Rail Freight News

News and updates from across our rail freight operations, terminals, intermodal services, and inland rail network.

Maritime Transport officially opens Northampton Gateway Strategic Rail Freight Interchange

Maritime Transport has officially opened its Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton (SLPN).

02 Mar 2026

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Maritime Transport welcomes first train to Northampton via East West Rail

Maritime Transport has launched a new rail freight service connecting DP World Southampton with its Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton (SLPN).

17 Jun 2025

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Maritime Transport launches two new services from DP World London Gateway

Maritime Transport has launched two new intermodal rail services connecting DP World London Gateway with its inland terminals at Hams Hall and iPort Doncaster.

21 May 2025

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Maritime Transport to operate West Midlands Interchange strategic rail freight terminal

Oxford Properties Group and Logistics Capital Partners today announced the signing of an exclusive agreement with Maritime Transport at West Midlands Interchange, the UK’s largest logistics development.

10 Apr 2024

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Maritime Transport secures major contract to manage Tesco's rail operations

With effect from 29th October 2023, Maritime has been appointed by Tesco to manage, plan, and execute all rail operations at Tesco’s central distribution hubs within Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT).

27 Nov 2023

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Maritime Transport supports Laura Maersk voyage with HVO-powered train

Maritime Transport was delighted to facilitate the historic arrival of Laura Maersk at DP World London Gateway recently – the world’s first methanol-enabled container vessel – delivering one of Maersk’s iconic rainbow containers to East Midlands Gateway.

09 Oct 2023

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Maritime Transport announces first-ever rail collaboration with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola globally, is making the switch from road to rail to distribute its soft drinks between its manufacturing sites and third-party warehouse locations across London and Yorkshi

13 Oct 2022

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Maritime Transport commences operations at Hams Hall

Maritime Transport has commenced operations at Hams Hall Rail Freight Terminal, having reached a long-term agreement with Associated British Ports (ABP) to operate the facility.

11 Jul 2022

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Maritime and DB Cargo UK alliance scoops rail business award

Maritime Intermodal (Maritime) and DB Cargo UK were delighted to be named joint winners of the Rail Freight and Logistics Excellence category at this year’s Rail Business Awards.

19 Mar 2021

Reach stacker placing a container onto a Maritime Transport intermodal truck

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