Freight Arranger provides reliable, low carbon freight transport with 39% reduction in HGV drivers and 75% less emissions by using rail freight.
Rail freight made easy
- Is the shortage of HGV drivers causing you problems?
- Are you trying to reduce your freight transport emissions?
Freight Arranger provides door-to-door rail transport in UK for full load consignments and container moves which saves HGV driver time. Running from rail freight terminals in close proximity to your warehouse or factory, HGV running hours are minimised. The service operates within a sub-24 hour pick-to-delivery cycle.
To boost retention of HGV drivers and to encourage recruitment and training, salaries in the road haulage industry rose 14% last year, adding significantly to the cost of road haulage in UK. Using rail allows the trunk haul portion of the journey to be done by train, which frees drivers to concentrate on local short haul deliveries.
The emissions saving on a rail freight transit with short haul road legs at each end will be at least 50% compared with an all-road transit. A train uses less fuel than a road vehicle because friction is much lower.
For a more general discussion about how to avoid HGV driver shortages and reduce CO2 emissions, send us an enquiry, or call 01453 367150.
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Modal Shift – How Do You Get Freight Onto a Train?
So how do you send your goods by train? There are many good reasons for doing so, not least the benefit of CO2 emissions savings of 75% for the rail journey and making better use of scarce HGV drivers.
New Channel Tunnel Freight Service
A new Channel Tunnel rail freight service between Northwest Germany and East London can accommodate both containers and articulated P400 HGV trailers
How Not to Run a Train
Operational planning matters. It’s relatively easy to hire a truck and driver. With a rail system, there is more to think about.
The Importance of Rail Terminal Operation
In 2018 Freight Arranger undertook specific loading and unloading tests with both a Containerlift truck and a Kalmar forklift with multi-pallet handler.
How A New Wagon Expands Rail Freight Capacity
A new wagon design from Freight Arranger is increasing both the size of containers which can be carried on intermodal trains in Great Britain and also the routes on which they can be run.
Safe Container Loading
Railway wagons and the cranes which load them are subject to safe working loads which can be exceeded if the container is heavier than declared on the booking.
The Benefits of Rail Freight
The use of rail, rather than road, for freight distribution has several key benefits, including reliability, cost-effectiveness, fewer drivers needed, and the environment.
The Ideal Container Train
Freight Arranger proactively manages the train space daily for customers who need to flex the volume of containers moved.
Contact Us
To avoid HGV driver shortages and reduce CO2 emissions, send us an enquiry, or call 01453 367150.