Freightliner Cardiff — Cardiff

, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ·

Company overview

Freightliner Cardiff is a major UK intermodal logistics provider offering end-to-end freight solutions combining rail, road, and terminal services. As a freight forwarder in Cardiff, the company operates approximately 80 locomotives and manages around 790,000 containers annually across the UK network. The freight forwarder serves ecommerce and supply chain businesses requiring sustainable logistics options, with average terminal turnaround times of less than 30 minutes. Freightliner specialises in intermodal logistics, moving goods from ports and inland terminals to final destinations via owned rail infrastructure and road networks. The company emphasises decarbonisation and environmental sustainability, offering a carbon emission calculator to help businesses measure logistics emissions. Freightliner provides vehicle booking systems and case study examples of customer solutions, positioning itself as a full-service logistics partner for businesses seeking integrated transport and terminal handling capabilities across the UK.

Services offered

Intermodal Logistics

End-to-end logistics combining rail, road, and terminal services to move containers from ports and inland terminals to final destinations. Freightliner operates approximately 80 locomotives and moves around 790,000 containers annually across the UK.

Rail Solutions

Dedicated rail freight services utilising owned locomotive fleet and rail infrastructure to transport containers and goods across the UK network.

Terminal Solutions

Container handling and terminal services with average turnaround times of less than 30 minutes, providing consolidation and transfer capabilities at multiple UK locations.

Road Solutions

Road transport services integrated with rail and terminal operations to provide seamless door-to-door freight movement.

Container Sales

Pentalver container sales offering purchase options for shipping containers as part of broader logistics solutions.

Vehicle Booking System

Digital booking platform enabling customers to reserve transport capacity and schedule freight movements.

Location and coverage

Freightliner Cardiff is based at St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3, Cardiff, . They serve businesses across and the wider UK.

Frequently asked questions

What shipping modes does Freightliner offer?
Freightliner specialises in intermodal logistics combining rail, road, and terminal services. The company operates approximately 80 locomotives for rail freight and integrates road transport to provide end-to-end solutions from ports and inland terminals to final destinations across the UK.
What is Freightliner's geographic coverage?
Freightliner operates across the UK with multiple terminal locations and an extensive rail network. The company moves approximately 790,000 containers annually and has dedicated operations in Cardiff and other major UK locations, providing nationwide intermodal logistics services.
How quickly can Freightliner handle containers at their terminals?
Freightliner maintains average terminal turnaround times of less than 30 minutes, enabling rapid processing of inbound and outbound containers. This efficiency supports time-sensitive supply chain requirements for ecommerce and logistics operations.
Does Freightliner offer sustainability-focused logistics?
Yes, Freightliner emphasises decarbonisation and environmental sustainability across its operations. The company provides a carbon emission indicator tool allowing customers to calculate potential carbon savings by using rail freight instead of road-only solutions, supporting businesses seeking greener logistics options.
How can I book transport capacity with Freightliner?
Freightliner operates a Vehicle Booking System (VBS) enabling customers to reserve transport capacity and schedule freight movements digitally. The company also provides personalised case study examples and end-to-end solution consultations for bespoke logistics requirements.

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