Jingdong Property, the global logistics and industrial real estate arm of JD.com, has expanded its UK presence with the purchase of a logistics estate close to Leicester, reinforcing its focus on key distribution corridors serving the national road freight market.
The acquisition includes two operational warehouse units providing more than 231,000sq ft of space, together with a neighbouring development site that could deliver up to 678,000sq ft of additional logistics and industrial accommodation, subject to planning. The location places the assets firmly within the Midlands ‘golden triangle’, a prime area for nationwide distribution and HGV access.
The transaction marks the latest step in Jingdong Property’s UK strategy following its market entry in 2022, when it acquired a 361,000sq ft facility in Milton Keynes. With the Leicester purchase completed, the company now controls close to 4m sq ft of warehouse space across the UK.
For transport operators and logistics occupiers, the deal points to continued investor confidence in demand for modern warehousing capable of supporting high-throughput distribution, e-commerce fulfilment and increasingly complex supply chains. Jingdong Property plans to bring forward the greenfield land as Grade-A logistics space, targeting customers seeking efficient, large-scale facilities.
Kai-yan Lee, regional chief executive for Europe and the Americas at Jingdong Property, said the investment demonstrates a long-term commitment to the UK logistics market. She said the company aims to support regional economic activity by delivering high-quality industrial infrastructure and professional asset management tailored to occupier needs.
Legal advice on the deal was provided by Dentons, while BDO acted on tax and corporate finance matters. Colliers was appointed as technical adviser.
