Freightliner in the UK has doubled the number of rail services operating from the DP World London Gateway terminal following a major reorganisation of intermodal flows previously routed through Felixstowe by Gemini Cooperation, a collaboration of Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd.
According to available information, the adjustment was completed in less than five months, involving the reconfiguration of train paths and a new schedule rollout.
The revised train plan includes faster paths and adjusted timings, which are intended to improve efficiency on key freight corridors. London Gateway now serves a higher frequency of intermodal trains, which are increasingly hauled by electric traction. This shift supports wider trends in reducing diesel dependency in UK domestic rail freight operations.
The transfer from Felixstowe required coordination across several entities, including infrastructure providers and terminal operators. London Gateway, owned and operated by DP World, has positioned itself as a growing intermodal hub, serving both inland terminals and seaports.
The reallocation of flows comes at a time of intensified competition between UK ports for container traffic, especially with rail-linked facilities seeking to capture a larger share of inland distribution. The implications of these changes for the overall balance between Felixstowe and London Gateway remain to be seen.
