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CEO John Williams 63% approve of John Williams's performance Company size 1,001 to 5,000 Revenue £75m to £365m (GBP) Industry Transportation & Logistics Link Maritime Transport website Maritime Transport Ltd. is one of the largest, privately-owned intermodal transport operators in the UK. Established in 1974 and initially providing container transport solutions with 136 vehicles and 5 depots, the company was acquired by owner and Group Executive Chairman, John Williams, in 2001. Since then, under the guidance of a highly-experienced, hands-on management team, Maritime has grown significantly to offer complete supply chain coverage, now operating more than 2,000 vehicles, and employing over 3,000 drivers and staff from 40+ sites in prime port and inland locations. Headquartered in Felixstowe, Suffolk, Maritime provides a comprehensive range of services to support international and domestic supply chains, including container transport, domestic distribution, container storage and ancillary services, container repairs, freight management, and port-centric warehousing. Through its Tilbury-based fleet sales division, Secondhand Trucks, Maritime is also the UK’s leading reseller of premium, articulated trucks. Customers comprise blue-chip global shipping lines, freight management companies and cargo owners, including leading grocers and high street retailers. In 2019, the company launched its rail division, Maritime Intermodal, as part of its ongoing commitment to providing a full end-to-end logistics solution to its customers. Maritime currently operates thirteen daily intermodal rail services running throughout the UK. Today, Maritime is flexible, focused, and successful, with a reputation for delivering practical, reliable, and cost-effective solutions in a rapidly changing transport and logistics landscape.