DENVER, Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DCT Industrial Trust Inc. (NYSE: DCT), a leading industrial real estate investment trust, today announced that it has leased an additional 188,468 square feet to the U.S. Postal Service at a bulk distribution facility in Orlando, Fla. The U.S. Postal Service now occupies the entire 355,732 square foot facility and plans to use the space as a parcel processing center. The new lease includes a seven-year term with options for renewal.

Daryl Mechem, DCT Industrial's Managing Director of Property Operations, commented, "We are very pleased that we were able to accommodate the needs of the U.S. Postal Service, and look forward to broadening our relationship." Mechem continued, "This expansion is indicative of the widespread strength in leasing activity that we have seen recently, with more than 1.4 million square feet of leases signed since June 30, 2007."

DCT Industrial has contributed this property to its newly formed joint venture with JPMorgan Asset Management. As of June 30, 2007, DCT Industrial had approximately 1.4 million square feet owned or under development in the Orlando market.

Mark Stratman of The Staubach Company represented the U.S. Postal Service in the transaction and Tom McFadden of Advantis GVA represented DCT Industrial.

About DCT Industrial Trust

DCT Industrial Trust Inc. is a leading real estate company specializing in the ownership, acquisition, development and management of bulk distribution and light industrial properties located in 24 of the highest volume distribution markets in the U.S. and in Mexico. As of June 30, 2007, DCT Industrial Trust owned, managed or had under development 418 properties totaling more than 67 million square feet leased to more than 780 corporate customers. Further information can be found at http://www.dctindustrial.com.

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SOURCE DCT Industrial Trust Inc. - 09/19/2007

CONTACT:
Sara Bockh, Corporate Communications of DCT Industrial Trust Inc.,
+1-303-597-1550, investorrelations@dctindustrial.com
Web site: http://www.dctindustrial.com