GB Railfreight signs 11-year logistics deal with 7 Steel UK

GB Railfreight (GBRf), the largest rail freight operator in the UK, has entered into a long-term agreement with 7 Steel UK. The contract spans at least 11 years and focuses on transporting steel products to and from the manufacturer’s operations in Cardiff.

Under the agreement, GBRf will manage the movement of scrap steel into the Cardiff facilities and distribute finished steel products, such as rebar and coiled steel, to customers throughout the UK. The deal also extends existing on-site shunting activities to create an integrated logistics solution.

Services are slated to begin in October 2026. To support the contract, GBRf plans to introduce two new sets of purpose-built scrap wagons in 2027, along with specially modified wagons for outbound finished goods. The partnership aims to improve supply chain efficiency while reducing road congestion and carbon emissions.