The owner of the Port of Liverpool, Peel Ports, is investing heavily in the expansion of the site. With a growing capacity for freight, so too does port access need to grow. A study has found that rail, rather than the road, may be a good way to facilitate that. Subscribe to gain access to all news Already have a subscription? Log in . Choose your subscription Considering a corporate subscription? Contact us to find out more. Or Want to read this article for free? You can read one free article per month . Enter your email and we'll send you a free link to access the full article. No payment required.