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Maritime & Logistics

Liverpool City Region 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 City Region is the access to a new ports and logistics infrastructure. The city region 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.

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

One of the best equipped and connected terminals enables goods to be shipped directly to the centre of the UK on the world’s largest vessels

Liverpool City Region is home to the logistics, warehousing and supply-chain operations of some of the world’s leading companies such as: ACL, Bibby Group, Cammell Laird, Cargill, Orsted, General Motors, Iberdrola, Ineos, Jaguar Land Rover, Maersk, NSG Pilkington, QVC, Stobart, TJ Morris, Unipart and Unilever.

£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

With two major airports serving the area, your international customers and suppliers are within easy reach. For companies based in Liverpool City Region, Manchester Airport is a short drive along the motorway and can be reached in around 30 minutes.

The cost of land and property 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.