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Liverpool Lands Global HQ in Major Tech Win
12 Feb
Summary
- Digital logistics firm LogChain moving global HQ from Singapore to Liverpool.
- The company plans to invest up to £4m in the Liverpool City Region.
- This move is seen as a significant boost for the Merseyside economy.
A global technology firm, LogChain, has chosen Liverpool as its new headquarters, relocating from Singapore in a move set to significantly benefit the Merseyside economy. The digital logistics company has committed to investing up to £4 million in the Liverpool City Region within the next three years.
This relocation is hailed as a major vote of confidence in the UK's North West region and its burgeoning innovation ecosystem. Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle highlighted the move as crucial for building a leading trading environment. Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram expressed pride in securing LogChain's UK base, emphasizing the creation of jobs and strengthened global ties.
LogChain specializes in replacing paper-based shipping processes with secure, legally recognized digital documentation, aligning with the government's digital trade agenda. CEO Andie McKeown stated that relocating the global headquarters to the UK underscores a commitment to scaling trusted digital trade infrastructure from a market setting new benchmarks for global commerce.
