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ABOUT US

PortRail Group - the leader in bulk materials handling and logistics solutions within the UK and Ireland

Operating across ports, rail freight and major infrastructure projects, PortRail Group delivers integrated handling and logistics solutions for complex operational environments.

Our expert operators and advanced, innovative mobile equipment handles approximately 15 million tonnes of materials annually on behalf of our supply chain customers. We handle a diverse range of commodities in ports and railheads across the UK & Ireland from aggregate to rock armour, logs to sawn timber, agri-bulks and fertilizer, bagged and bulk cargoes, ferrous scrap to steel products, alternative fuels and bulk energy products to name a few.

Driving material handling and logistics solutions forward together

Combining the unrivalled capabilities of JST Services and RFS Works, PortRail Group is an integrated bulk logistics powerhouse. Backed by the one of the UK’s largest, most diverse and advanced fleets of plant and machinery, we have the proven capacity to deliver value with every material handling challenge. Innovation and operational agility are central to the business. PortRail Group deploys advanced technology, carbon-efficient operating methods and a unique in-house transporter system that enables rapid, nationwide mobilisation of equipment and services. Through our integrated service model, PortRail Group provides safe, efficient and flexible solutions supporting critical supply chains and major infrastructure projects throughout the UK and Ireland.

PortRail Group Services

A partnership between two sector leaders driven by one purpose – to redefine how material handling and logistics operate across the industry, setting new standards for efficiency, reliability, and service at every stage.

Dredging Services

PortRail Group dredging services provides specialist, mobile maintenance and remediation solutions to marinas, ports, inland waterways, lakes, and industrial sites across the UK. Our unique fully mobile, amphibious dredger offers a major step forward in modern, efficient, low‑impact dredging.

  • Self‑launching – no crane or slipway required.
  • Self-propelled & amphibious –  transitions from land to water independently.
  • Ultra‑shallow access – works where barge equipment cannot and up to 6m dredge depth.
  • Compact footprint – ideal for tight marina basins and rivers.
  • Multi‑tool versatility – cutter suction dredging, clamshell excavation, vegetation removal, bank restoration, debris removal, habitat improvement & environmental works.
  • Material Types Handled – Silt, clay, soft mud, organic sediment, light aggregates, vegetation and debris.
  • Visibility & Control – Elevated operator cabin for improved visibility, underwater cameras for precision dredging, GPS assisted dredging for accurate depth control.
  • Rapid mobilisation – deployable anywhere in the UK/Ireland.

Port Handling & Logistics

We provide rapid-response port handling with mobile loaders, integrated planning and efficient loading and unloading for ports and bulk terminals.

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Material Handling

We deliver professional material handling across rail, marine and construction, using advanced equipment to optimise accuracy, safety and throughput.

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Rock Re-handling & Coastal Protection

We manage rock armour handling from grading to vessel loading, using specialist equipment to deliver precise, efficient support for coastal projects.

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