Freightliner announces move to Teesport

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Freightliner is to move its operation at Wilton to Teesport, claiming that the site ‘can no longer compete effectively’.

More than £3 million will be invested in a new open access rail terminal at Teesport by owners PD Ports, creating new intermodal connections from Teesport to Felixstowe and Southampton.

Work will begin on the terminal this month.

David Robinson, PD Ports’ group chief executive, said: “We are delighted to announce that Freightliner will support the new rail terminal at Teesport.

“We have invested significantly in expanding the intermodal services available at the port and the arrival of Freightliner will provide a greater level of service options, as well as improve our portcentric capability for our customers.”

Adam Cunliffe, Freightliner Ltd managing director, added: “Freightliner has a long-established site at Wilton with a dedicated and committed workforce. Unfortunately, we have found it increasingly difficult to attract volume through the site in the face of a strong feeder alternative via Teesport.

“Volume levels through Wilton have reduced substantially during the recession and the site can no longer compete effectively as it requires an additional road shunt to rival containers that move directly through Teesport.

“The move to Teesport will increase the opportunity for containers to be moved by rail following completion of the exciting investment by PD Ports.”

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