Economical and Sustainable Freight
There are many benefits to using rail to bring your import to your premises from a quay. We have several depots across the UK railing from Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway. Using rail is significally cheaper than using just road haulage and it also reduces your carbon footprint.
We have availability from the below rail terminals running Monday to Friday.
A 40HC delivering in Dundee from Felixstowe with the empty container returning to Felixstowe can cost anywhere between £2050 to £2450. Railing the container to Coatbridge, delivering in Dundee and returning the empty container to Coatbridge to catch the train back to Felixstowe can make a saving of up to 23%.
We’re here to help you decrease emissions whilst increasing supply chain efficiency. Through strategic network planning and cost-efficient routing, we work to drive down your costs and your environmental footprint.
A quick example: 1x40HC Felixstowe to Dundee 20000kg.
By road 1593kg CO₂e
By rail 695.5kg CO₂e
Every shipping line has its own free time at the quay, so it is important to understand how much time you have and make sure your container is collected within this period.
To avoid unnecessary storage or demurrage charges, your goods will generally need to be customs cleared and released before the container can be collected from the port. Make sure you have the necessary documentation ready, including your commercial invoice and packing list.
Depending on your cargo, additional documents such as licences, certificates or proof of origin may also be required.
If you are unsure what documentation is required for your shipment, please get in touch. Our team will be happy to guide you through the customs clearance process and help ensure your goods are ready for collection.
If you’re looking to start importing or exporting or, are already moving goods across borders by sea, road or air
Get in touch for a no-obligation quote.
