Container Terminals and Services

UK-wide container terminals providing loaded and empty storage, repair, cleaning, and customs-approved handling, integrated with road and rail services.

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About Our Container Terminals and Services Solutions

With more than 31,000 TEU of combined storage capacity, our container terminals provide the infrastructure required to keep containers operational, compliant, and in circulation across the UK. Our network offers both short and long-term storage for loaded and empty containers, alongside specialist handling services designed to optimise turnaround and utilisation.

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Secure short and long-term storage for loaded and empty containers, including hazardous and high-value cargo

HMRC-approved bonded and ETSF sites for uncleared and duty-suspended cargo

Maintenance and repair services for dry and reefer containers, from inspection through to refurbishment

Container Booking System and real-time tracking, providing visibility, verification, and slot management

Integrated road and rail connectivity, with direct access to national fleets and eHGV capability at selected sites

Over 31,000 TEU of capacity across rail-connected and port-adjacent sites

120+ handling machines in operation, including ECHs, FLTs, gantry cranes, reach stackers, and straddle carriers

Reefer plug-in, monitoring, and export preparation, protecting temperature-controlled cargo

end-to-end

Our Process

An overview of our typical delivery process for container terminals and services, showing how this solution is managed end-to-end. If your requirements fall outside this process, our team can advise on the most appropriate setup.

Setup

New customers must create an account or arrange a Pro Forma payment before using our container terminal services. Any specialist handling, storage, or non-standard requirements must be agreed in advance directly with the relevant terminal.

Book (External Hauliers)

If your delivery or collection is being carried out by a third-party haulier (not Maritime Transport), a chargeable booking must be made through our Container Booking System (CBS). Access CBS at cbs.maritimetransport.com

Details

Within CBS, enter the terminal, vehicle details, container number, references, PINs, and import/export information required for the movement.

Confirm

Review and confirm the CBS booking. A booking reference is issued and is required for access to the terminal.

Arrive

Attend the terminal within the booked CBS time slot. All deliveries and collections are validated on arrival before proceeding.

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Key benefits of choosing us for your Container Terminals and Services needs

Our container terminals remove common supply chain bottlenecks by linking off-dock and inland storage directly with our national road and rail network, providing greater flexibility, cost control, and resilience when volumes fluctuate or disruption occurs.

National Container Terminal Network

A network of rail-connected and port-adjacent container terminals providing UK-wide coverage, linking major ports with inland locations and allowing containers to be positioned, stored, or redistributed where required.

Cost-Effective Off-Dock Storage

Off-dock container storage offers a cost-effective alternative to quay-side storage, helping reduce demurrage and detention once free time ends. Facilities are available at the ports of Liverpool and Ipswich, with additional empty-container capacity in Felixstowe and DP World London Gateway.

Resilience and Contingency

When disruption occurs, from port closures to industrial action, our national network provides built-in contingency. Containers can be redirected to alternative sites or inland terminals at short notice, supported by our dedicated road and rail resources.

On-Site Container Services

On-site services include maintenance and repair, reefer support, export preparation and container conversions, allowing operational issues to be resolved without removing containers from the terminal network.

Customs-Approved and Secure Facilities

ETSF-approved locations provide customs clearance capability, with 24/7 monitored yards offering secure storage for hazardous and high-value cargo across our container terminal estate.

Investment in Capacity and Systems

Ongoing investment in terminals, handling equipment, and digital management systems improves capacity, visibility, and operational efficiency across our container terminals and services network.

Specialist Container Services

Across our sites, dedicated teams deliver inspection, vanning and devanning, reworking, and maintenance and repair services for dry and reefer containers, including plug-in, monitoring and export preparation. Facilities also support refurbishment, repainting, and internal modifications, as well as container conversions tailored to operational, project, or welfare use.

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Port and Inland Container Terminals

Strategically positioned within our inland rail terminals and key port locations, our container terminal network supports every stage of the container lifecycle, from loaded and empty storage to handling, maintenance, repair, and preparation. Each site combines modern lifting equipment, real-time inventory tracking, and 24/7 security to ensure safe, efficient operations. Integrated with our road and rail freight network, these facilities add flexibility during peak volume periods, reduce costs and delays, and keep cargo moving seamlessly through the supply chain.

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Container Terminals and Services

About Our Container Terminals and Services Solutions