Two-year deal signed between GB Railfreight and Maersk

GB Railfreight (GBRf) has announced they will be hauling freight trains for A.P. Moller – Maersk following a new contract.

A.P. Moller – Maersk, also known as just Maersk, are world leaders in containerised freight haulage, with most people knowing Maersk from their name on the side of shipping containers.

Looking to expand their operations in the UK, in particular by rail, discussions with GBRf started and have seen a deal agreed between the two firms.

GBRf will haul a number of daily freight trains five days a week, between the shipping port at Felixstowe to Newell & Wright Transport Ltd based at Tinsley.

GBRf have worked with Newell & Wright Transport Ltd in the past, but not used the new rail terminal facilities at Tinsely.

This is fantastic news for the country, and hopefully the start of a long and strong relationship between GBRf and Maersk. Many benefits will arise from this partnership, such as creating jobs throughout the haulage industry.

Managing Director at GB Railfreight John Smith said: “I am delighted we have agreed this contract with Maersk, one of the world's most renowned logistics and shipping companies. We are a growing organisation, always looking for the next opportunity and working with Maersk was an excellent opportunity. We hope this is the beginning of a great relationship.”

“We are also thrilled to be able to continue to build on our relationship with Newell & Wright, and to be operating from another of their terminals. We look forward to strengthening our ties over the course of the next two years.”

Jeremy Haycock at Maersk said: “Maersk´s ultimate aim is offering our customers reliable options that streamline their supply chains. As a provider of logistic services, rail is key for us to increase supply chain flexibility for our customers. We will continue to strength our reliability in the UK and for that matter, the relationship with GBRf and Newell & Wright has proven to be of paramount importance.”

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