12 Mar 2021

Maritime Transport accelerates fleet expansion with 275 new Volvo’s

To provide additional support to customers and reduce the environmental impact of its operations, Maritime Transport has ordered 250 new Volvo FH- 460TCE tractor units along with 25 Globetrotter XL 500TCE’s.

08 Mar 2021

Maritime pays tribute to the NHS and key workers with rainbow livery

Maritime Transport is delighted to unveil 25 newly-liveried tractor units in recognition of the incredible work carried out by the NHS, and the valuable contribution key workers across many sectors have made during the pandemic.

22 Feb 2021

Maritime Transport celebrates a decade in distribution

Maritime Transport celebrated its distribution division’s tenth anniversary on Monday 1st February.

11 Jan 2021

Maritime Transport drives road safety in 2020

Maritime Transport is delighted to have accomplished some of its biggest road safety milestones to date in 2020, including a significant reduction in road-related incidents, and an increase in the number of drivers who achieved top-end telematics grades.

14 Dec 2020

Maritime Transport welcomes fifth rail freight service to East Midlands terminal

Maritime Transport is pleased to welcome a fifth daily intermodal rail service to its terminal at East Midlands Gateway (EMG).

02 Nov 2020

Maritime renews Poppy Appeal support with fleet display of 1,400 poppies

Maritime Transport has once again pledged its support to the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal by displaying poppies on its entire vehicle fleet.

26 Oct 2020

Maritime introduces new intermodal rail service from London Gateway to East Midlands terminal

Maritime Transport has strengthened its intermodal capacity with the introduction of a new rail service operating between DP World London Gateway and its terminal at East Midlands Gateway.

05 Oct 2020

Maritime Transport to acquire Wincanton’s container logistics business

Maritime Transport has agreed terms to acquire Wincanton plc’s container transport business, Wincanton Container Logistics.

30 Sep 2020

Two new Eco reach stackers for Maritime’s Wakefield terminal

To satisfy demand, Maritime Transport has invested in two new Eco reach stackers for its rail terminal in Wakefield in its first-ever collaboration with Kalmar Ltd.

29 Jul 2020

Maritime welcomes additional service and new customers to East Midlands Gateway terminal

Maritime Transport is pleased to announce two new developments at its East Midlands Gateway terminal.

17 Jul 2020

Maritime drives distribution performance with 150 more trailers

Maritime Transport has added 150 curtainsided trailers to its distribution fleet, 50 of which are currently on the road, and 100 due to be delivered in September and October.

06 May 2020

Maritime extends rail offering with Southampton to East Midlands Gateway service

Maritime has launched a new rail freight service from DP World Southampton to its terminal at East Midlands Gateway to meet growing demand in container storage.
04 Mar 2020

Rail Minister officially opens Maritime’s Rail Freight Interchange at East Midlands Gateway

Rail Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris MP, joined representatives from Maritime Transport, SEGRO, and more than 350 guests to mark the official opening of the new new strategic rail freight interchange at SEGRO Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway.
30 Jan 2020

Maritime drivers achieve road safety milestones in 2019

Drivers at Maritime Transport last year achieved some of the business’ biggest road safety and compliance milestones to date as Maritime continues to invest in and improve its safety performance.

27 Jan 2020

Maritime strengthens Intermodal division with new senior appointments

Maritime Transport has enhanced its Intermodal product with further senior management appointments.

31 Dec 2019

Maritime Intermodal begins new rail freight service for East Midlands Gateway

Maritime Intermodal has launched a new five-day-a-week rail freight service, running from the Port of Felixstowe to its terminal at SEGRO Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway.

25 Nov 2019

Maritime’s East Midlands Gateway terminal on track for completion

Maritime Transport has made rapid progress on the construction of its rail terminal at Castle Donington, East Midlands Gateway.

20 Nov 2019

Maritime named Road Haulier of the Year again at the Global Freight Awards

For the second consecutive year, Maritime Transport has been named winner of the ‘Road Haulier of the Year’ category at the Global Freight Awards.

07 Nov 2019

Maritime’s fleet expansion continues with 20 new Volvo’s

Maritime Transport has taken delivery of 20 new Volvo FH tractor units, another major investment in a series of recent asset acquisitions to further support its growing customer-base.

05 Nov 2019

Maritime delivers the Poppy Appeal to UK roads

For the fifth consecutive year, Maritime Transport has pledged its support to the Royal British Legion by fixing poppies to its entire fleet.

30 Oct 2019

310 skeletal trailers added to Maritime’s fleet

Maritime Transport has started to take delivery of 310 new skeletal trailers supplied by long-term partner, Dennison, to assist its growing operation.

30 Oct 2019

John and Tommy Williams win FTA Lifetime Achievement Awards

John Williams, Group Executive Chairman at Maritime Transport and his father, Tommy Williams, of TDW Distribution, have both been honoured with an FTA Lifetime Achievement Award.

18 Oct 2019

New straddle carriers up and running at Maritime’s Midlands terminal

Maritime Transport has unveiled two new Konecranes Noell NSC 644 E straddle carriers at its Birmingham Intermodal Freight Terminal.

15 Oct 2019

330 more new generation Scania’s for Maritime

Maritime Transport has ordered 330 new generation trucks from long-standing supplier, Scania.

04 Oct 2019

Maritime appoints Chris Lewis as Non-Executive Director

Maritime is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Lewis as Non-Executive Director.

30 Aug 2019

HSBC UK to support Maritime's multi-million pound expansion plans

Maritime Transport secures an eight-figure finance package from HSBC UK as it makes a number of major strategic changes to strengthen the business for the future, becoming even more versatile and responsive to customer needs.

31 Jul 2019

Maritime to put ten new container handlers to work

Maritime has confirmed its order of an additional five new Sany empty container handlers and five new Sany reach stackers supplied by Cooper SH.

17 Jul 2019

Maritime Intermodal launches two new rail services from DP World London Gateway

Maritime Transport (Maritime) has launched two new dedicated rail services from DP World London Gateway to its rail terminals in Trafford Park and Wakefield, advancing its expansion into the intermodal market in response to rising customer demand.

04 Jul 2019

Multimodal another triumph for Maritime Transport

Maritime Transport Ltd once again had a significant presence at Multimodal 2019 following its successful attendance at the exhibition last year.

17 Jun 2019

Maritime Transport opens new rail-connected distribution terminal at Tilbury

Maritime Transport Ltd has opened its new rail-connected distribution terminal at the Port of Tilbury.
02 Apr 2019

Maritime’s two new locomotives unveiled

Maritime Transport Ltd and DB Cargo (UK) Ltd have unveiled two new locomotives, Maritime Intermodal One and Two.

29 Jan 2019

SEGRO signs Maritime Transport to operate flagship Rail Freight Interchange in East Midlands

Maritime select SEGRO Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway as Rail HQ.

25 Jan 2019

Maritime Transport and DB Cargo UK announce agreement to increase UK railfreight capacity

Two of the UK’s largest freight operators have announced plans to combine their expertise to increase railfreight capacity and competition in the intermodal market.
21 Nov 2018

Maritime named Road Haulier of the Year at Global Freight Awards

Maritime Transport was named Road Haulier of the Year at the Global Freight Awards 2018.

08 Nov 2018

Maritime marks WWI centenary with fleet of poppies

Maritime Transport has once again pledged its support to the Suffolk Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.

23 Aug 2018

Market leading transport company joins Suffolk Chamber

Felixstowe-based Maritime Transport has become the latest company to join Suffolk chamber of Commerce.
18 Jul 2018

The best don’t rest: Maritime bags 200 Next Gen Scania’s

Maritime Transport have ordered 200 Next Generation Scanias’ to support its continued growth.

15 May 2018

Hat-trick hero: Maritime named Road Freight Operator of the year

Following the success of their previous appearances at Multimodal, Maritime have won Road Freight Operator of the Year again for the third consecutive time.
02 Nov 2017

Maritime Renews support for the Poppy Appeal

Maritime Transport continue their support for The Royal British Legion.

04 Jul 2017

The Next Generation Scania: Maritime Driver Trainer Review

Take a closer look at some of the new features Scania have introduced with their Next Generation Vehicle, whilst hearing an honest review from Maritime's Felixstowe Driver Trainer, Steve Smith.
20 Jun 2017

Maritime welcome the Next Generation

Maritime Transport Ltd have invested in Scania's Next Generation vehicle.

14 Jun 2017

Maritime and MSC continue to grow

Maritime Transport Ltd have introduced new vehicles to the dedicated vehicle for Mediterranean Shipping Company (UK) Limited.
11 Apr 2017

Maritime Transport attend Multimodal 2017

Maritime Transport attended the popular exhibition and were awarded Road Freight Operator of the Year at the Multimodal Awards for the second year running.
24 Mar 2017

New Equipment for Maritime's Warehouse: Unit One

Maritime continue to make investments in Unit One.
17 Feb 2017

Maritime Strengthen Management Team

Maritime have strengthened their management structure with the appointment of several new Directors and General Managers.

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