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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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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.
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Liverpool export event will see launch of £5m fund
This week the Institute of Export & International Trade will hold a conference in Liverpool which will coincide with the launch of a £5m fund to help small firms start exporting.
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Peel invests £10 million in port shipping entrance
Port of Liverpool operator Peel Ports invests £10m in upgrade of 95-year-old dock entrance to assist vessels entering and leaving the port.
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Ruth Wood announced as new Mersey Maritime Interim Chief Executive
Mersey Maritime, which represents Liverpool City Region’s £5bn maritime industry, appoints Ruth Wood as interim chief executive amid the departure of Chris Shirling-Rooke.
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Peel Ports invests £28m in new Mersey warehouse
Port of Liverpool operator Peel Ports to invest £28m in 240,000 sq ft cargo warehouse on the Mersey that will be the length of five football pitches and include new cranes.