Crusader Logistics Reveals 20,000 Sqm Warehouse Development
Crusader Logistics Reveals 20,000 Sqm Warehouse Development. Fortress REIT Limited recently hosted the Crusader Logistics Sod Turning ceremony for the development of their new 20,000sqm bespoke warehouse, which marked the beginning of construction at their chosen site, adjacent to the R21 and R25 at Eastport Logistics Park. Crusader Logistics currently services clients in the Plastic Packaging, Automotive, Retail, and Food industries.
The Sod Turning event took place on the 8th of September and was attended by Donnovan Pydigadu COO, Jason Cooper (Head of Development), Grant Lewington (National Leasing Manager) and Nico Prinsloo (Development Manager), Crusader Logistics Commercial Director, Brett Harris, Myen Naidoo, the National Project Manager and Business Development Executive and Jaco de Lange, JHB Warehouse Manager. Brett Harris and Donnovan Pydigadu COO at Fortress had the honour of turning the first sod on the spot of what will end up being one of the concrete support columns.
“We are excited to be partnering with Fortress on this prestigious R240 million development which will be a world class logistics hub, capable of storing multiple classes of goods using the latest ground-breaking technology. The positioning is excellent being just North of the exclusive Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate with the majority of our skilled work force sourced from neighbouring Tembisa.” says Brett Harris.
Crusader Logistics Managing Director, Stuart Roos, added, “Crusader Logistics has had warehousing operations in the East Rand area since 2015 at another successful business park a little further down the R21. With the growth of our customers and our own ambition to add value to more businesses, we decided it was time to expand our walls. Fortress has been an exceptional development partner thus far and we look forward to the journey ahead.”Fortress are proud to welcome Crusader logistics to its ever growing world class portfolio of properties and wishes to thank Stuart and his team for entrusting Fortress with the development of its new home at Eastport Logistics Park. Another big thank you to Justin Thom from Galetti for facilitating the deal.
Eastport Logistics Park is a secure state-of-the-art Logistics Park with easy access to the R21 as well as exposure off the R21. Travelling time to the OR Tambo International Airport is a mere 10 minutes and, it is home to some of South Africa’s most well-known companies and warehouses such as Clippa, Teraco, Pick ‘n Pay and Takealot.com. The warehouse is set to start operating in September 2023.
