DP World’s London Gateway Logistics Park signs deal with Kent Foods

DP World and Kent Foods, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of foodstuffs, have signed a deal in excess of £20m (US$26m) to establish a new storage facility at London Gateway Logistics Park.

As part of the 10-year lease agreement, Kent Foods – part of The Albex Group – will occupy a 150,000 sq ft warehouse to store food products arriving at London Gateway’s container port before being distributed throughout the UK by rail and road.

Construction was completed last year, and temperature-controlled freezer units have now been installed to accommodate a wide array of goods, including chocolate, sugar and cooking oils.