careers Fairs and Apprenticeships have been a great success providing
options and employment to local people.
