Freightliner Cardiff — Cardiff

, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ·

Company overview

Freightliner Cardiff is a rail and intermodal freight forwarder operating as part of the UK's largest rail freight operator. As a freight forwarder in Cardiff, the company provides integrated logistics solutions combining owned rail infrastructure, terminals, and road transport to move containers and goods across the UK. The freight forwarder specialises in intermodal logistics, enabling businesses to consolidate shipments and reduce environmental impact through rail freight. Freightliner moves approximately 790,000 containers annually and operates around 80 locomotives connecting major UK terminals and ports. The company offers end-to-end logistics solutions for ecommerce businesses requiring containerised freight services, with average terminal turnaround times of under 30 minutes. Freightliner serves importers and exporters requiring sustainable, integrated freight forwarding from UK ports and inland terminals to final destination, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions compared to road-only freight solutions.

Services offered

Intermodal Logistics

Integrated rail, terminal, and road solutions providing end-to-end container movement from ports or inland terminals to final destination, with owned infrastructure enabling seamless journey control.

Rail Solutions

Rail freight services utilising approximately 80 locomotives to connect UK terminals and ports, enabling large-volume container movements with reduced environmental impact.

Terminal Solutions

Container handling and terminal operations with average turnaround times under 30 minutes, supporting container consolidation and deconsolidation.

Road Solutions

Road transport services providing final-mile delivery and first-mile pickup to complement rail freight operations.

Container Sales

Sale of containers through Pentalver Container Sales division.

Vehicle Booking System

Online booking platform for scheduling transport and logistics services.

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 Cardiff offer?
Freightliner provides integrated intermodal logistics combining rail, terminal, and road transport. The company operates approximately 80 locomotives and owns terminal facilities, allowing it to control the complete journey of containers from UK ports or inland terminals to final destination. This multi-modal approach enables businesses to consolidate shipments across rail and road networks.
How many containers does Freightliner move annually?
Freightliner moves approximately 790,000 containers annually across its UK network, supported by around 80 locomotives and multiple owned terminal facilities.
What are the typical terminal turnaround times?
Freightliner achieves average terminal turnaround times of less than 30 minutes, enabling efficient consolidation and deconsolidation of containerised freight.
What sustainability benefits does rail freight offer compared to road-only transport?
Freightliner provides a carbon emission indicator tool on its website to calculate potential carbon savings by using rail freight instead of road transport. The company emphasises that its integrated rail and road solution offers significant environmental benefits, with sustainability and reducing environmental impact stated as core operational priorities.
Does Freightliner offer end-to-end logistics solutions for ecommerce businesses?
Yes, Freightliner specialises in end-to-end intermodal logistics solutions combining owned rail infrastructure, terminals, and road transport. The company's integrated approach allows it to control the complete journey of goods from port or inland terminal through to final destination, providing a single provider solution for containerised freight movements.

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