Container Haulage
We collect containers in all standard ISO sizes from Felixstowe, Southampton, London Gateway, and Tilbury — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Euro 6, ULEZ compliant. Out-of-gauge and hazardous loads on request.
Essex-based · Est. 1975
Container Haulage from London Gateway, Tilbury, Felixstowe and Southampton
24/7 operation. Modern Euro 6 fleet. ULEZ and Direct Vision Standard (DVS) compliant. All ISO container sizes — OOG and hazardous loads on request. RHA member. Family haulage since 1975.
- RHA Member
- Euro 6
- ULEZ Compliant
- DVS Fitted
- Est. 1975
- 24/7
- 1975 Established Five decades of port haulage
- 24/7 Operation 365 days a year, no exceptions
- All Ports Felixstowe · Southampton · London Gateway · Tilbury
- All Container Sizes 20ft · 40ft · 45ft — OOG on request
What we do
Our Services
Container haulage, drop and swap, and in-transit temperature monitoring — across the UK's most active container ports. All ISO sizes; out-of-gauge and hazardous loads on request.
Drop and Swap
We deliver the container to your site, leave it while you unload at your own pace, then collect when you are ready. Removes the pressure of same-day turnaround.
Temperature Control
In-transit temperature monitoring for ambient-sensitive container loads. Available on request from Felixstowe, Southampton, London Gateway, and Tilbury.
Coverage
Ports We Serve
Operating at London Gateway, Tilbury, Felixstowe, and Southampton — 24 hours a day. Our Essex base gives us fast turnaround on the Thames-side ports, plus a regular service from Felixstowe and Southampton.
London Gateway
PortEssex-based container haulage from London Gateway port. 24/7, Euro 6 and ULEZ compliant. Under 30 minutes from port to our base.
Proximity
Under 30 minutes from our Essex base
Collection
Same-day and next-day collection available
Port of Tilbury
PortContainer haulage from Port of Tilbury, Essex. 24/7, Euro 6, ULEZ and DVS compliant haulier. Fastest local response from our Essex base.
Proximity
Under 20 minutes from our Essex base
Collection
Same-day and next-day collection available
Port of Felixstowe
PortContainer haulage from Port of Felixstowe with our own Felixstowe depot. 24/7, Euro 6, ULEZ and DVS compliant. RHA member haulier.
Proximity
Local Felixstowe depot · approx. 1 hour from our Essex base
Collection
Next-day and planned collections; same-day on request
Port of Southampton
PortContainer haulage from the Port of Southampton. Euro 6, ULEZ and DVS compliant. RHA member haulier. Request a quote.
Proximity
South coast — regular service from our network
Collection
Planned collections; contact us for current availability
The fleet
Branded, compliant, built for the ports
Modern Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units — Euro 6, ULEZ and Direct Vision Standard compliant — running all standard ISO container sizes from the UK's busiest terminals, around the clock.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from freight forwarders, logistics coordinators, and importers.
Which ports do you operate at?
We operate at Felixstowe (where we have a depot), Southampton, London Gateway, and Tilbury. Our Essex base gives us fast turnaround on the Thames-side ports — under 20 minutes to Tilbury and under 30 minutes to London Gateway — and we run a regular service from Felixstowe and Southampton too.
Are you available 24 hours a day?
Yes. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and bank holidays. For urgent same-day collections, call us directly on 01375 801 777.
Are your vehicles ULEZ and Euro 6 compliant?
Yes. Our entire fleet meets Euro 6 emission standards and is fully compliant with the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). All vehicles carry Direct Vision Standard (DVS) safety kits, allowing delivery to any UK address including central London.
How quickly will you respond to a quote request?
We aim to respond within 2 hours, Monday to Friday. For same-day or urgent requirements, call us directly on 01375 801 777 — we answer around the clock.
How long has Armour Transport been operating?
Armour Transport is reformed from a business founded in 1975 by Phill Armour. James Armour (son) restarted the company in 2018/2019, bringing new fleet investment and continued family commitment to container haulage from Essex ports.