Maritime Transport, a top UK road and rail freight provider, has finished building a new container storage terminal at the Port of Liverpool.
Why does this matter? The facility will assist in more efficient distribution of goods from one of the UK’s most interconnected ports to key regional markets.
Rising demand for container storage
Operating 24/7 and able to hold up to 2,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), the company’s new facility offers a wide range of storage, handling, and maintenance services for both short- and long-term needs, whether containers are full or empty.
The site includes reefer plug-in points and a large vehicle fleet for first and last-mile transport, and cutting-edge container handling equipment. It will also assist in meeting the rising demand for storage options in the area.
Tom Williams, deputy CEO of Maritime Transport says, “It’s an excellent addition to our network that will undoubtedly strengthen our service capabilities, and accommodate the growing volume of cargo activity at the Port following the introduction of MSC’s Britannia service.”
MSC’s new Britannia service will enhance port connections through a unique route from China and Vietnam to Liverpool.
Maritime now runs four container storage sites in Ipswich, Northampton, Liverpool, and Southampton, with a combined capacity of over 30,000 TEUs.
They also operate eight rail freight terminals in Tamworth, Birmingham, Manchester, Wakefield, Northampton, Mossend, Tilbury, and East Midlands Gateway.
This year, Maritime Transport was chosen to manage the SRFI at West Midlands Interchange, the UK’s largest logistics development, They also signed an exclusive deal to develop, lease, and operate Tritax Symmetry’s planned £750 million SRFI at Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange.
UK logistics market
IMARC reports there are several reasons for the growth in the UK’s logistics market. It highlights that the UK government has set ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions, and logistics companies are expected to align with these goals.
“This has led to investments in greener technologies such as electric vehicles, alternative fuels, and energy-efficient warehousing,” reads the report.
Focusing on sustainability is leading to new ideas in packaging, route planning, and collaborative logistics to reduce waste and emissions.
The report points out the UK logistics industry has grown significantly thanks to advances in technology. Automation, AI, and data analytics help optimize supply chains and transport networks.
Real-time tracking, route planning, and robotic automation have boosted efficiency, lowered costs, and improved customer satisfaction.
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