Offering daily, direct rail freight services from Teesport straight into the heart of Scotland, PD Ports is the reliable and flexible choice for customers looking to move goods to and from the continent, and across the globe.
At PD Ports we take pride in the strength and longevity of our customer relationships, as the reliable choice for moving goods safely and sustainably from door to door.
Beyond our role as owner and operator of Teesport – the sixth largest port in the UK and the only port in England to handle more exports than imports – our group services offer rail freight and transport, freight forwarding and warehousing.
We support our customers through every step of the journey, using a partnership approach to make smooth and flexible connections across the supply chain.
Our direct rail freight services to Scotland continue to grow, as more customers move goods from road to rail as they look to reduce carbon emissions and secure a more reliable route from quayside to their destination.
Teesport’s dedicated intermodal rail terminal enhances our ability to handle large volumes of cargo efficiently and ensure smooth and timely transfers.
For our Scottish customers we offer two daily services from Teesport to Grangemouth and Mossend, with rail departures perfectly timed to European vessel arrivals to make smooth and timely connections.
Jo Edmenson, rail development manager at PD Ports, explains how maximising our relationships with rail and terminal operators means customers get a service that can be tailored to their needs.
“We have long-standing relationships with our customers because they know we can offer them innovative and bespoke solutions,” she said.
“We want our customers to be satisfied and to see their goods reach their destination in a fast, secure and sustainable manner direct from the ship to their final destination.
“Our Scotland services have a reputation for being a reliable mode of transport for moving containers and bulk materials quickly to and from European vessels from Teesport moving up to Grangemouth and Mossend, and vice versa.
“We have excellent relationships with the rail terminal operators, who are open to working as partners, rather than just customer and operator.
“With a collaborative approach, PD Ports aims to optimise our rail freight services for the benefit of each of our customers, adapting and evolving to meet market challenges and demand.”
To find out more about PD Port’s rail freight services to and from Scotland, contact rail development manager Jo Edmenson at jo.edmenson@pdports.co.uk or 07484 903166.
CASE STUDY
Leading European supply chain, logistics and intermodal transport solutions provider ECS is one of PD Ports’ most long-standing rail freight customers.
The company ships consumer goods, including food and drink and chemicals, both to and from Scotland direct from Teesport.
ECS has a high focus on modal shift, with rail providing an alternative solution for customers looking to move goods away from road haulage.
Teesport is a strategic hub for ECS, offering connections to and from Scotland via rail and shortsea connections into Belgium and Holland, with the European rail network providing links to 26 further countries.
Rob Vervegaart, head of rail at ECS, said: “ECS has been co-operating with PD Ports for many years and was the first customer to book on the service when it was established. Our strong relationship has enabled us to develop the rail connection between Teesport and Scotland, to the terminals at Glasgow and Grangemouth, over many years.
“It is our common goal to continue to explore opportunities to further increase the modal shift from road to rail in the future.
“We are in constant consultation with customers who are committed to modal shift and request usage of alternative fuels. We are always willing to collaborate to minimise cost impact to customers looking to change to rail, whether that is long or short term.”
