Freightliner, Birmingham Terminal (BIRFLI) — Birmingham

West Midlands, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · B8 1BT

Company overview

Freightliner's Birmingham Terminal is a major intermodal logistics operator and freight forwarder in Birmingham, offering integrated rail, road, and terminal solutions across the West Midlands and beyond. As a freight forwarder West Midlands, Freightliner moves approximately 790,000 containers annually and operates roughly 80 locomotives connecting the UK network. The company provides end-to-end logistics solutions with average terminal turnaround times of less than 30 minutes, combining owned rail infrastructure, terminal facilities, and road haulage to create seamless, sustainable supply chains. Freightliner serves ecommerce and retail businesses requiring reliable container freight services, with a focus on reducing environmental impact through rail-based transport and alternative fuel initiatives. Their integrated approach allows customers to consolidate shipments, reduce logistics complexity, and benefit from dedicated sustainability tracking through their carbon emission indicator tool.

Services offered

Intermodal Logistics

End-to-end integrated logistics combining rail, road, and terminal operations to move containers from ports and inland terminals to final destinations.

Rail Solutions

Dedicated rail freight services utilising Freightliner's fleet of approximately 80 locomotives to transport containers across the UK network.

Terminal Solutions

Container handling and terminal operations with average turnaround times of under 30 minutes, enabling efficient consolidation and load optimisation.

Road Solutions

Complementary road haulage services integrated with rail and terminal operations to provide complete door-to-door logistics capability.

Container Sales

Container sales offerings through Pentalver, providing equipment solutions to support freight operations.

Vehicle Booking System

Online booking platform allowing customers to manage freight bookings and track intermodal shipments.

Carbon Emission Tracking

Carbon emission indicator tool enabling customers to calculate and monitor environmental impact of their freight movements.

Location and coverage

Freightliner, Birmingham Terminal (BIRFLI) is based at Freightliner Terminal, Landor St, Birmingham, B8 1BT. They serve businesses across West Midlands and the wider UK.

Frequently asked questions

What shipping modes does Freightliner offer?
Freightliner operates integrated intermodal solutions combining rail, road, and terminal services. Their primary offering is rail freight transport utilising approximately 80 locomotives across the UK network, supported by road haulage and dedicated terminal facilities. This combination allows customers to benefit from rail's sustainability and cost efficiency for long-distance moves whilst maintaining road flexibility for first and last-mile delivery.
How quickly can Freightliner handle containers at their terminals?
Freightliner achieves average terminal turnaround times of less than 30 minutes. This efficient processing enables rapid consolidation, deconsolidation, and transfer of containers between rail and road, minimising dwell time and supporting time-sensitive ecommerce logistics requirements.
What geographic coverage does Freightliner provide?
Freightliner operates across the UK through an integrated network of owned rail, terminals, and road resources. Their fleet of approximately 80 locomotives connects multiple UK locations, with Birmingham Terminal serving as a major hub. The company moves around 790,000 containers annually, indicating extensive network coverage for domestic intermodal freight movements.
Does Freightliner offer sustainability tracking for shipments?
Yes, Freightliner provides a carbon emission indicator tool enabling customers to calculate and track the environmental impact of their freight movements. This allows ecommerce businesses to quantify carbon savings by using rail freight instead of alternative transport modes and monitor their logistics footprint.
Can I book shipments through an online system?
Freightliner operates a Vehicle Booking System (VBS) that allows customers to manage freight bookings online. This provides a digital interface for scheduling shipments and tracking intermodal movements through their integrated rail and road network.

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