21st May

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.

8th May

VEV and Maritime Transport to deliver first phase of truck charging infrastructure

VEV has partnered with Maritime to install high-powered electric truck chargers at three Maritime sites in Wakefield, Doncaster, and Tilbury.

04 Nov 2024

Maritime Transport supports Royal British Legion with tenth annual poppy tribute

Maritime Transport is proud to mark its tenth consecutive year supporting the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal by adorning its entire vehicle fleet with poppies for the duration of November.

01 Oct 2024

A freight day for Tesco rail as 10th rail service rolls into action

Tesco has launched its tenth rail service this week, in partnership with Maritime Transport and DRS.

02 Sep 2024

A new platform for investment and growth for Maritime

Leading logistics operator, Maritime Group Limited, has been acquired by Swiss-based global logistics and supply chain provider, MEDLOG S.A.

01 Sep 2024

Maritime Transport completes multi-million-pound container storage site at the Port of Liverpool

The state-of-the-art facility, which opened today (2nd September 2024), will allow Maritime to expand its operations in Liverpool, facilitating more efficient distribution of goods from one of the UK's most interconnected ports to key regional markets.
09 Aug 2024

Maritime Transport secures UK's largest Volvo FH Aero order to date

Maritime Transport has once again entrusted Volvo Trucks with a key vehicle order, securing a total of 150 new Volvo FH Aero with I-Save 6x2 tractor units.
06 Jun 2024

Maritime Transport boosts container handling capacity with 14 new reach stackers

Maritime Transport has ordered 14 new reach stackers from SANY and Kalmar to scale its container handling operations. The €8 million investment will support the expansion of Maritime’s intermodal network and growing demand for rail freight services.

20 May 2024

Maritime Transport signs agreement for Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange

Maritime Transport will develop, lease and operate Tritax Symmetry’s planned £750 million Strategic Rail Freight Interchange at Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange.

01 May 2024

Maritime Transport strengthens Hope and Aid mission with vehicle donation

As part of its continued support for global humanitarian causes, Maritime Transport has donated a Scania truck and trailer to Essex-based charity, Hope and Aid Direct.

22 Apr 2024

Maritime Transport places major electric truck order

Maritime Transport has placed a major order for 18 battery-electric, 42-tonne tractor units, the first consignment of 48 battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell trucks to be purchased and deployed across its network as a leading participant in ZEHID.

10 Apr 2024

Maritime Transport to operate West Midlands Interchange strategic rail freight terminal

Leading global real estate investor, developer and manager Oxford Properties Group (“Oxford”), and best-in-class developer Logistics Capital Partners (“LCP”), today announced the signing of an exclusive agreement with Maritime Transport.
09 Feb 2024

Generation Logistics continues to future proof the profession in year two of its campaign

Generation Logistics, the industry-led logistics awareness campaign, is powering through the second year of its campaign to raise awareness of the logistics profession and find the next generation of logistics talent.
27 Nov 2023

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

Maritime Transport 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).

15 Nov 2023

Maritime Transport supports Poppy Appeal with fleet-wide tribute

Maritime Transport is proud to announce its continued support for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.
23 Oct 2023

Maritime Transport joins zero emission demonstrator to drive greener road freight

Maritime Transport is pleased to announce its role as a key participant in the zero emission HGV and infrastructure demonstrator (ZERFD).

09 Oct 2023

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.

14 Jul 2023

East Midlands Freeport welcomes green light for key site

The UK’s only inland Freeport has taken a major step forward after a blueprint for a key site - set to feature a renewable energy hub - was given the thumbs up.
23 Jun 2023

Maritime Transport named Road Freight Company of the Year at Multimodal Awards

Maritime Transport has been named Road Freight Company of the Year at the 2023 Multimodal Awards, held at the NEC in Birmingham on 13th June. The prestigious award marks the fifth occasion Maritime has won the Road category since it was introduced in 2016
24 Apr 2023

Maritime Transport and Heineken UK extend partnership with new three-year contract

Maritime Transport is pleased to announce that it has extended its distribution contract with Heineken UK, the nation’s leading pub, cider, and beer company.

11 Nov 2022

Maritime Transport pays tribute to Armed Forces with truck poppies

For the eighth consecutive year, Maritime Transport has pledged its support to The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal by displaying poppies on its entire vehicle fleet.

10 Nov 2022

Maritime Transport orders 100 curtainsiders from Tiger Trailers

Maritime Transport has turned to Tiger Trailers for its latest order of curtainsiders, based on the manufacturer’s reputation for high quality products, efficiency, and a customer-focussed approach.

13 Oct 2022

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

Maritime Transport has launched its first dedicated Domestic Distribution intermodal service in partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and GB Railfreight.

24 Aug 2022

Maritime Transport doubles presence at iPort, Doncaster

Pan-European logistics real estate specialist, Verdion, has leased further space at iPort, the multimodal logistics hub just outside Doncaster, to Maritime Transport.

19 Jul 2022

Maritime Transport introduces rail service between TILBURY2 and Manchester

Maritime Transport is pleased to announce the launch of a new intermodal service in partnership with P&O Ferries, connecting TILBURY2 with the newly-refurbished Trafford Park Euroterminal in Manchester.

11 Jul 2022

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 to operate the facility.

27 Jun 2022

Maritime Transport scoops Road Freight accolade at Multimodal Awards

Maritime Transport has been named Road Freight Company of the Year at the 2022 Multimodal Awards, held at the NEC in Birmingham on Tuesday 14th June.

24 May 2022

UK businesses drive forward Ukrainian Aid Partnership

A partnership between leading UK transport companies and Premier Inn owner Whitbread with a humanitarian aid charity is seeing tens of thousands of hotel pillows and duvets making their way across Europe to support the relief effort in Ukraine.
11 Apr 2022

Maritime Transport secures container storage space at ABP's Port of Ipswich

Maritime Transport has established a long-term agreement with Associated British Ports to operate a six-acre loaded container storage facility at the Port of Ipswich.

28 Mar 2022

Maritime Transport set for major site expansion at Port of Liverpool

Maritime Transport has signed an agreement with Peel Ports Group to expand its existing transport depot at the Port of Liverpool.

02 Mar 2022

East Midlands Freeport secures go-ahead to deliver new incentives for business growth

The East Midlands Freeport has today (Tuesday) secured formal Government approval for its plans to offer businesses locating in the Freeport special incentives.
03 Feb 2022

Maritime Transport adds a further 355 new Volvo’s to its fleet

Maritime Transport has started to take delivery of 355 new Volvo FH with I-Save tractor units, joining the 170 already being utilised across the company’s national network.
10 Jan 2022

Maritime Transport launches latest rail freight service connecting Felixstowe to West Midlands

Maritime Transport has launched a new intermodal service hauled by GB Railfreight, connecting its Birmingham Intermodal Freight Terminal with the Port of Felixstowe.
15 Dec 2021

Maritime boosts East Midlands operation with two new Kalmar reach stackers

Maritime Transport has welcomed two new ECO reach stackers to its rail freight terminal at East Midlands Gateway, as part of a five machine order with Kalmar.

11 Nov 2021

Maritime Transport brings The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal to UK roads

Poppies are starting to be spotted by motorists up and down the country as Maritime Transport once again proudly supports The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.

03 Sep 2021

Maritime Transport receives prestigious Silver Award for Armed Forces support

Maritime Transport has received the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award from the Ministry of Defence for a further five years, in recognition of its outstanding support to the Armed Forces community.
04 Aug 2021

DB Cargo UK plans to lease Mossend EuroTerminal to Maritime Intermodal

DB Cargo UK plans to lease its Mossend EuroTerminal rail freight facility to Maritime Intermodal.

19 Jul 2021

New Kalmar straddle carriers arrive at Maritime’s freight terminal in Tamworth

Maritime Transport’s intermodal freight terminal in Tamworth (BIFT) has welcomed the arrival of two new ESC450 straddle carriers supplied by Kalmar, part of Cargotec.
28 Jun 2021

Maritime Transport launches intermodal link between West Midlands and London Gateway

Maritime Transport is pleased to announce a new rail freight service operated by long-standing partner, GB Railfreight, connecting DP World London Gateway to Maritime’s intermodal freight terminal in Tamworth (BIFT).

22 Apr 2021

Maritime joins Litter-Free campaign to rid UK roads of rubbish

Maritime Transport is delighted to join forces with community volunteer group, Litter-Free Felixstowe, in its national campaign for litter-free roads and lay-bys.

08 Apr 2021

Maritime Transport celebrates first anniversary of East Midlands terminal

Maritime Transport is celebrating the first anniversary of its Strategic Rail Freight Interchange at East Midlands Gateway.

19 Mar 2021

Maritime and DB Cargo UK alliance scoops rail business award

Maritime Intermodal 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.
17 Mar 2021

Maritime Transport secures new contract win with Maersk

Maritime Transport has secured a two-year contract with global container operator and long-standing customer, A.P. Moller – Maersk, to provide committed space for the movement of containers by rail across the UK.
15 Mar 2021

Maritime Transport announces latest rail service at East Midlands Gateway

Maritime Transport is delighted to announce another new addition to its expanding intermodal offering, a rail freight service operated by DB Cargo UK connecting the Port of Felixstowe to East Midlands Gateway.

14 Mar 2021

Maritime launches intermodal service from Felixstowe to Wakefield

Maritime Transport has expanded its rail freight capacity with a new intermodal service from the Port of Felixstowe to its rail terminal at Wakefield Europort.

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