Key sector:
Logistics
Unparalleled advantages as a logistics and distribution centre
North Northamptonshire offers unparalleled advantages as a logistics and distribution hub attracting significant investment that has made it a linchpin in UK supply chains and part of the coveted “Golden Triangle”. Positioned midway between London, Birmingham, and the East Coast Ports, HGVs can access the vast majority of UK markets within the same working day and 80% of the UK population within 4 hours drive.
We have the experienced workforce, leadership from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and crucially the space to upscale and onshore logistics operations as global trade evolves.
A space to connect
Connected by the A14, A45, A43 and close to the M1/M6 spine, it links East Coast ports to the Midlands and beyond. With direct routes to Felixstowe and major freight hubs like DIRFT, this region keeps the UK moving – efficiently, sustainably, and at scale.
Global names already call this home
DHL, XPO Logistics, FedEx, Wincanton, Co-op and Homebase
All operating major distribution and fulfilment centres across Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough and recently Nike have made a major decision to establish a state of the art Logistics Campus and UK HQ here in Corby.
Why do they choose North Northamptonshire?
- Fast market access within 2 hours of Felixstowe port and easy access to UK’s major population centres
- Rail, road, and air proximity multimodal freight potential
- Skilled workforce double the national average in transport, logistics, and manufacturing
- Cost-effective operations lower land and wage costs than many UK competitors
North Northamptonshire also benefits from
- Ongoing upgrades to the A14 and rail freight capacity
- Employment land ready for next-gen mega-sheds and hybrid logistics-manufacturing units
- Strong pipeline of talent from local training providers like Tresham College
With the infrastructure gains of the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor set to accelerate, North Northamptonshire is not just well-placed - it’s future-proof.
Automated Warehousing
High-tech, robotised warehouses are also reshaping the logistics landscape here – bringing efficiency gains while creating new, higher-skilled roles in automation, engineering and data management. In Corby, NewCold’s automated cold storage facility has recently come online with fully robotised, 45-metre-high warehouse serving the food supply chain with pinpoint precision and minimal carbon impact.
