GB Global backs major Liverpool distribution centre

GB Global, Metro’s holding group, is supporting the development of a new 950,000 sq ft multi-user distribution centre in Speke, Liverpool, reinforcing the group’s ability to handle growing and more complex freight flows.

The 50 acre site will accommodate a single cross docked facility of over 950,000 ft2 incorporating 31,000 ft2 of two storey offices, a 902,000 ft2 warehouse as well as two transport offices of 6,000 ft2 and a gatehouse.

The property will have 21m eaves, 118 dock and 12 level access doors as well as 55m yards to both sides and parking for 238 HGVs and 600 cars. The scheme will target BREEAM Excellent and an EPC A+ rating with the warehouse roof being 100% PV ready.

The redevelopment has received planning approval from Liverpool City Council, attracting national attention, including coverage by the BBC, which reflects the strategic importance of logistics infrastructure to regional growth and national supply-chain capability.

An economic impact assessment published by Brookdale Consulting estimates the £96m scheme would generate £42m in business rates over 10 years and create 500 jobs.

Located close to key motorway links, ports and air cargo gateways, the Speke site is designed to support multi-user, multi-sector distribution, offering scale, flexibility and modern facilities aligned with today’s logistics requirements.

For Metro customers, the new Speke facility will:

• Expand available UK distribution capacity at a time when space remains constrained
• Support faster inland connectivity between ports, airports and end markets
• Enable more flexible inventory positioning and fulfilment strategies

As supply chains become more fragmented and risk-aware, access to high-quality, well-located logistics infrastructure is increasingly central to service reliability.

Looking ahead

The Speke development underlines how investment at group level supports stronger execution across the supply chain as a whole. For Metro customers, it reinforces the value of working with a logistics partner that sits within a broader network committed to long-term infrastructure, people and capability.

As supply chains continue to shift from cost-led optimisation toward resilience and performance, this type of strategic investment provides an important foundation for consistent service delivery in the years ahead.

About GB Global

GB Global is a privately owned international group comprising a diverse portfolio of specialist businesses spanning logistics, supply chain, technology, education, customs, consultancy, sustainability, and property development.

Employing over 3,000 people worldwide, the Group operates across all major global markets, delivering fully integrated, end-to-end solutions that connect every stage of the supply chain – from global freight and warehousing to customs compliance, digital trade management and environmental consultancy.

GB Global operates through a network of independently managed specialist businesses, each with its own leadership, expertise and customer focus, supported by shared strategic oversight, investment, assets and group-wide capabilities. This structure enables agility at company level, while providing customers with the scale, resilience and integrated services of a global organisation.

For more information, visit www.gbglobal.world