Liverpool chosen for shipping HQ

The company said being based in Liverpool was a "positive experience"
An international shipping line has agreed to move its headquarters from London to Merseyside.

The Maersk Line employs more than 117,000 people in around 130 countries across the globe.

The company already has a base in Liverpool and said its positive experience of operating in the city contributed to its decision to move.

The firm also said operating its headquarters from Liverpool had cost benefits.

Doug Bannister, Maersk Line UK & Ireland managing director, said: "The welcome we have received from Liverpool has been inspiring.

"It is an exciting opportunity for our business as well as the local community and we are looking forward to establishing our head office in Liverpool particularly given the city's long maritime history."



Councillor Warren Bradley, leader of Liverpool City Council, added: "This is a tremendous vote of confidence in the city. Liverpool has an unrivalled maritime heritage so it is fantastic news that a major shipping firm has chosen to locate their headquarters here."