Tim Shoveller piles it on
Heavy Haul Rail launched with words from the chair
It’s just typical of British transport. You wait all day for a new rail freight operator, and then two came along at once – and…
INTERMODAL EXPANSION
CMA CGM completes Freightliner acquisition
French shipping giant CMA CGM officially completed the acquisition of UK rail freight operator Freightliner to boost its intermodal services. CMA CGM will take over…
Cool piece of engineering
Newport tunnels now open to refrigerated containers on Tesco trains
While all the news was about Storm Claudia flooding, a small piece of engineering with a big operational impact was quietly going live on the…
Freightliner and football stadium not very united
Manchester land value stalls transfer for “new” Old Trafford
Trafford Park, not Old Trafford. Plans for a “Wembley of the North” hinge on acquiring land adjacent to an existing football ground in Greater Manchester.…
Naming, launching, selling, busy day
Freightliner names locomotive, launches new service
UK rail freight operator Freightliner has named a locomotive in memory of ‘Donald Malcolm’. The carer has also launched a new Felixstowe–Daventry service. All that…
FRIDAY FREIGHT PATH
Why consolidation is good for UK economy and rail freight
This week’s sale of Freightliner’s intermodal business to CMA CGM, alongside MEDLOG’s recent acquisition of Maritime Transport, has sparked debate in the logistics sector. At…
Sail away, sail away, sale away
UK industry is positive over Freightliner’s sale to CMA CGM
French shipping giant CMA CGM has entered the UK rail freight market. They have acquired Freightliner’s intermodal operations. The move brings a nationwide network of…
Free flowing from freeport to freeport
Freightliner back on track between Southampton and Teesport
Freightliner has reintroduced an intermodal rail service linking Teesport in the Northeast of England with Southampton on the South Coast. It marks the return of…
Building Britain, one train at a time
Freightliner and Breedon cement new deal
UK operator Freightliner has commenced two new five-year haulage contracts with construction materials supplier Breedon Group plc. Freightliner and Breedon already have a long-standing relationship.…
Everywoman in Transport & Logistics
UK freight driver scoops Woman of the Year
The UK transport and logistics industry’s most exceptional women have been recognised at the 2025 Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards. Not only that, but…
Twice as nice for London Gateway
Freightliner’s twin service for Gemini
Freightliner has doubled up at London Gateway to meet demand for cargo movement. The operator has introduced a second daily intermodal train service from DP…
Government supports United
Old Trafford: new stadium, freight relocated
The UK government has expressed its backing for the redevelopment of the Old Trafford precinct around the Manchester United stadium. There are implications for rail…