Brunswick International, which has operated in the shipping industry for more than two decades at the Liverpool Docks, expanded the business to Salford after experiencing huge demand following the UK's departure from the EU. The company has also opened a new ￡2million headquarters and customs bond facility following a recent surging demand for its services, moving from Kirkdale to nearby Hunts Cross, where it now has a new 50,000sq ft warehouse. Brunswick International now manages around 20,000 containers on a yearly basis in becoming one of the biggest import and export firms in the country.

       Managing director Steve Crane said: "We are delighted with our new premises which will allow Brunswick to expand business operations. For many years, our core business was with the USA and China but increasingly, we're working throughout Europe moving freight by road, sea and air.

       "There has been a surge in business since Brexit. In fact, our business within the EU has increased five-fold since Brexit.

       "We've had to make the move to accommodate the increased demand. We've also expanded our operations in Salford and are looking at other possible locations around the UK.

       "We enjoyed over twenty wonderful years in Kirkdale but we are looking forward to continued success from our new home. The new premises have everything we need and will be the central hub of operations for the company."

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