About Pentalver

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About Pentalver

For more than 30 years, Pentalver has been expanding through business growth and strong investment to become a leading provider of container-related services in the UK.

Pentalver Timeline

Acquired by G&W
2017
G&W acquires Pentalver and begins rebranding in-line with G&W’s corporate identity. The acquisition enables G&W to market a strong Rail, Road and Terminal services offering in the UK.
London Gateway Grand Opening
2015
Pentalver’s expanded terminal at DP World, London Gateway, officially opens, providing 40% additional capacity.
Reefer Engineering team established
2008
Our nationwide team of Reefer Engineers are recruited, allowing us to offer new, used and bespoke reefer containers.
Cannock upgraded
2006
Pentalver opens 6.5 hectare transport and container storage terminal in Cannock which soon begins offering container sales and conversions too.
Midlands acquisition
2005
Bowmur Haulage acquired, based in Cannock. Later renamed Pentalver Cannock.
In with the new
2002
The container sales division starts to sell new containers as the market begins to recognise the versatility of our products.
Sell, sell, sell
2000
The vast array of container sales and conversions options starts as just a few used containers for sale.
Acquired by APMM Group
1995
Pentalver is acquired by AP-Moller Maersk Group
The journey begins
1980
Pentalver Transport is established as a family-run business. Our first site opens in Southampton.

Our People

Executive Team

Our Executive Team have over 200 years of experience between them in the rail and logistics industry.

Gary Long
Chief Executive Officer G&W UK/Europe Region
Glynis Appelbe
HR Director G&W UK/Europe Region
Stephen Evans-Howe
Safety Development Director G&W UK/Europe Region
Tim Shakerley
European Engineering & Operations Services Director G&W UK/Europe Region
Charles Noble
Chief Financial Officer G&W UK/Europe Region
Neil McNicholas
Managing Director – UK Rail G&W UK/Europe Region
Shaun Allen
Managing Director – Road Services G&W UK/Europe Region
Chris Lawrenson
Managing Director – Terminal Services G&W UK/Europe Region
Geraint Harries
General Counsel G&W UK/Europe Region

Our Fleet

Tractor Unit

MAN TGX

Description : 460bhp MAN TGX

Emission Class : Euro 6

Permissible total Weight : 44,000kg

Maximum Speed (MPH) : 56 mph
Tractor Unit

DAF CF

Description : 483bhp DAF CF FTG

Emission Class : Euro 6

Permissible total Weight : 44,000kg

Maximum Speed (MPH) : 56 mph
Trailer

Single Extending Semi Low Loader Trailer

Trailer uses

20', 30', 40' or 45' containers (flat racks / open tops) attached with twistlocks

Wheeled / tracked equipment (using 2.5m clip on ramps to rear of trailer and hop up ramps to neck – also over width outrigger boards available

Static / Break / bulk cargo whether in gauge or out of gauge.

Payload : Suitable for C & U or STGO operations - dependent on tractor unit used
Trailer

4 Axle Single Extender Semi Low Loader

Trailer uses

20', 30', 40' or 45' containers (flat racks / open tops) attached with twistlocks

Wheeled / tracked equipment (using 2.5m clip on ramps to rear of trailer and hop up ramps to neck – also over width outrigger boards available

Static / Break / bulk cargo whether in gauge or out of gauge.
Trailer

Single Extending Power Steer Super Low Loader

Trailer uses

20', 30', 40' or 45' containers (flat racks / open tops) attached with twistlocks

Wheeled / tracked equipment (using 2.5m clip on ramps to rear of trailer and hop up ramps to neck – also over width outrigger boards available

Static / Break / bulk cargo whether in gauge or out of gauge.

Payload : Suitable for C & U or STGO operations - dependent on tractor unit used
Trailer

Single Extending Flatbed

Trailer uses

20', 30', 40' or 45' containers (flat racks / open tops) attached with twistlocks

Static / Break / bulk cargo whether in gauge or out of gauge.

Pipes / Steel (contained using pipe stanchions / goal posts) located down each side of the trailer Sheets also available for weatherproofing load

Payload : Suitable for C & U or STGO operations - dependent on tractor unit used
Trailer

PSK

Trailer uses

Fitted with sockets for 1.5m pipe irons to be fitted Equipped with edge protection

Fitted with twist locks for 1 x 20' mid mount, pair of 20's, 1 x 40' or 1 x 45' container

Available with sheets for weatherproofing cargo Suitable for Break bulk or Out of Gauge Cargo
Trailer

Double Extending Semi Low Loader

Trailer uses

Wheeled / tracked equipment (using flip toe ramps to rear of trailer and hop up ramps to neck - also over width outrigger boards available.

Static / Break / bulk cargo whether in gauge or out of gauge.

Payload : Suitable for STGO operations - dependent on tractor unit used.