ANOTHER huge warehouse and distribution centre is set to go up on the rapidly expanding London Gateway logistics park near Corringham.

Its operators, DP World will fast-track the delivery of the 146,000 sq ft facility before the end of 2021, though they have not yet got an occupier signed up.

However, following the success of similar speculative builds including letting a 230,000 sq ft warehouse facility, to P&O Ferrymasters last year they are confident it will have someone ready to move when the build is complete in December.

Oliver Treneman, Park Development Director at DP World in the UK, said: "The new facility will be ready for occupancy in the last quarter of the year and will be one of the most sustainable warehouses yet built, with a BREEAM 'Outstanding' classification, EPC Rating A and Planet Mark Accredited.

"We are using the latest sustainable technologies to drive down both the use of raw materials and carbon emissions to the minimum possible levels."

"We aim to provide supply chain integration and our park is the largest facility of its kind in Europe. From this location, our customers can reduce transport costs, gain access to international supply chains and markets, and benefit directly from port-centric logistics. In conjunction with the nearby Port of Tilbury, London Gateway is also bidding for Freeports status which would further enhance the attractiveness of this location for companies looking to expand."

London Gateway has almost 10 million sq ft of land with planning consent.