IM Properties and Jaguar Land Rover plan logistics hub
IM Properties is working with Jaguar Land Rover to create a new global aftermarket parts distribution centre for the automotive company. The proposed new 273,000 sqm campus in the Midlands between Birmingham and Leicester (UK) would supply around 80 markets worldwide and meet Jaguar Land Rover’s long-term business needs for parts distribution throughout the UK and the western hemisphere.
It is anticipated that the new facility will provide a significant number of jobs and the employment will grow in line with the business needs. Planning proposals have been submitted to North West Leicestershire district council (NWLDC) for five units, designed to consolidate existing facilities and improve efficiency for the flow of parts.
The application is to be considered by the NWLDC planning committee on 3 September. It is anticipated that the development of the site of would start in Q2/2020, with the first unit completing in May 2021. Jaguar Land Rover would begin transferring operations to the new facility in early 2022 with full completion by early 2023. (mw)