Carlsberg Britvic is set to invest £4 million in constructing a new depot at the West Midlands Interchange, a significant national logistics hub. This 222,000 square foot facility aims for completion in Q4 2026.
Developed by Oxford Properties and Logistics Capital Partners, the West Midlands Interchange represents a £2 billion investment located at Junction 12 of the M6, just north of Wolverhampton.
Strategically, the new depot will replace the existing Carlsberg Britvic location in Wolverhampton, situated merely 10 miles away. As part of a meticulous transition, all logistics operations will move from the current site to the new facility.
Designed specifically for Carlsberg Britvic’s needs, the new depot aims for a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating. Furthermore, it will be a Net Zero Carbon Aligned building based on the pilot UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard. Notably, the roofs will be fully optimized to accommodate solar panels.
“This investment underscores our long-term commitment to strengthening our operations and enhancing service to our customers,” stated Paul Davies, CEO of Carlsberg Britvic.
“The new facility will be a massive investment in the region, providing a new base for our depot team in Wolverhampton.”
“The West Midlands Interchange provides an ideal location for our new depot, enabling us to future-proof our logistics infrastructure and build for sustainable growth.”
In addition, James Markby, managing partner at Logistics Capital Partners, highlighted that this agreement with Carlsberg Britvic demonstrates a “wider confidence” in the West Midlands Interchange project.
Importantly, Carlsberg Britvic is the first company to establish operations at this new logistics hub.
“The WMI site is set to become the country’s most significant rail-served logistics development and will be a crucial component of the UK’s strategic freight network,” Markby added.
“It will be key to decarbonising UK logistics and supporting the country’s wider net-zero aspirations.”
“WMI will also make a significant contribution to the local economy, creating 8,500 direct jobs and boosting opportunities for people in South Staffordshire, the Black Country, the West Midlands, and other surrounding areas.”
“We look forward to announcing more occupiers in future months.”
