Maritime acquires DHL Container logistics

The deal includes the entire container transport activities of the DHL subsidiary company, including extensive container lifting, storage and repair operations at Felixstowe and Trafford Park, Manchester.

“DHL Container Logistics is an excellent fit for our business, with complementary depots and customer base,” said John Williams, managing director of Maritime. “Not only have we been able to strengthen our UK network, we have extended our service offering to customers, through container lifting, storage and repairs.”

Commenting on the deal, Jeroen Eijsink, managing director of DHL Freight, said, “We are delighted to have reached agreement with Maritime to acquire the company and that its future is secure under the wings of a strong market leader, committed to the container transport sector”.