European logistics giant enters UK market after striking deal at landmark West Midlands scheme

A European logistics giant has agreed a deal for its first UK base

This totals more than 260,000 sq ft, at a landmark development in the West Midlands which is already home to the likes of JLR, BMW and DHL. 

Prologis UK has leased the 261,147 sq ft DC2 facility at Prologis Park Hams Hall to Fiege, marking its entry into the UK market, where it is servicing a major existing ecommerce client. 

The site is located just one mile from Junction 9 of the M42 and ten miles from Birmingham city centre. The park sits at the heart of the UK motorway network and includes an on-site intermodal rail freight terminal linking directly to major seaports and the Channel Tunnel. 

Kristian Loepert, senior manager key accounts and real estate at Fiege, said: “Opening our first UK site was a milestone for Fiege. The quality and readiness of Hams Hall made it the right choice for our expansion, allowing us to support our client with a modern and highly efficient operation. 

“We were excited to build on our trusted relationship with Prologis, who already support us across Europe.”

DC2 achieved net zero carbon in construction, holds a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ certification, and has an EPC A rating.

Fiege also benefited from a comprehensive turnkey service through Prologis Essentials, which included wide-aisle racking, a full office fit-out, modern staff welfare amenities, and IT and power infrastructure. 

Jason Pickering, director, capital deployment at Prologis UK, said: “By providing a move-in ready facility through our Essentials platform, we enabled Fiege to focus on their customer from day one rather than on set-up. 

“It’s a practical example of how we reduce lead times and de-risk market entry for our customers.”

With this agreement, Prologis Park Hams Hall became fully occupied.

More about Prologis here: https://www.prologis.co.uk/