Noatum Logistics looks East

​Retail supply chain specialist, Noatum Logistics (formerly MIQ Logistics in UK) is a Top 50 global freight forwarder who count French Connection, Phase 8 and GANT among their supply chain clients, has agreed terms on a new 150,000 sq. ft. facility at London Medway, to develop a dedicated retail and eCommerce facility.

With eCommerce forecast to account for 53% of retail sales by 2028 the investment by Noatum Logistics is driven by the continuing growth of online and customers seeking integrated end-to-end supply chain solutions that seamlessly combine eCommerce channel management.

The strategically located London Medway facility, which is due for completion at the end of 2020, will incorporate multiple mezzanines to add a further 225,000 sq. ft of capacity, primarily for automation, eCommerce order picking and fulfilment.

Noatum Logistics believe that demand for integrated supply chain solutions that incorporate eCommerce channels will get stronger and is committed to further investments, as suitable opportunities are identified. 

Noatum Logistics is increasing the size of its UK retail/eCommerce logistics centre network to meet increasing customer demand and support the needs of the growing number of retailers and brands expanding their online activity.

Contracts have been exchanged and construction commenced last month on the development, located east of Central London, which is due for completion in ten months.

London Medway Commercial Park is strategically located with quick access to the M2, M25 and national motorway network, while the container and RoRo ports of London Gateway, Tilbury, Dover and Felixstowe are all within easy reach.

Noatum Logistics plans to maximise storage and operational capability of its new facility, with additional mezzanine levels and flexible space solutions that will add a further 225,000 sq. ft. of capacity, primarily for automation, eCommerce order picking and fulfilment.

Noatum Logistics has been expanding its national warehousing footprint for twenty years, to service a growing portfolio of fashion brands and retailers.

Steve Hicks, Contract Logistics Director North Europe, for Noatum Logistics. “Noatum’s distribution capability integrates with our International supply Chain (ISC) product to provide customers with a true end-to-end supply chain solution.”

“Purchase order, vendor and freight management, segues into contract logistics and eCommerce solutions, with full visibility and granular reporting.”

“Continued growth of online sales will drive demand for pick and pack space, which is why we are forecasting that this new development will be filled shortly after completion and will almost entirely be taken over by existing customers.”

“When fully operational, the new Noatum Logistics facility will be capable of processing 50,000 + pcs a day, equivalent to 3 million + parcels a year."

“Demand for this integrated supply chain solution, particularly for eCommerce channels, is already significant and will get stronger, which is why we will commit to further investment, as suitable opportunities are identified.”

Andy Martin, Managing Director– North Europe, Noatum Logistics. “The value of the acquisition of MIQ Logistics by Noatum Logistics, and their commitment to the UK business, has been underlined by the investment into the Medway development.”