GXO Partners with London Luton Airport to Operate its First Consolidation Centre

GXO (NYSE: GXO) will operate London Luton Airport’s first airside consolidation centre, screening and managing hundreds of thousands of deliveries to improve security, efficiency and automation.

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GXO (NYSE: GXO) will operate London Luton Airport’s first airside consolidation centre, screening and managing hundreds of thousands of deliveries to improve security, efficiency and automation.

The centre is part of an £11.5 million hangar refurbishment that creates 150 jobs, includes GXO’s STREAM IT system for real-time tracking, and supports over 40 shops and restaurants.

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• GXO to operate LLA’s first consolidation centre, centralising airside deliveries
• Part of an £11.5 million refurbishment program for three repurposed hangars
• Refurbishment expected to create 150 employment opportunities at the airport
• STREAM IT system deployed for real-time track-and-trace and service-level monitoring
• Supports logistics for over 40 shops and restaurants and hundreds of thousands of deliveries

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Key Figures

Passengers 2025: 17.5 million Passengers 2024: 16.7 million Refurbishment spend: £11.5 million +4 more

Passengers 2025

17.5 million

London Luton Airport passenger volume in 2025

Passengers 2024

16.7 million

London Luton Airport passenger volume in 2024

Refurbishment spend

£11.5 million

Programme funding three hangars including two new engineering hangars

Jobs created

150

Employment opportunities from the refurbishment programme at London Luton Airport

Airport outlets

over 40

Shops and restaurants across London Luton Airport served by the centre

Hangars repurposed

3 hangars

Number of hangars in the refurbishment programme including the consolidation centre site

New engineering hangars

2 hangars

New aircraft engineering and repair hangars in the programme

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Key Terms

consolidation centre, airside, track and trace, multi-temperature goods

4 terms

consolidation centre technical

"GXO will operate the airport’s first consolidation centre that will screen all airside"

A consolidation centre is a logistics facility where goods from multiple suppliers or shipments are gathered, sorted and combined into larger, organized loads for final delivery. Think of it like a post office sorting hub that groups many small packages into a few van-sized deliveries to save time and fuel. Investors care because consolidation centres can lower transportation costs, speed delivery, reduce inventory waste and improve profit margins and customer satisfaction for companies that move physical goods.

airside technical

"first consolidation centre that will screen all airside deliveries into the airport."

The airside is the part of an airport that lies beyond security and passport control where aircraft, boarding gates, runways and apron operations take place — think of it as the airport’s backstage where planes, ground crews and boarded passengers move. For investors it matters because airside activity drives revenue streams (airline fees, retail concessions, parking and ground services) and also concentrates operational risks and regulatory costs that affect an airport’s profitability and cash flow.

track and trace technical

"including real-time track and trace notifications, direct contact to the centre, and 24/7"

A track and trace system records and follows individual products as they move through the supply chain, from manufacturer to distributor to the end user, like a GPS or postal tracking for goods. It matters to investors because it reduces risks from counterfeits, recalls, theft and regulatory fines, improves supply reliability and brand trust, and can affect costs and revenues tied to compliance and operational efficiency.

multi-temperature goods technical

"adjust delivery schedules dynamically, safeguarding multi-temperature goods and priority items"

Products that must be kept at different temperature conditions at various points in storage or transport—for example frozen, refrigerated, and room temperature items handled within the same shipment or facility. This matters to investors because mixing temperature needs raises logistics complexity, capital and operating costs, regulatory oversight and spoilage risk, all of which can affect profit margins and reliability of supply; think of it like running a store with separate freezer, fridge and pantry sections.

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GXO will screen and manage every delivery to the airport, enhancing security and efficiency

LONDON, UK, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, and London Luton Airport (LLA), one of the UK’s busiest airports, today announced a new partnership in which GXO will operate the airport’s first consolidation centre that will screen all airside deliveries into the airport.

In 2025, LLA welcomed more than 17.5 million passengers, up from 16.7 million in 2024. To address changing operational requirements, including rising passenger numbers and corresponding delivery volumes, the new LLA and GXO consolidation centre will streamline efficiency to manage hundreds of thousands of airside deliveries.

“We are excited to partner with London Luton Airport on its first consolidation centre,” said Martin Cooper, Managing Director, Technology and Consumer Goods, at GXO UK and Ireland. “As air travel continues to grow, consolidation centres play a pivotal role in driving efficiencies and improving sustainability for airport groups. For almost two decades, we’ve operated in complex logistics environments, including airport consolidation, and we’re looking forward to streamlining London Luton Airport’s delivery process, making it more efficient, further automated and secure.”

From high-end fashion to perfume and cosmetics, consumer electronics and items for LLA’s shops and restaurants, GXO will securely check and deliver every item that passengers can buy in the terminal whilst waiting for their flights, and all deliveries that support airside operations.

Neil Thompson, Chief Operations Officer at London Luton Airport, commented: “The opening of a dedicated, purpose-built consolidation centre provides London Luton Airport with a smarter, more efficient and streamlined logistical approach to managing the hundreds of thousands of goods that are delivered to over 40 shops and restaurants across the airport each year. In 2025 alone, we welcomed five new shop and restaurant openings to the terminal, with more expected this year for our passengers to explore and enjoy. We’re delighted to be working with GXO to develop this facility that will allow us to accept deliveries into one central hub for secure and efficient screening.”

The consolidation centre will be located in one of three hangars, that are being repurposed as part of an £11.5 million refurbishment programme that includes two new aircraft engineering and repair hangars. The refurbishment programme will create 150 employment opportunities at the airport.

As part of the consolidation centre service, LLA’s concessionaires will benefit from multi-faceted customer service support, including real-time track and trace notifications, direct contact to the centre, and 24/7 access to a service-focused team for more streamlined trouble-shooting and improved on-time delivery results.

This is a significant expansion in the airport sector in the UK and Republic of Ireland for GXO which has been operating airport consolidation centres at major UK airports since 2006.

As part of this partnership, GXO will also implement a bespoke IT system, STREAM (Secure, Technical, Real Time, Electronic Alerts and Messaging), to monitor, report and manage service levels, ensuring continuous improvement.

For retailers, this ensures stores are consistently stocked with the right merchandise at the right time. STREAM maximises retail revenue and enhances passenger experience. Its flexibility also allows GXO to adjust delivery schedules dynamically, safeguarding multi-temperature goods and priority items—even during unexpected disruptions. Additionally, STREAM provides accurate performance data and actionable insights, supporting better planning and compliance for sensitive goods.

About GXO Logistics

GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO) is the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider and is positioned to capitalize on the rapid growth of ecommerce, automation and outsourcing. GXO has more than 150,000 team members across more than 1,000 facilities totaling more than 200 million square feet. The company serves the world’s leading blue-chip companies to solve complex logistics challenges with technologically advanced supply chain and ecommerce solutions, at scale and with speed. GXO corporate headquarters is in Greenwich, Connecticut. Visit GXO.com for more information and connect with GXO on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

About London Luton Airport

London Luton Airport (LLA) is one of the UK’s busiest airports, operated by a consortium, of which the majority shareholder is AENA, the world’s largest airport operator, and InfraBridge, a leading infrastructure investment manager. Airlines include Jet2, easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Tui, FlyOne, Sun Express and El Al.

The airport is owned for community benefit by Luton Rising, a company wholly-owned by Luton Council, which has invested more than £500m in front-line, voluntary and charitable services since 1998.

The Luton Airport Express is a dedicated train service that allows passengers to travel from central London to the LLA terminal in around 30 minutes. The Luton Airport Express runs from St Pancras International to Luton Airport Parkway station and connects seamlessly with the DART, an electrically powered people mover that connects to the airport terminal in less than four minutes.

In 2024, LLA was named European Airport of the Year (10-25 million passengers) by ACI EUROPE, and in 2025 LLA received the highest possible rating of 'Very Good' in the annual Airport Accessibility report published by the CAA, assessing assisted travel service performance.

LLA has also achieved Level 4 of the globally recognised Airport Carbon Accreditation scheme, demonstrating that it is ‘transforming its operations to achieve carbon reductions in line with global climate goals’. With a maximum score of 100 and a five-star rating, LLA has been ranked as a sector leader for four consecutive years in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) benchmark of sustainability governance management and performance of major infrastructure assets worldwide.

LLA continues to be a major employer and a key economic driver in Bedfordshire — supporting 28,000 jobs and contributing £830 million per year to the local economy. In 2024, the airport spent 60% of its supply chain costs with more than 300 businesses within a 25-mile radius of the airport, totalling £110 million.

Media contacts

Jack Woodhead
+44(0)7929104482
Jack.woodhead@gxo.com

London Luton Airport Press Office
T: 01582 395333
E: pressoffice@ltn.aero

FAQ

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What will GXO do at London Luton Airport (GXO) starting February 2026?

GXO will operate LLA’s first consolidation centre, screening and managing airside deliveries for security and efficiency. According to the company, the service centralises deliveries for over 40 retail and food outlets and improves on-time, secure supply to the terminal.

How does the consolidation centre affect LLA’s operations and staffing?

The centre is part of an £11.5 million refurbishment that repurposes hangars and creates jobs. According to the company, the programme will create 150 employment opportunities and support growing passenger-driven delivery volumes.

What technology will GXO use to manage deliveries at LLA and why does it matter?

GXO will implement STREAM for secure, real-time track-and-trace and alerts to monitor service levels. According to the company, STREAM provides performance data, dynamic scheduling, and supports multi-temperature and priority items during disruptions.

Which retailers and volume will benefit from GXO’s consolidation centre at LLA?

Over 40 shops and restaurants at LLA will benefit from centralised screening and deliveries, improving stock and on-time supply. According to the company, the centre will manage hundreds of thousands of airside deliveries tied to rising passenger numbers.

Is this a new market expansion for GXO in UK and Republic of Ireland airports?

This represents a significant airport-sector expansion while GXO continues airport consolidation operations in the region since 2006. According to the company, the LLA project extends GXO’s existing airport logistics footprint in the UK and Republic of Ireland.