The service runs six days a week
MSC UK has announced a new rail service connecting Mossend in Scotland via Hams Hall, to Felixstowe and London Gateway.
The route complements two existing weekly calls by the carrier into the ports of Grangemouth and Greenock.
Jonathan Burke, operations director and MSC UK, said: “We are very pleased to announce that, together with our partners GB Railfreight (GBRf) and Maritime, the new service launched last week will add greater flexibility for our customers to move cargo to and from anywhere in Scotland and connect to global trade routes via the ports of Felixstowe and London Gateway.”
MSC is investing to strengthen its inland solutions offering, noting that moving cargo inland contributes to the decarbonisation of global supply chains.
John Smith, CEO of GB Railfreight, stated: “We are committed to working with partners to ensure that we provide a first-class service. One that demonstrates the commercial value of collaborating with GBRf, delivers wider sustainability benefits for every region across the UK and grows the rail freight industry.”
The train service will run six days a week, complemented by the company’s door-to-door haulage services designed to provide support at all stages across customer supply chains.
John Bailey, managing director – intermodal and terminals, for Maritime Transport Ltd said: ‘We are pleased that MSC UK have decided to utilise both of our terminals at Mossend and Hams Hall to launch this service.
“Our continued investment in intermodal services and infrastructure means the two sites, which form part of our growing network of seven fully open access terminals, offer excellent coverage and rail connectivity throughout the UK.”
