Freightliner Manchester — Manchester

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

Company overview

Freightliner is a major freight forwarder in Manchester and a leading freight forwarder North West, specialising in intermodal logistics solutions that combine rail, road, and terminal operations. The company operates approximately 80 locomotives and manages around 790,000 containers annually, offering end-to-end freight services from ports and inland terminals to final destinations across the UK. Freightliner serves ecommerce and general business customers requiring sustainable, containerised freight solutions. The company provides integrated logistics through owned rail infrastructure, dedicated terminals with average turnaround times under 30 minutes, and coordinated road transport. Beyond core freight services, Freightliner offers container sales through Pentalver and operates a Vehicle Booking System for streamlined transport scheduling. The organisation prioritises safety, customer service, and environmental sustainability, including carbon emission tracking tools for customers seeking lower-impact logistics alternatives to road-only transport.

Services offered

Intermodal Logistics

End-to-end containerised freight solutions combining rail, terminal, and road transport. Freightliner manages the complete journey of goods from ports or inland terminals to final destinations across the UK using owned infrastructure.

Rail Solutions

Rail freight services utilising Freightliner's fleet of approximately 80 locomotives to transport containers across the UK network, offering sustainable alternatives to road-only transport.

Terminal Solutions

Container terminal operations providing loading, unloading, and handling services with average turnaround times of less than 30 minutes for efficient container processing.

Road Solutions

Road transport services integrated with rail and terminal operations to provide final-mile and first-mile connectivity for containerised freight.

Vehicle Booking System

Online platform (vbs.freightliner.co.uk) enabling customers to schedule and book freight transport services.

Container Sales

Container sales through Pentalver, offering customers the opportunity to purchase containers for their freight requirements.

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?
Freightliner specialises in intermodal logistics combining rail, road, and terminal operations. The company operates approximately 80 locomotives for rail freight and integrated road transport services. This multimodal approach allows customers to benefit from rail's sustainability and capacity while road services provide first and final-mile connectivity.
How many containers does Freightliner move and what are typical turnaround times?
Freightliner moves approximately 790,000 containers annually. Average terminal turnaround times are less than 30 minutes, enabling efficient container processing and quick transit of goods through Freightliner's network.
Does Freightliner offer sustainability tracking for freight shipments?
Yes, Freightliner provides a Carbon Emission Indicator tool allowing customers to calculate and track carbon savings by using rail freight instead of road-only transport. The company is focused on decarbonisation and helping customers reduce their environmental impact.
What geographic coverage does Freightliner provide?
Freightliner operates a UK-wide network connected by approximately 80 locomotives. Services operate from ports and inland terminals through to final destinations across the United Kingdom, providing national intermodal logistics coverage.
How can I book Freightliner's freight services?
Freightliner operates a Vehicle Booking System (vbs.freightliner.co.uk) enabling customers to schedule and book freight transport. Customers can also contact Freightliner directly through their website's contact page for bespoke logistics solutions and quotations.

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