3PL DFDS signs for Kettering warehouse
International 3PL DFDS has taken DC7, a 246,685 ft2 warehouse at Prologis Park Kettering in the East Midlands.
By Liza Helps, Property Editor, Logistics Matters
THE FACILITY has a 232,094 ft2 of warehouse space with 15m eaves as well as 24 dock and three level access doors served by a 55m yard that has parking for 55 trailers. It is fully fitted and operationally ready, with £2.3 million of installed infrastructure including racking with 30,8000 pallet positions.
The building features 183 car parking bays and 55 HGV spaces whilst meeting high sustainability standards, with a Net Zero build, BREEAM Excellent certification and EPC A rating as well as solar photovoltaic readiness. .
The leasehold acquisition supports DFDS’s continued expansion of its third-party logistics operations in the Midlands. The facility will enhance operational efficiency and support the company’s long-term growth strategy within the UK logistics sector.
DFDS Managing director UK Matt O’Dell, said: “The leasehold acquisition of DC7 is a significant milestone in our strategy to strengthen DFDS’s logistics footprint in the UK. This facility provides the scale, connectivity, and sustainability credentials we need to deliver best-in-class solutions for our customers. We look forward to leveraging this site to enhance operational efficiency and support our continued growth in the region.”
CBRE advised DFDS, while ILP Partners, BNP Paribas Real estate and Cushman & Wakefield acted for Prologis.
