Scottish businesses have long relied on dependable logistics to connect them with global markets. Now, PD Ports is making that connection even stronger. This week we launched our first jumbo rail service from Teesport to Mossend and Grangemouth, creating new daily capacity for companies moving goods between Scotland and the rest of the world.
A new era of connectivity
For more than 15 years, PD Ports has recognised the importance of connecting Teesport’s shipping lines with Scotland’s industrial heartlands. Distilleries, retailers, manufacturers and chemical producers depend on smooth, reliable supply chains – and Teesport has been their gateway.
Until now, separate services ran to Mossend and Grangemouth. But with demand consistently filling wagons, PD Ports worked with Network Rail and DB Cargo to trial and approve a longer service. The result? A new 16-wagon jumbo train – two wagons longer than before – offering 40 additional slots per week.
Why it matters to your business
- Daily services, more flexibility – No more waiting for the right day to move cargo. With trains running to both Mossend and Grangemouth every day, businesses can “drip feed” volume without reverting to road.
- Sustainability built in – Rail cuts congestion, reduces reliance on HGVs, and helps companies hit carbon reduction targets.
- Seamless global connections – Services are timed to align with ferry and container ship arrivals at Teesport, ensuring fast onward movement of imports and exports.
- Capacity where you need it – From supermarket distribution centres to chemical production at Grangemouth, the jumbo train keeps supply chains moving with consistency and confidence.
Jo Edmenson, Business Development Manager, PD Ports, said: “We’ve listened to our customers, and this service is designed around their needs – reliable, sustainable and flexible enough to handle volumes daily. It’s about making the journey from A to B as efficient as possible.”
Sustainability and reliability: the future of logistics
Businesses are increasingly focused on greener supply chains, and PD Ports’ rail network offers a proven alternative to long-haul road transport. By choosing rail, companies reduce their carbon footprint while avoiding motorway congestion – and with Teesport’s international connections, they can compete globally while keeping sustainability front of mind.
The Scottish connection
- Mossend (near Glasgow central belt): Central hub for retail and distribution
- Grangemouth: Key site for chemical and manufacturing industries
- Teesport: A deep-water port on England’s north-east coast, already handling global trade for household names including Tesco, Asda and KP Snacks
Together, these hubs form a powerful logistics triangle, and the new jumbo service ensures Scottish businesses stay at the centre of it.
Ready to move your business forward?
The new jumbo service is available now and capacity is open for new business. Whether you’re moving whisky, retail goods, plastics or general merchandise, PD Ports has the scale, expertise and agility to keep your supply chain moving.
Contact Jo Edmenson, Business Development Manager, at PD Ports to discuss how we can support your business at jo.edmenson@pdports.co.uk.