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WHO WE ARE
A NATIONAL UK LOGISTICS OPERATOR
From small beginnings to a leading logistics business.
Two Decades of Investment, Innovation, and Growth
When John Williams acquired Maritime Transport in 2001, the business was a small container haulier operating 136 trucks across five depots. Through two decades of investment, innovation, and growth, Maritime has evolved into one of the UK’s leading integrated logistics providers. More than 3,600 people now work across our 40+ locations, delivering unrivalled logistics solutions spanning road and rail freight, container storage, terminal services, freight management, and truck sales. Backed by the global strength of MEDLOG, we continue to invest with long-term stability and growth in mind.
Today, we’re shaping the next era of UK logistics through one of the sector’s most ambitious decarbonisation strategies, and progressing our commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
OUR VISION
We are building a national, integrated road–rail network that delivers long-term efficiency, resilience, and environmental progress for businesses. Through continued investment in infrastructure, cleaner technologies, and improving how cargo moves across the UK, we are reducing our carbon impact while helping customers meet their own sustainability targets. Our ambition is to create the cleanest, most sustainable full-load supply chain in the country, one that supports economic growth, reduces environmental impact, strengthens day-to-day logistics performance, and sets a new benchmark for the future of our industry.
Sustainability at Maritime Transport
We recognise the responsibility that comes with operating a national logistics network. Guided by a long-term view and strong core values, we work closely with customers, partners, and industry bodies to address the environmental challenges facing the logistics sector and prepare for the changes that will shape our operations in the years to come.
why chooseMaritime Transport?
With unrivalled national coverage and integration across road, rail, and container terminals,
Maritime offers one of the UK’s most comprehensive logistics networks.
Proven Operator
Trusted by global shipping lines, logistics providers, and businesses across multiple sectors, Maritime brings over 20 years’ experience delivering reliable UK logistics operations.
National Scale
Our national footprint spans 40+ sites including inland rail terminals and port-centric storage facilities, forming a single, integrated logistics network that gives you direct access to every part of your supply chain.
Continuous Reinvestment
We continually reinvest in our fleet, terminals, systems, and technology to improve performance, safety, and visibility while supporting the transition to a more sustainable UK supply chain.
Sustainability Led
Our approach to decarbonisation combines eHGVs, rail, Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel, and smarter route planning to cut emissions where each offers the most value: eHGVs for first/final miles, rail for long distances, HVO where electrification isn’t viable, and planning that improves efficiency and reduces empty mileage.
Safety and Compliance
Safety and compliance are built into how we operate, with structured training, regular audits, and direct oversight of assets and sites to maintain high standards across our network.
Contingency Coverage
When disruption affects the supply chain, we can redirect cargo to any of our inland terminals or off-dock storage facilities and continue movements with our own road and rail fleets.
Visibility Everywhere
Our tracking and planning systems give real-time movement updates, live ETAs, and operational oversight across road, rail, and terminal activity, keeping you informed at every stage of your cargo’s journey.
Giving Back to the Communities We Serve
Maritime contributes to a range of charitable causes each year, including national appeals and organisations that are important to our colleagues and the communities in which we work. Long-standing commitments include The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal, alongside contributions to major humanitarian initiatives such as those led by the British Red Cross.
Colleague-led fundraising initiatives and local activities take place across our network and remain an important part of our culture.
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