Transport and logistics business Warren takes more than 500,000 sq ft of space at DIRFT

Transport and logistics business Warren has taken more than 500,000 sq ft of space at the Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT).

The subsidiary of Culina Group has taken two units at the vast Northamptonshire distribution hub, built by logistics real estate giant Prologis.

Warren joins Stobart in expanding Culina Group’s presence at DIRFT. Other tenants at the vast scheme near junction 18 of the M1 include Tesco, DHL, Royal Mail, Dunelm and Boohoo.

The new build-to-suit units were designed by Leicestershire-based Stephen George + Partners and constructed by VolkerFitzpatrick, and are said to be BREEAM-rated “Excellent” with an EPC A rating.

Prologis also said the construction of the two units was carbon neutral, and had been certified by Planet Mark.

Prologis UK development manager Tim Burn said: “DIRFT is our largest asset in the UK, and it is always rewarding to watch the site grow and develop.

“The two new units are prime examples of the state-of-the-art facilities that we deliver for our customers, and what better location to do it in than the UK’s largest multimodal park.

“Culina Group is a longstanding Prologis customer, with Stobart, also part of the group, already operating out of DIRFT. We’re proud to welcome Warrens onsite and look forward to seeing the business further develop and grow.”

Warrens managing director Tom Middlemiss said: “Our two new distribution centres are symbolic of our growth ambitions.

“Being involved in their development from an early stage has allowed us to customise the design and fit-out to meet our exact needs for both today, and the future.”

Andrew Stoney, operations director at VolkerFitzpatrick, said: “Our latest completed project for Prologis UK and Warrens demonstrates the power of collaborative partnership, and is a testament to the ongoing relationship that VolkerFitzpatrick has with Prologis.

“It was a pleasure to recently host a group of NTU Built Environment students onsite to learn about the exacting standards we collectively work to.”