Liverpool is one of the best connected cities in the UK. An excellent transport infrastructure provides access to all UK, European and international markets. Liverpool John Lennon Airport connects to more than 70 destinations and has become the fastest growing airport in the UK, carrying 5 million passengers annually. There are regular, direct rail services to London and other major conurbations, and two thirds of the UK's population live within a 2 hour drive.
The Port of Liverpool handles around 33.5 million tonnes annually - more than any other time in its history – and is the largest Freeport Zone in the UK. Plans for the first post-Panamax container terminal on the UK's West Coast have been approved and the £90 million facility will almost double container capacity.
Merseyside is at the hub of the UK motorway network - linking to the M6 via M62, M57, M58, M56 and M53 - one of the most comprehensive motorway networks in the country.
Liverpool is well serviced by leading telecommunications companies and BT has accelerated broadband delivery in Merseyside, creating a 100% broadband platform and establishing the region as one of the world's most connected conurbations. Liverpool is one of nine areas nationwide where people can receive blanket city-centre 'wi-fi' internet access. A series of transmitters allow people to hook up the world wide web via laptops and palm computers from anywhere in the city-centre.
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