Mountpark Logistics, a leading developer of industrial and logistics property, today announced that it has pre-let a 72,646 sq ft building at Mountpark Baldonnell II to Danish-owned transport and logistics company DSV.
With this new facility, known as Unit F, DSV Ireland has started a drive to occupy modern, sustainable, operationally efficient buildings that meet both its customers’ objectives and its own corporate ambitions. DSV will take possession of Unit F when it completes later this month.
Established in 1976, DSV employs 75,000 people in 80 countries around the world. In Ireland, the company has approximately 400 employees and offers warehousing logistics solutions, road, air, sea and courier freight services to support the customers’ entire supply chains.
Mountpark Baldonnell has already attracted a number of high profile international and domestic occupiers. Unit G the final facility on site, which provides 96,930 sq ft, is under offer and on schedule to reach practical completion in May.
Developing Mountpark Baldonnell in two phases, Mountpark has invested more than €300 million in seven logistics units comprising a total of 1,386,189 sq ft. All facilities have been let prior to practical completion.
“Our aim at Baldonnell has been to provide our customers with logistics facilities that exceed the benchmark of traditional logistics specifications in the greater Dublin market and lead in terms of their sustainability credentials and welfare provisions,” said Brett Huxley, Development Director, Mountpark UK & Ireland.
“We are delighted to have concluded the second letting in our pan-European portfolio with DSV. This new facility will allow the company to expand its operations in Dublin and we look forward to welcoming the team to Baldonnell.
“The strong market interest in Mountpark Baldonnell highlights the quality of the overall development. This benefits our customers, but also the wider local and national economy and the community in the South Dublin area.”
Deirdre Nolan DSV ROI Director said: “We are delighted to have agreed to take possession of Unit F at Baldonnell. Our Irish business continues to expand and this new state-of-the-art facility will enable us to meet the needs of a number of new clients.
“We were particularly attracted by the quality and sustainable credentials of Mountpark’s development at Baldonnell, with the site benefitting from solar panels and BREEAM Excellent accreditation which complies with DSV’S sustainability policy. This acquisition will provide a great working environment for employees and our customers to enjoy. As one of the world’s leading transport and logistics providers, we have a strong focus on ensuring responsible and sustainable business practices in all operations, locations and modes of transport.”
