News which 'may' be a boost for DTV in the long run?
Multimodal 2014: Peel moves into shed space with strategic logistics offer
Peel moves into shed space with strategic logistics offer
Large article, some of it printed here:
The Peel Group has unveiled its intentions to become a key player in the logistics market, with the launch of an industrial land bank on an unprecedented scale.
The 66 sites across almost 6,000 acres of land throughout the UK will be promoted through Peel Logistics, a strategic marketing alliance combining land assets from The Peel Group, Peel Ports and through Peel’s alliance with leading UK property regeneration company Harworth Estates
Many of the sites are multimodal; Peel Ports is already Great Britain’s second largest group of ports and the company’s aviation interests include four airports in the North of England.
Of the 66 sites,
42 percent are in the North West,
35 percent are across Yorkshire and the Midlands,
10 percent are in the North East,
and 12 percent are in Scotland.
The portfolio also includes a three-acre site in the South East, making up the final percentage of the allocation.
17 sites are brought to market through Peel’s strategic alliance with Harworth Estates, of which it has a minority shareholding. The three companies will continue to market their own sites individually, with Peel Logistics providing a marketing umbrella for the UK-wide portfolio.
Phil Wilson, executive director at Harworth Estates commented:
"We are delighted to be in this strategic alliance with The Peel Group and Peel Ports
The launch of Peel Logistics is timed to meet the accelerating demand for quality space. The portfolio will offer over 100 million sq. ft. of bespoke distribution warehousing, together with funding and outline planning consent for many of the sites. 1,900 acres have all infrastructure in place and are ready for occupation.
Commenting on the launch, John Whittaker, Chairman of The Peel Group, said:
"Peel Logistics brings together the largest land bank in the UK and is a key strategic project for the organisation.
“Additionally, well over a third of our sites already have planning consent and infrastructure in place allowing businesses to progress with their new ventures quickly, creating substantial employment and regeneration opportunities."
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Maybe DTV is going to become a container centre instead of an airport?
I wonder if Phil Wilson who is mentioned is the local labour man or a relative???
