News / MSC and GB Railfreight sign new five-year UK intermodal deal

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and GB Railfreight (GBRf) have signed a new five-year, volume-based deal covering the carrier’s intermodal shipments within the UK.

MSC said the deal would increase wagon utilisation and reduce carbon emissions.

“Our priority was to continue to offer unparalleled capability and flexibility to our line haulage customers in a fast-paced and ever-evolving UK intermodal market,” it added.

“Increased wagon utilisation was a key component from the start and engagement with ports and inland terminals to support this initiative took ...