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Maritime to take over Tesco rail site from Stobart

[ November 27, 2023   //   ]

Maritime Transport has won a new three-year contract to manage all rail operations at Tesco’s central distribution hubs at Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT). The new agreement builds on Maritime’s 13-year history with the retailer, providing road distribution to Tesco sites nationwide.

Under the new contract, Maritime will oversee the planning of seven daily rail services linking DIRFT with Mossend, Tilbury, Wentloog, Teesport, and Inverness, whilst completing final-mile road operations to distribution centres and Tesco stores in Yorkshire, Middlesbrough, the Midlands and London.

Employees of Eddie Stobart Ltd. previously affiliated with Tesco’s rail operation at DIRFT have transferred across to Maritime under TUPE regulations after a consultation process. 

Maritime Transport managing director – intermodal, John Bailey, said: “DIRFT is a great fit for Maritime and our dedicated central management team now operating on site are doing a fantastic job leading day to day operations alongside our new colleagues who we are delighted to welcome to the company. We look forward to further significant growth opportunities as a strategic partner of Tesco, and continuing to implement our strategy to own and operate the cleanest, most sustainable full-load supply chain in the country.”

Tesco transport director, Nick Potter, added: “We are pleased to strengthen our collaboration with Maritime, using their extensive terminal network and expertise to support our commitment to efficient, low-carbon logistics. Rail freight is one of the many ways we’re reducing our emissions and the network will play an important role in achieving net zero across our operations by 2035.”

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