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Manchester Haulage and Logistics
Integrated rail, road, and container storage capability with container maintenance, repair, and preparation from a strategically located inland terminal and nearby transport depot.
Manchester Rail Freight Terminal
Maritime Transport Ltd. Westinghouse Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1FA
Manchester Haulage and Logistics
0161 749 2654
Mon 06:00–00:00; Tue–Fri 24 hours; Sat 00:00–12:00; Sun Closed
Manchester Transport Depot
Maritime Transport Ltd. John Gilbert Way, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1UP
Manchester Haulage and Logistics
About Our Manchester Locations
In Manchester, our rail terminal and transport depot bring together rail, road, and container storage capability across two closely located sites in Trafford Park, one of Europe’s largest industrial estates. Following an £11 million redevelopment in 2022, Manchester Rail Freight Terminal provides a modern inland rail facility close to the A56 and M60, with daily rail services to major deep-sea ports and Daventry, loaded and empty container storage, and a range of on-site container services including maintenance and repair, vanning and devanning, and container reworking. Less than a mile away, our transport depot connects the terminal’s rail, storage, and specialist container service capabilities with road haulage for container transport and curtainsided distribution, creating end-to-end logistics coverage for supply chains in the North West and beyond. See what Manchester offers below or contact our team to discuss your requirements.
Haulage and Logistics Solutions Available in Manchester
Our Manchester locations provide an important inland base for rail, storage, specialist on-site container services, and onward road haulage in one of the UK’s busiest logistics areas.
Location Advantages
- Close to the A56 and M60 for fast, efficient access to regional and national routes
- Less than one hour from the Port of Liverpool by road, adding a major regional port gateway within easy reach.
- A rail-connected terminal located within Trafford Park, one of Europe’s largest industrial estates, bringing cargo closer to surrounding warehousing and onward delivery points
- Daily rail services to Felixstowe, DP World London Gateway, and DP World Southampton, connecting the region with major deep-sea ports, alongside a dedicated rail service to Daventry for a multinational retail company
- Connected directly to the West Coast Main Line, one of the UK’s main rail freight corridors
- Average delivery and collection distances from Manchester Rail Freight Terminal are 53 miles, helping reduce onward road mileage and emissions after rail arrival
- A transport depot less than a mile away, linking road haulage for container transport and curtainsided distribution with rail, storage and specialist on-site container services
Facilities & Equipment
Loaded and empty container storage for up to 3,500 TEU
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High-capacity container handling equipment, including reach stackers and gantry cranes
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Charging infrastructure and eHGVs on site for first and final-mile journeys
On-site vanning and devanning support
Secure access-controlled terminal with 24/7 monitored security
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Container maintenance, repair, refurbishment, and conversion services
Reefer plug-in and monitoring
Dedicated container transport and curtainsided distribution vehicle fleet
Why chooseMaritime Transport in Manchester
Strategic Road Links
Close to the A56 and M60 for fast, efficient access to regional and national routes.
Port of Liverpool Proximity
Less than one hour from the Port of Liverpool by road, our Manchester locations provide a close inland base for cargo moving through one of the North West’s major port gateways.
Daily Rail Connections
Daily rail services to Felixstowe, DP World London Gateway, and DP World Southampton provide direct, low-carbon connections between the North West and major deep-sea ports.
Dedicated Rail Service to Daventry
A dedicated rail service to Daventry supports a major multinational retailer, reflecting Manchester Rail Freight Terminal’s capability for both port-linked and customer-specific rail operations.
Major Terminal Investment
An £11 million redevelopment completed in 2022 has delivered additional storage capacity, upgraded terminal infrastructure, and improved operational reliability at Manchester Rail Freight Terminal.
Established and Growing
Around 11,000 containers move through the terminal each month, underlining the scale of an established operation with the capacity to accommodate further growth.
Integrated Operations
Rail freight, road-based container transport, curtainsided distribution, and container storage and services operate together across two closely located sites.
Container Maintenance and Repair
On-site maintenance and repair services reduce the need to move containers off site for remedial work, helping return equipment to service more quickly.
Cargo Preparation on Site
Vanning and devanning, reworking, refurbishment, and conversion services allow containers to be loaded, adapted, and made ready for onward movement from one location.
Zero-Emission First and Final Miles
Our transport depot delivers zero-emission road transport for first and final-mile journeys through on-site eHGVs and high-powered charging infrastructure.
Inland Storage Capacity
Loaded and empty container storage at Manchester Rail Freight Terminal, including short and long-term options, provides added flexibility when volumes change or containers need to be held inland.