Freightliner sets £45 fee for missed and late-cancelled terminal bookings
Photo: Stourton Freightliner container terminal by Ian Kirk (Zath Ras), via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Freightliner says missed vehicle-booking appointments and late cancellations will incur a £45 charge each from 5 October 2026.
Freightliner’s Vehicle Booking System notice says missed appointments and late cancellations will each be charged at £45 per appointment from 5 October 2026. The system notice also says hauliers need to register for autopay to book and urges users to ensure bookings are accurate for swift terminal entry. This is relevant to road carriers collecting or delivering containers at Freightliner terminals. The published notice does not specify which terminals are covered or the detailed exemptions, so hauliers should consult Freightliner’s VBS support for booking-specific terms.
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- Freightliner Vehicle Booking System
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- 5 Oct 2026
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