A new east coast container feeder shipping service has been launched at Grangemouth with maritime logistics firm Unifeeder.
The cargo vessel Anna G provides the first direct service between the Firth of Forth and the Thames, as part of a weekly rotation calling at Grangemouth, London Gateway, Dunkirk, Antwerp and Teesport.
The Port of Grangemouth handles more than 155,000 containers a year, amounting to £6 billion of goods including steel plate, timber, paper and equipment for the oil and gas industry. Container services already run daily to Rotterdam, Antwerp, Felixstowe and Hamburg.
Grangemouth port manager Derek Knox said: “It’s great to see this new service from Grangemouth to London Gateway launched by Unifeeder. This new connection to London increases the shipping options offered to our customers within the UK and beyond from Scotland’s container terminal.
"The service demonstrates Unifeeder’s confidence and commitment to both the Port and Scottish Market by offering a new alternative to existing supply chain solutions. We look forward to supporting Unifeeder with the service.
"The prime location of Grangemouth on the east coast coupled with our experience, expertise and equipment deliver a first-rate service for customers. We continue to invest significantly in Grangemouth with new equipment, an expanded container terminal area and over 400 reefer connections secures us as Scotland’s largest container terminal.”
