The non stop 24/7 world of freight is an intrinsic part of our global economy with goods being moved around the world to satisfy the demands of the market place. At the Freightliner Terminal at Southampton Docks, the staff there work all through the night transferring shipping containers from huge ships onto trains which then take them to various parts of the UK. It's a strange and alien place poplulated by Sci-fi-esque machines, enormous cranes and powerful trains. But all operated by a loyal and committed group of people who take deep pride in the contribution they make to the smooth running of the daytime world. Dan Richards spends the night with the staff there and gets an insight into how our stuff gets to where it's meant to be.

Presented by Dan Richards
Produced in Aberdeen by Helen Needham
Mixed by Ron McCaskill
Original Music Composition by Anthony Cowie Show less