Aerial shot of Coatbridge Freightliner terminal in Scotland

Scotland’s Russell Group acquires Freightliner Coatbridge

Coatbridge freight terminal from the air. Image: Freightliner / G&W

Glasgow-headquartered Russell Group, also known by variations on the founder’s name, John G. Russell, has bought over the Coatbridge Rail Terminal, currently operated by Freightliner. Insiders have been expecting the move for some time, and the acquisition has been a long-held ambition of the company. Russell Group say the move strengthens their commitment to sustainable logistics and reinforces their position in the logistics industry. The terminal has an existing portfolio of intermodal connections to major ports in England.

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is RailFreight's UK correspondent.

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Aerial shot of Coatbridge Freightliner terminal in Scotland

Scotland’s Russell Group acquires Freightliner Coatbridge

Coatbridge freight terminal from the air. Image: Freightliner / G&W

Glasgow-headquartered Russell Group, also known by variations on the founder’s name, John G. Russell, has bought over the Coatbridge Rail Terminal, currently operated by Freightliner. Insiders have been expecting the move for some time, and the acquisition has been a long-held ambition of the company. Russell Group say the move strengthens their commitment to sustainable logistics and reinforces their position in the logistics industry. The terminal has an existing portfolio of intermodal connections to major ports in England.

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