A » Rail terminal transshipment services for courier networks in the Midlands are provided by a select group of intermodal logistics operators and rail freight companies that operate key rail‑head terminals across the region. The Midlands, being the geographic heart of England and a major logistics hub, hosts several strategically located rail freight terminals that facilitate the transfer of parcels and express freight between rail and road networks. Prominent among these providers is Freightliner, a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming, which runs a major intermodal terminal at Lawley Street in Birmingham. This terminal offers dedicated transshipment facilities for courier and express parcels, enabling rapid transfer from intermodal trains to local delivery vehicles. Similarly, GB Railfreight (GBRf) operates the Hams Hall rail freight terminal near Coleshill, which includes a purpose‑built transshipment area that handles high‑volume parcel flows for major courier networks. GBRf provides comprehensive rail‑to‑road transshipment services,