DB Schenker Rail UK, which has secured the contract from the long-term incumbent, has designed a schedule that facilitates a single train to complete the round trip in 24-hour time, resulting in significant time and cost savings.
Earlier, two trains had to be operated on the route, one in each direction, in order to be in line with the delivery schedule demanded by the contract.
DB Schenker Rail UK Rail Development commercial manager David Munt said that the innovative solution to this contract meant the company offered a much more efficient and cost-effective service than its competitors.
"It was essential for the end customers that time-sensitive goods, arrived at distribution centres on time, and we were able to provide those assurances," Munt added.
Malcolm Logistics' containers carried under this contract will hold goods for major retailers, manufacturers and link with mainland Europe.
The Malcolm Group chief executive Andrew Malcolm said, "DB Schenker Rail UK gained our business based upon competitive pricing, performance commitments and an ability to meet our growing demand for rail logistics through innovative solutions and a fresh approach to customer relations."