Door-to-Door Transport You Can Rely On
Transporting your cargo across the ocean could be just the beginning of your journey with MSC UK. We offer the largest UK inland cargo transport network, providing flexible, reliable, efficient, and cost-effective door-to-door delivery of your cargo, in the UK and across the world.
In 2025, MSC’s extensive rail network saved over 34 million road miles by moving cargo closer to its final destination. Using our inland transportation solutions can help reduce supply chain risk, saves resources and support lower-emission cargo shipping across the UK.
With MSC, you always stay connected to the people, vessels, ports and information that keeps your supply chain moving from origin to final destination.
What are MSC's UK Intermodal Transport Solutions?
In the UK, MSC’s intermodal transport solutions help businesses move cargo between ports, inland terminals, warehouses, depots and final delivery locations.
By combining connected modes of inland transportation such as road and rail, MSC UK helps move cargo beyond the ocean leg of its journey and closer to where it needs to be. Our UK inland and intermodal logistics services include:
• Logistics support from our local UK experts
• Road haulage
• Rail freight
• Specialist equipment, such as side loaders, tippers, as well as drop and swap and stand trailers
• Lower-emission transport options, like our MSC Group electric HGV’s
Seamlessly Transport Cargo Inland Across Road, Rail and Sea with MSC
One Partner. Total Control of Your Supply Chain
Manage your cargo seamlessly from port to final destination, with one integrated partner overseeing every stage. Dedicated points of contact, specialist cargo expertise and clear accountability give you faster decisions and complete confidence throughout your journey.
Faster, More Predictable Inland Delivery
Keep your cargo moving with real-time visibility across vessel, port and inland operations. With haulage planned around vessel schedules and port calls, your cargo moves onward more quickly, with fewer delays and greater reliability.
Flexibility to Adapt When it Matters Most
Stay in control when conditions change. With operations across road, rail and sea, we can switch transport modes, ports or routings, helping you avoid congestion and maintain supply chain continuity.
Tailored Transport for Every Type of Cargo
Lower‑Emission Transport Without Compromise
Lower carbon emissions with cleaner, more efficient inland transport options. With access to the UK’s largest electric HGV fleet and an extensive rail network that cuts emissions and saves millions of road miles each year, we help to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of your supply chain.
UK Intermodal Transport FAQs
What is intermodal transport?
Which UK ports does MSC support for inland transport?
• Ports: Greenock, Grangemouth, Liverpool, Tyne, Teesport, Felixstowe, Portbury, Tilbury, London Gateway, Southampton
• Rail: Mossend, Teesport, Wakefield, Doncaster, East Midlands, Felixstowe, London Gateway, Tilbury, Southampton, Cardiff, Northampton, Hams Hall, Garston, Liverpool, and Manchester
• MSC UK Offices: Ipswich, London, Glasgow
Our network is further supported by nationwide MSC Group depots, including Felixstowe, Liverpool and Doncaster, helping to provide seamless inland transport connections across the UK.
Can MSC move cargo by both road and rail in the UK?
What types of cargo can MSC transport by rail or road in the UK?
How do I arrange inland transport with MSC UK?
Extensive Port Coverage
UK's Largest Intermodal Fleet
Nationwide Inland Expertise
Flexible, Specialist
Solutions, Fit for You
Sustainable
Transport Choices
Full Visibility, Every
Step of the Way