Freightliner has been named “Rail Freight Operator of the Year” at the Multimodal Awards. The awards recognise excellence and best practise across the UK logistics industry.
This marks the fifth time that Freightliner has won the award since the category was introduced in 2016. Chief commercial officer Andrew Daly accepted the award on behalf of the company.
“We couldn’t have achieved this without the hard work and dedication of our people, and I would like to thank each and every one of you for making this happen,” said Eddie Aston, CEO for G&W’s UK/Europe Region companies. “Freightliner continues to play a key role in the United Kingdom’s supply chain and is committed to helping customers achieve their Net Zero targets by delivering a cleaner and cost-effective Intermodal Logistics solution.”
Freightliner exhibited at this year’s Multimodal Exhibition with an impressive stand, revealing an enhanced brand identity and their new Intermodal3 Logistics solution to their customers. The stand also featured converted containers which doubled up as a coffee shop and top floor meeting room, demonstrating the capabilities of their container conversions team.
A subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W), Freightliner is the UK’s largest maritime intermodal logistics operator and leading UK container logistics services provider. Globally, G&W owns or leases 116 freight railroads worldwide with 8,000 employees servicing 3,000 customers.
In the UK, Freightliner offers a wide range of solutions, catering for the requirements of a diverse market sector and providing a safe, reliable, and cost-effective freight partnership. The company has deep operational knowledge and experience across Intermodal logistics and Heavy haul, and boasts a strong record of safety and reliability, combined with a commitment to invest in innovation and continuous improvement.
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