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Samskip puts Blyth back on the container map

[ June 2, 2025   //   Chris Lewis ]

Short-sea operator Samskip is to launch a container service between Rotterdam and Blyth, the first regular sailings for some time to the North-East port.

The weekly sailings will offer transshipment to European markets via Samskip’s hub network, along with inland road and rail connections

Samskip manager of sales and operations, Scott Montgomery, said: “Expanding to Blyth supports our mission to be closer to our customers and provide agile, multimodal solutions tailored to their evolving needs. This new service opens up exciting opportunities for regional shippers seeking dependable and environmentally conscious logistics.”

Commercial director at the Port of Blyth, Alasdair Kerr, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Samskip to the Port of Blyth and to support the launch of this new strategic service which will provide great links into the Netherlands and broader European markets. Together with our logistics arm, Transped, we’re providing a full suite of value-added services including cross-docking, storage, and export packing, to ensure a seamless and efficient supply chain for our customers.”

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