Port of Liverpool

The Port of Liverpool is one of Britain’s principal maritime gateways, handling around 32 million tons of cargo each year. The port is located on the River Mersey, about 6 miles (10 km) from the Irish Sea. It is also the United Kingdom’s second busiest port by cargo tonnage. Significant towns near Port of Liverpool are Liverpool, Warrington, Widnes, Runcorn, Wigan, Preston, Bolton, Manchester, Chester, and Stockport. The port comprises three main sections: the river port, the land port, and the seaport. The river port is the most important, handling around two-thirds of the port’s traffic. The land port is used for storage and distribution, while the seaport is used for international shipping. The port is home to several major industries, including shipbuilding, engineering, and food processing. It is also a central hub for container traffic, with over 1.5 million containers passing through the port each year.

Export/Import Requirements for Liverpool port include:

1. All shipments must be declared to the port authorities.
2. A shipper’s declaration must be completed and lodged with the port authorities before shipment.
3. All shipments must be accompanied by the appropriate documentation, including a commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading.
4. Hazardous cargo must be properly declared and labeled, and accompanied by the appropriate documentation.