Our Company
Genesee & Wyoming (G&W) owns or leases 116 freight railroads worldwide that are organised into eight operating regions, locally managed with 7,300 employees serving 3,000 customers.
G&W’s UK/Europe Region companies include Freightliner; the UK’s largest rail maritime intermodal operator and second-largest freight rail provider, and Pentalver, a leading UK container logistics services provider.
Freightliner is an established rail freight provider offering customers a wide range of safe, reliable and cost-effective solutions to cater for the requirements of a diverse market sector. With an extensive offering of bulk freight transportation services as well as the 770,000 maritime containers we move per year by both road and rail, Freightliner provides the complete logistics package, ensuring satisfaction from port to door.
Pentalver’s strategically located off-dock facilities at Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway, along with their inland hub at Cannock, offer diverse container services such as road haulage, container storage, container repairs, refrigeration services and cargo handling. Pentalver is also one of the UK’s leading container sales and bespoke container conversions providers.
Core Purpose
To be the safest and most respected transportation service provider in the world.
Core Values
Safety
We have an unconditional commitment to the well-being of our people and the safety of our operations.
Service
We have an absolute commitment to our customers based on a philosophy of mutual success.
Integrity
We possess the courage to do the right thing always.
Respect
We treat all people with dignity and fairness, fostering diversity and inclusion.
Transparency
We communicate openly to enable well-informed decision making.
Accountability
We set high standards and take full ownership of our results as an individual and a team.
Innovation
We embrace creativity, technology and new ideas.
Excellence
We have relentless focus on continuous improvement and excellence in all we do.