Logistics & Supply Chain in Leicester & Leicestershire

Leicester & Leicestershire is one of the UK’s leading locations for logistics, 
warehousing and distribution

Home to East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Gateway and the UK’s largest logistics park, the region provides businesses with exceptional connectivity, specialist infrastructure and space to grow.

Fast Facts

90% of UK population within just four hours

Home to UK’s largest cargo airport

Four major motorways run through the region

33,500 people employed across the sector

19.5% logistics sector growth since 2020

£1.5bn generated by sector annually

Why Leicester & Leicestershire?

Leicester & Leicestershire sits at the centre of the UK’s logistics Golden Triangle

This makes it one of the most strategically connected locations in the country. Businesses benefit from direct access to major road, rail and air freight networks, helping them move goods quickly and efficiently across the UK and beyond.

The region is home to globally recognised logistics operators and major distribution facilities.

Continued confidence in the area’s logistics strengths has driven investment in state-of-the-art automation facilities to support innovation and R&D within the logistics sector, such as Aldi’s new ‘national digital distribution’ centre, reported to be the UK’s largest supermarket distribution centre.

Key Developments

Looking to Expand your Logistics or Supply Chain Operation?

The Invest in Leicester team has over 50 years of combined experience supporting businesses to invest, relocate and expand across Leicester & Leicestershire. Whether you’re searching for the right site, exploring new opportunities or looking to strengthen your supply chain network, we can provide tailored guidance, valuable introductions and local expertise to help you make the right move.

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