MSC UK says the service is an example of its commitment to the Scottish market, customers, and ports. The new route will complement two existing weekly calls into the ports of Grangemouth and Greenock. The train service will run 6 days a week.
Commenting on the launch of the new service, Jonathan Burke, Operations Director at 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. This latest enhancement to MSC UK’s long-established and market-leading intermodal network offers great value to our UK customers by seamlessly connecting their cargo across road, rail and sea; delivering an efficient and cost-effective solution that helps contribute to our customers’ sustainability goals.”
John Bailey, Managing Director – Intermodal and Terminals, for Maritime Transport Ltd added:
“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.”
Jonathan continued:
“This exciting enhancement to our intermodal offering ensures we can collect or deliver customers’ cargo from anywhere in Scotland and connect seamlessly to the ports of Felixstowe and London Gateway and mainline services to destinations around the globe.”