James Kemball in January became Felixstowe’s largest off-dock container storage provider following the acquisition of a six-acre site less than a quarter of a mile from the Port of Felixstowe.
The Felixstowe-based transport, storage and project cargo solutions company acquired the site from the previous occupier Genesee & Wyoming Inc (G&W, Freightliner).
The acquisition increased James Kemball’s total off-dock storage capacity in Felixstowe to more than 7,500 TEU – the largest of its kind in the region.
Andy Tattersall, Operations & Commercial Director at James Kemball, said: “Expanding our facility in Felixstowe strengthens our position in the market and supports the evolving needs of our customers.
“It reinforces what makes James Kemball unique – our reputation for helping customers save on operational costs while delivering exceptional service levels.”
The additional capacity held by the GB Global company improves access for importers and exporters, shipping lines and freight forwarders.
The expanded facility will support faster turnaround times and reduced operational costs, along with helping reduce quay rent and port-related charges for our customers, alongside no depot vehicle booking surcharge (VBS) to support the haulage community.
“This investment reflects our commitment to high service levels and long-term value for our customers,”Tattersall continued. “The scale and infrastructure of the new site provide greater operational flexibility and support more efficient, agile, and scalable solutions across the supply chain.”
The acquisition underlines James Kemball’s long-term commitment to the Port of Felixstowe and reflects confidence in the continued growth and resilience of the U.K. container logistics market.