SAN FRANCISCO, April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Prologis, Inc. (NYSE: PLD), the leading global provider and operator of logistics infrastructure, today announced that it has signed a build-to-suit agreement for two facilities in China with Deppon, a leading Chinese logistics provider, totaling 452,000 square feet (41,957 square meters).
The new facilities will be located in southern China at the Prologis Dongguan Shipai Logistics Center and will serve as a regional distribution center for the East Pearl River Delta region. The development will feature an extended truck court to support Deppon's express inbound and outbound operations. The facilities are proximate to the Congguan Expressway, which will be completed by year-end and provide direct access to major cities like Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
"We are very pleased to be able to support the continued success of this leading national logistics provider, an important and repeat customer," said Gary Anderson, CEO, Prologis Europe and Asia. "We see strong demand in Dongguan primarily driven by economic growth, domestic consumption and a sizable manufacturing base."
With this agreement, Prologis' relationship with Deppon will extend to more than one million square feet (92,900 square meters) across five markets in China.
Prologis is the leading global provider and operator of logistics infrastructure and has approximately 36.6 million square feet (3.4 million square meters) of distribution space in Asia as of December 31, 2012.
About Prologis
Prologis, Inc. is the leading global provider and operator of logistics infrastructure, focused on global and regional markets across the Americas, Europe and Asia. As of Dec. 31, 2012, Prologis owned or had investments in, on a consolidated basis or through unconsolidated joint ventures, properties and development projects expected to total approximately 554 million square feet (51.5 million square meters) in 21 countries. The company leases modern distribution facilities to more than 4,500 customers, including manufacturers, retailers, transportation companies, third-party logistics providers and other enterprises.
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