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Maritime & Logistics
Liverpool has always been a gateway. Our geography and natural assets have shaped commercial and cultural life here for centuries. Our role in the national and global economy has never been more relevant as international manufacturers make the most of our global links to reach customers and suppliers all over the world.
One of the biggest opportunities for businesses in Liverpool is access to a new ports and logistics infrastructure. Liverpool offers a highly integrated cluster of modern logistics assets and expertise. These assets are delivering faster, greener global market access for companies that are moving goods to and from northern UK and Ireland via an enlarged post-Panamax container port at Liverpool.
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More than £1 billion invested in new intermodal ports and logistics infrastructure -
10 motorways, within 10 miles and 10 rail-linked terminals -
35 million people live closer to Liverpool than southern ports -
Lower cost development land and warehouses
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£1 Billion investment in port and infrastructure -
£400 million invested into Liverpool2 deep water terminal, taking 95% of the world’s largest ships -
Home to four of the world's top five shipping lanes
The cost of land and property in Liverpool is extremely competitive here and operating costs are among the most favourable in the UK. Liverpool has a breadth of available sites and specialist facilities ideally suited to modern logistics needs.
Latest Maritime & Logistics news
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Leading with creativity to reimagine the future of waterfront cities
From Liverpool to Belfast to Hamburg, waterfront cities have historically been of great value and significance, playing an important role in international trade and considered crucial assets for economic growth and development. In recent years, areas within these cities have been referred to as 180-degree economies, characterised as restrictive and impenetrable locations for communities living […]
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Liverpool City Region Freeport development set to create 500 jobs
The Liverpool City Region (LCR) Freeport is set to create 500 full-time jobs at a massive new logistics facility to be developed at 3MG in Widnes.
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Liverpool City Region Investment Zone funding to be doubled to £160m
Funding for Liverpool City Region’s Life Science Investment Zone is to be doubled to £160m and its benefits extended from five to 10 years, under revised plans to be discussed by the Combined Authority. Investment Zone will focus on city region’s thriving Life Science sector – boosting innovation Set to attract at least £320m of […]
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New container route for the Port of Liverpool
A new container route is launched connecting Liverpool with the Spanish Port of Santander.
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Final call to enter the Mersey Maritime Industry Awards
Mersey Maritime has put out the final call for entries for its ninth annual industry awards.
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Liverpool to become England’s second Investment Zone, delivering up to 4,000 jobs
The Government has today launched England’s second Investment Zone in Liverpool which could unlock £320m of private investment and deliver 4,000 jobs, across Liverpool, Runcorn, St Helens, Maghull and Prescot over the next five years.
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Business leaders sought to shape Liverpool City Region’s growth sectors
In April, Mayor Steve Rotheram and the Combined Authority approved plans to integrate the work of the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), which provides a voice for the city region’s business community, into the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.