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Oasis Group seeks freeport advantage

[ April 17, 2023   //   ]

Oasis Group has become the second business to move to DP World’s port-centric logistics park at London Gateway since it became a freeport. The Dubai-owned ports and logistics operator says that the 9 million sq ft site 28 miles from central London continues to attract major investment. 

The information management services provider has taken possession of a sustainable 109,000sq ft warehouse.

DP World adds that the financial incentives that come with locating at Thames Freeport include freedom from stamp duty on commercial leases and land transactions, savings on employer national insurance contributions, a five year holiday on business rates and a regime of enhanced capital allowances.

Oliver Treneman, Park Development Director at DP World in the UK, said: “The new warehouse combines market-leading specification, the highest sustainability standards and 21m clear height to the eaves. In the next five years we expect many more businesses to become part of Thames Freeport and join Oasis Group at London Gateway, where our logistics park is the biggest of its kind in Europe and is set to become home to a workforce of around 12,000 people.”

Managing director UK and Ireland at Oasis Group, Kerry Blinston, added: “London Gateway has strategic road access to London and the M25, giving Oasis the ability to service our clients across the South East region using our electric fleet of vehicles. We are delighted to support OASIS and our clients’ shared sustainability efforts with these high-quality facilities.”

DP World adds that with a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ classification the Oasis Group facility is one of the most sustainable warehouses ever built, delivering a 30% carbon reduction during construction and 40% reduction in operational carbon emissions.

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