At a glance
- Company
- JINGDONG Property
- Announcement
- Acquisition
- Location
- Rugby, UK
Key figures
- Project gross floor area
- 23K SQM
- UK portfolio assets after acquisition
- 11
- UK portfolio gross floor area
- over 250K SQM
- Global warehouse assets
- more than 260
- Global warehouse gross floor area
- 26 million SQM
- Overseas infrastructure projects
- over 40
Products and programs
July 4, 2025 -- JINGDONG Property (also known as JD Property), the infrastructure investment and management platform of JD.com, Inc, has acquired a prime Grade A warehouse development opportunity in Rugby, further expanding its global portfolio of more than 260 warehouse assets with a gross floor area of 26 million SQM. The target project, which is designed to achieve Grade A+ standards and BREEAM Excellent certification, will add a further 23K SQM of gross floor area (GFA) to JINGDONG Property ‘s assets under management (AUM) and brings the total number of assets in the UK to 11 (over 250K SQM gross floor area).
Strategically located in the heart of the UK logistics “Golden Triangle” in the Midlands region, the location offers unparalleled motorway access, reaching 90% of the UK population within a four-hour drive. Supported by a strong local labour pool, the project is ideally positioned to meet rising regional supply chain demands and deliver efficient, reliable warehousing services to a diverse range of occupiers. These include third-party logistics providers, e-commerce retailers, and manufacturers.
In line with JD.com, Inc.’s commitment to low-carbon, green, environmentally friendly, and sustainable development, JINGDONG Property has embedded sustainability into every aspect of this project. Once complete, the facility will achieve BREEAM Excellent certification and incorporate renewable energy technologies, including rooftop solar panels and advanced green infrastructure. These features will supply clean energy to tenants, reduce operational costs, enhance efficiency and support our partners in meeting their sustainability goals. The site is also designed to meet net zero emission requirements during its operational phase.
“We are pleased to add this high-quality logistics facility to our UK portfolio,” said a spokesperson for JINGDONG Property. “This acquisition reflects our continued confidence in the UK and our commitment to supporting our clients and building our businesses in Warehouses, Logistics and E-commerce.”
As JD com’s dedicated platform for modern infrastructure development and management, JINGDONG Property currently manages over 40 overseas infrastructure projects across eight countries, including Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates. JINGDONG Property is rapidly building a global modern logistics warehousing infrastructure network, providing strong support for international trade and global enterprises.
About JD.com, Inc.
JD.com, Inc., also known as JINGDONG, has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading technology and service provider with supply chain at its core. JD.com, Inc.’s business has expanded across retail, technology, logistics, health, property development, industrials, private label, insurance and international business. Ranking 47 on the Fortune Global 500, JD.com, Inc. is China’s largest retailer by revenue.
About JINGDONG Property, Inc.
JINGDONG Property, Inc. (www.jdp.com.cn) is a leading and rapidly growing modern infrastructure investment and asset management platform of JD.com, Inc. Its business includes investment, development and asset management of logistics parks, business parks, data centers and others. As the cornerstone of JD.com, Inc.’s supply chain ecosystem, JINGDONG Property is equipped with deep insights into merchandise and logistics flows and has a unique ability to integrate business resources. We are well-positioned to serve consumption-driven demand and transform local economies. Leveraging our core competencies across infrastructure assets, development expertise, service capabilities and actionable insights, we provide bespoke, holistic and intelligent infrastructure.
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In brief
JINGDONG Property says it has acquired a warehouse development opportunity in Rugby, England, adding 23K SQM of gross floor area to its assets under management. The proposed facility is intended to meet Grade A+ standards and receive BREEAM Excellent certification. The company says the site is in the Midlands logistics corridor and has motorway access that can reach 90% of the UK population within a four-hour drive. Plans include rooftop solar panels and other green infrastructure, with the operational design intended to meet net-zero emission requirements. The acquisition takes JINGDONG Property’s UK portfolio to 11 assets, covering more than 250K SQM. The company describes the deal as part of its broader international logistics infrastructure expansion and says it aims to serve occupiers including logistics providers, online retailers and manufacturers.
Key takeaways
- The Rugby project is expected to add 23K SQM of gross floor area to JINGDONG Property’s assets under management.
- The planned warehouse is designed for Grade A+ standards and BREEAM Excellent certification.
- The UK portfolio will include 11 assets spanning more than 250K SQM, according to the company.
- Plans call for rooftop solar, green infrastructure and net-zero emissions during operations.
