DP World has reached an agreement with GXO Logistics to take over six UK contract logistics sites serving grocery customers. The facilities provide more than two million square feet of warehouse capacity and employ over 2,000 people. Five sites operate in England, while one operates in Northern Ireland. They serve Asda, Sainsbury’s and the Co-op. The sites will transfer to DP World in September. Moreover, more than 2,000 employees will join DP World’s UK operations. GXO will retain the transport operations at all applicable sites. CMA approves transfer The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) required GXO to transfer the sites as a condition of its Wincanton acquisition. The CMA has approved the transfer to DP World. The agreement will expand DP World’s UK contract logistics network. It will also strengthen its services for grocery, retail and consumer customers. Additional warehouse capacity The six facilities will add approximately two million square feet of warehouse capacity to DP World’s UK network. The sites provide ambient, chilled, frozen and bonded storage services. Therefore, they can support a wide range of grocery supply chain requirements. The facilities supply grocery products to communities across the UK. Their customers include out-of-town supermarkets, branded convenience stores and neighbourhood shops. Around 46,000 unique products will be stored across the warehouses. Expanding DP World’s UK network DP World’s existing UK operations include the London Gateway and Southampton container ports. The company also provides logistics, freight forwarding and marine services. By adding the six facilities, DP World will expand its national distribution footprint. The company will connect the sites with its existing port, terminal, warehouse and logistics operations. “We are delighted to welcome these six sites and the talented teams who operate them into DP World,” said Angela Howard, Vice President, Contract Logistics, North Europe, DP World. “They s