Ferrymasters Moves Into DP World London Gateway DC
30th July 2020
P&O Ferrymasters has taken occupation of the 231,000 sq ft (21,460 m²) distribution centre space at DP World London Gateway logistics park LG231.
The company was able to set up business immediately to manage and operate the new distribution centre, allowing it to meet increased market demand for warehouse and cross-dock activities at London Gateway.
Taking a 5-year lease at the brand new LG231 facility will enable P&O to further build its port/market-centric distribution centre strategy. It follows the opening of a new Rotterdam distribution centre in 2019 and complements the P&O Group developments in Tilbury – activities which are more continental cargo focused.
LG231 is located at the heart of the Logistics Park and sits alongside DP World London Gateway Port, offering unique multimodal integration. It is Ferrymasters’ first facility in the UK supporting both imports and exports.
With state-of-the art port and rail terminals adjacent to the Logistics Park, London Gateway enables a supply chain which is faster, greener and more sustainable. The distribution centre itself is BREEAM Excellent, with an EPC ‘A’ rating and is Planet Mark accredited guaranteeing both sustainable construction and operations in the future.
The primary focus of this facility is the Food & Beverage and FMGC industries but it is suitable for any vertical industry.
DP World London Gateway can develop buildings on a build-to-suit basis, from 100,000 sq ft to 1.6 million sq ft, obtaining planning consent within 28 days under its Local Development Order.