NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, UK—Prologis, Inc., the globalleader in industrial real estate, today announced it has signed a420,000 square foot build-to-suit agreement with EddieStobart, a leading logistics operator in the U.K.

The rail-connected facility will be located at the second phaseof Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal(DIRFT II) and has been designed to achieve BREEAM'excellent' accreditation. DIRFT II's central location andproximity to major motorways provides direct access to over 98% ofthe British population.

"We already occupy a number of buildings at DIRFT as it is anexcellent location for many of our customers," said WilliamStobart, CEO, Eddie Stobart. "This new building willfurther our rail capability and is a significant investment in thecontinuing success of our business."

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David Phillips

David Phillips is a Chicago-based freelance writer and consultant with more than 20 years experience in business and community news. He also has extensive reporting experience in the food manufacturing industry for national trade publications.