Goodman, a global expert in logistics real estate, has signed two lease agreements for a total of 7,800 sqm at the Pomeranian Logistics Centre (PLC) located in the immediate vicinity of the DCT Gdańsk container terminal. The signing of the new agreements means that all available space (51,500 sqm) in the Gdańsk centre is now 100% leased. In response to market demand, Goodman has begun construction of another 15,800 sqm Class A warehouse, which will be commissioned in the third quarter of 2016.
New agreements reflect a flexible approach to real estate
The new lease agreements at the PLC were signed with NRF, a manufacturer of cooling systems for the automotive market, and logistics operator ATC Cargo. The transactions confirm the high quality and flexibility of the logistics centre in supporting the growth of Goodman’s clients from various sectors of the economy. NRF is an existing PLC client that, as part of expanding its cooperation with Goodman, has leased 3,485 sqm, bringing its total leased area to over 6,500 sqm.
– Growing interest in our products in the Central and Eastern European region has prompted us to expand our logistics facilities. Due to the way our global supply chain is organized, the location of the Pomeranian Logistics Centre near the port perfectly meets our needs. Our successful cooperation with Goodman to date meant that we did not hesitate to choose the PLC again – said Sylwia Rutkowska, Managing Director at NRF Poland.
ATC Cargo, a new PLC client, has leased 4,320 sqm of warehouse space to expand its operations.
– The pillar of ATC Cargo’s business is door-to-door cargo handling using sea transport. Given our focus on the DCT Gdańsk container terminal, the Pomeranian Logistics Centre was an obvious choice for us – said Artur Jadeszko, President of the Management Board of ATC Cargo.
The total area of the Pomeranian Logistics Centre has already reached 51,500 sqm and is 100% leased. The centre provides Class A logistics space for eight clients from three sectors:
– Automotive: NRF Poland
– Retail: Eurocash, a leading FMCG distributor
– Transport and logistics: ATC Cargo, Kuehne+Nagel, Terramar, Poland Services Transport-Logistyka, Univeg Logistics Poland, and the freight forwarding company NTA
Further expansion
In response to market demand, Goodman will expand the Pomeranian Logistics Centre with a 15,800 sqm warehouse, which can be divided into smaller units. Goodman can also tailor the space to the operational needs of its clients.
– The Pomeranian Logistics Centre is one of Goodman’s most important projects in Poland, distinguished by its unique location next to the port. This factor attracts new clients who can count on a flexible approach from our side and solutions tailored to their needs. The latest stage of the investment is in line with our balanced approach to real estate and will allow us to further develop the PLC, meeting the demand for new, top-quality logistics space – said Maciej Madejak, Head of Business Development at Goodman.
The location of the Pomeranian Logistics Centre allows clients to combine logistics and production activities with services offered by the largest deep-water container port on the Baltic Sea, in line with the “port-centric logistics” concept. The immediate vicinity of the DCT Gdańsk container terminal also means savings resulting from reduced handling, storage, and transport costs. Further benefits may arise from the establishment of a free customs zone and a special economic zone.
The PLC also offers excellent road connections. The Sucharski Route and the Southern Bypass of Gdańsk connect the centre with the A1 motorway leading to southern Poland, as well as the S7 expressways to Warsaw and the S6 to Szczecin and further to Germany. Located just 23 kilometres from the centre is the Lech Wałęsa Airport in Gdańsk, the third-largest airport in Poland, handling both domestic and international connections.
A one-of-a-kind project
The Pomeranian Logistics Centre in Gdańsk is a key Goodman investment in Poland. It is owned by the Goodman European Partnership (GEP), Goodman’s flagship European fund. As part of the project, Goodman can build up to 500,000 sqm of warehouse and production space, along with integrated office space. It is estimated that the value of the entire investment could exceed 300 million euros. One of the greatest assets of the Pomeranian Logistics Centre is its location near the DCT Gdańsk container terminal, which, thanks to its ability to accommodate some of the largest ships in the world, has become a key port in the region. Upon completion of the second quay by the end of 2016, the container terminal will double its handling capacity, reaching a capacity of 3 million TEU per year.