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Road Haulage and Transport
Nationwide road haulage for container transport and curtainsided distribution, integrated with rail and terminal operations.
About Our Road Haulage and Transport Solutions
Our road division forms the backbone of our national logistics network, coordinating thousands of container and curtainsided movements each week. Operating from 40+strategic sites, including every major deep-sea port, we manage containerised, palletised, and specialist freight for a diverse customer base spanning importers, exporters, manufacturers, retailers, and logistics providers.
1,400+ Euro 6 trucks with advanced telematics and real-time tracking
eHGVs operating across selected sites with purpose-built charging infrastructure
Integrated with rail for containerised and domestic cargo
24/7 coverage for time-critical and just-in-time deliveries
HVO-fuel capability with on-site dispensers for lower-emission journeys
On-site and embedded customer service teams providing round-the-clock support
4,400+ trailers including sliding and fixed skeletal, gooseneck, tipper, genset, splitter, semi-trailers, and EN 12642 XL-rated curtainsiders
end-to-end
Our Process
An overview of our typical delivery process for road haulage and transport, showing how this solution is managed end-to-end. If your requirements fall outside this process, our team can advise on the most appropriate setup.
Book
Send your load details by email, online form, or EDI. We confirm availability and agree collection and delivery windows.
Plan
Your job is scheduled through our national network using the most efficient equipment, route, and timings to meet your requirements.
Collect
We collect from your nominated site, completing all required checks, documentation, and operational procedures. Stand trailers can also be positioned to provide added flexibility.
Track
Live status updates, ETAs, and 24/7 support from our customer service teams keep you fully informed throughout the journey.
Deliver
We complete the delivery within the agreed window. PODs, timestamps, and tracking are available instantly through our customer portal.
With unrivalled national coverage and integration across road, rail, and container terminals, Maritime offers one of the UK’s most comprehensive road haulage and transport solutions.
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Established National Road Operator
With over 20 years’ experience, Maritime is a proven UK road haulage operator trusted by leading brands and logistics partners, underpinned by experienced teams and a culture focused on high operational standards.
Extensive UK Depot Network
Our network of 40+ strategically located rail terminals, transport depots, and container storage facilities provides the capacity, flexibility, and resilience to manage changing volumes, optimise routes, and deliver nationwide intermodal transport and distribution coverage.
Award-Winning Road Haulage
Our road haulage operations are recognised nationally for service quality and performance, including Road Freight Company of the Year at the 2025 Multimodal Awards.
Sustainability-Led Transport
Maritime ZERO brings eHGVs into live operations alongside purpose-built charging infrastructure. Combined with Euro 6 trucks, HVO-fuel capability, and rail expansion, these initiatives are significantly reducing emissions across everyday road transport.
Reliable Delivery Performance
Journeys are planned and monitored using Fargo TOPS and Microlise, with GPS tracking, in-cab communication and ePOD providing real-time visibility, rapid issue resolution and consistent, on-time delivery.
Continued Investment and Future Readiness
Ongoing reinvestment in fleet, technology, and infrastructure keeps our road haulage operation modern, efficient, and compliant, ready to meet evolving customer expectations, regulatory demands, and sustainability targets.
A Modern Fleet and Real-Time Planning
Our modern vehicle fleet – combining Euro 6 trucks with eHGVs – supports lower-emission road transport for a wide variety of cargo, from raw materials and retail goods to pharmaceuticals and temperature-sensitive consignments. Every journey is planned and monitored using intelligent routing and real-time vehicle tracking by experienced teams.
Our locations
A National Network
Alconbury Transport Depot
Maritime Transport Ltd, Rusts Lane, Alconbury, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 4WD
Transport Depots
Text LinkBirmingham Rail Freight Terminal
Maritime Transport Ltd. Birch Coppice Industrial Estate, Ansley Hall Drive, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 1SQ
01827 264 413
Mon 05:00–00:00; Tue–Fri 24 hours; Sat 00:00–13:00; Sun Closed
Bristol Transport Depot
Maritime Transport Ltd. Ironchurch Road, St Andrews Road, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 9AF
Doncaster iPort Transport Depot
Maritime Transport Ltd. iPortrail Ltd. iPort Avenue, New Rossington, Doncaster, DN11 0BG
East Midlands Gateway Rail Freight Terminal
Maritime Transport Ltd, Maritime House, Bainbrigge Road, Kegworth, Derby, DE74 2BP
01332 982 593
Mon 05:00–00:00; Tue–Fri 24 hours; Sat 00:00–18:00; Sun 06:00–18:00
Felixstowe Transport Depot / Maritime Transport Head Office
Maritime Transport Ltd. Maritime House, Clickett Hill Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 4AX
Transport Depots
Text LinkFelixstowe Transport Yard
Maritime Transport Ltd, Blofield Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 4AX
Hams Hall Rail Freight Terminal
Maritime Transport Ltd. Edison Road, Hams Hall, Distribution Park, Coleshill, West Midlands, B46 1DA
01675 461 300
Mon 06:00–00:00; Tue–Fri 24 hours; Sat 00:00–14:00; Sun Closed
Immingham Transport Depot
Maritime Transport Ltd. Manby Road Industrial Estate, Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, DN40 2LG
Transport Depots
Text LinkLiverpool Transport and Container Depot
Maritime Transport Ltd. East Hornby Dock, Port of Liverpool, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 1BE
0151 922 9004
Mon–Fri 06:00–18:00; Sat–Sun On request
London Gateway Transport Depot
Maritime Transport Ltd, Barkers Boulevard, Thames Haven, Corringham, Essex, SS17 9GA
Manchester Transport Depot
Maritime Transport Ltd. John Gilbert Way, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1UP
Medway Transport Depot
Maritime Transport Ltd. Medway, Enterprise Centre, Enterprise Close, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4SY
Transport Depots
Text LinkMilton Keynes Transport Depot
Maritime Transport Ltd. C/O DS Smith, Anderson Gate, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 4AE
Transport Depots
Text LinkMossend Rail Freight Terminal
Maritime Transport Ltd. McNeil Drive, Holytown, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 4UR
0141 471 5501
Mon–Sun 24 hours
Northampton Gateway Rail Freight Terminal
Maritime Transport Ltd. Maritime House, Grand Union Road, Milton Malsor, Northamptonshire, NN7 2FT
01604 814 772
Mon 06:00–00:00; Tue–Fri 24 hours; Sat 00:00–18:00; Sun 06:00–18:00
Southampton Transport Depot
Maritime Transport Ltd. Test Lane, Nursling, Southampton, SO16 9TA
Stoke Transport Depot
Maritime Transport Ltd. Trentham Road, Clayton, Tittensor, Staffordshire, ST5 4DG
Transport Depots
Text LinkTeesport Transport Depot
Maritime Transport Ltd. Plot 6, Ironmasters Park, Grangetown, Middlesbrough, TS2 1UT
Transport Depots
Text LinkTilbury Transport Depot
Maritime Transport Ltd, London Distribution Park, Windrush Road, Tilbury, Essex, RM18 7AN
Wakefield Transport Depot
Maritime Transport Ltd. Maritime House, Mill Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1RF
A Unified Approach
Maritime Transport is one of the UK’s largest road freight providers, delivering full-load container transport and curtain-sided distribution through a national network of depots and terminals. Our road division handles movements between ports, railheads, manufacturing sites, warehouses, and retail destinations for businesses of all sizes, fully integrated with our rail freight and container terminal operations. This unified approach delivers complete end-to-end supply chain coverage, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and consistency from origin to destination.
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