Freightliner Manchester — Manchester

North West, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · M17 1FA

Company overview

Freightliner is a freight forwarder in Manchester and a major intermodal logistics provider across the North West and throughout the UK. The company operates an integrated network combining rail, road, and terminal infrastructure, handling approximately 790,000 containers annually. As a freight forwarder North West, Freightliner specialises in end-to-end intermodal solutions, moving goods from ports and inland terminals to final destinations via their own fleet of approximately 80 locomotives and road vehicles. Their services include rail freight, road haulage, container sales through Pentalver, and terminal operations with average turnaround times under 30 minutes. Freightliner serves ecommerce businesses and larger enterprises requiring sustainable, reliable container and freight movement across the UK. The company emphasises safety, customer service, and environmental responsibility, offering a carbon emission calculator to help shippers measure their transport sustainability impact.

Services offered

Intermodal Logistics

End-to-end intermodal logistics combining rail, road, and terminal operations to transport containers from ports and inland terminals to final destinations across the UK.

Rail Solutions

Rail freight services utilising a fleet of approximately 80 locomotives to transport containerised cargo across the UK rail network.

Road Solutions

Road haulage services complementing rail operations to provide complete last-mile delivery to final destinations.

Terminal Solutions

Terminal operations offering cargo handling and transfer with average turnaround times of less than 30 minutes.

Container Sales

Container sales through the Pentalver subsidiary, offering new and used containers for freight transport.

Vehicle Booking System

Online Vehicle Booking System (VBS) enabling customers to arrange and manage freight movements through their digital platform.

Location and coverage

Freightliner Manchester is based at Freightliner Terminal, off Loverose Lane, near, John Gilbert Way, Manchester, M17 1FA. They serve businesses across North West and the wider UK.

Frequently asked questions

What shipping modes does Freightliner offer for ecommerce shipments?
Freightliner provides integrated intermodal services combining rail, road, and terminal operations. Their primary offering is container-based freight moved via rail locomotives (approximately 80 in operation) supported by road haulage for last-mile delivery. They handle approximately 790,000 containers annually across the UK network.
What is Freightliner's geographic coverage?
Freightliner operates across the UK with a network of terminals and rail connections managed from their Manchester base. They move containerised freight from ports and inland terminals to final destinations throughout the United Kingdom, utilising their owned rail infrastructure and road fleet to provide comprehensive coverage.
How quickly can Freightliner process containers at their terminals?
Freightliner's terminals achieve average turnaround times of less than 30 minutes for container handling and transfer. This enables efficient consolidation and movement of freight through their intermodal network, minimising delays for time-sensitive shipments.
Does Freightliner offer sustainability reporting for freight movements?
Yes, Freightliner provides a carbon emission calculator tool that allows customers to measure and understand the carbon savings achieved by using rail freight compared to alternative transport modes. The company emphasises environmental responsibility as a core operational priority.
Can I book freight movements online with Freightliner?
Freightliner operates a Vehicle Booking System (VBS) that enables customers to arrange and manage freight movements through their digital platform, providing online convenience for vehicle and container bookings.

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