GEODIS in Poland has leased a total of about 2.600 sqm of space available at the MLP Pruszków II logistics park. A little over 2.400 sqm will serve as GDP storage space. The office space, featuring large sections of glazing, will take up another 170 sqm. Construction of the new unit is well under way, with EastWave acting as the general contractor. The finished building is expected to be delivered for occupancy early next year. The lease was brokered by JLL, a real estate advisory firm.
“To match the growing needs of the demanding market for pharmaceutical and biotech products in Poland, GEODIS decided to invest in a GDP storage facility in Pruszkow close to Warsaw. “It is an excellent base for serving hospitals, clinics, doctors’ surgeries and patients with different types of medicine, some of them requiring to be stored and shipped within a range of 2-8 degrees Celsius. From Pruszkow we will also handle temperature-controlled air and sea freight shipments for our clients to destinations worldwide,” said Thomas Kraus, President & CEO of GEODIS North, East and Central Europe.
GEODIS is a leading global transport and logistics provider recognized for its commitment to helping clients overcome their logistical constraints. GEODIS’ growth-focused offerings (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport), coupled with the company’s truly global reach thanks to a global network spanning nearly 170 countries, is reflected by its top business rankings: no. 1 in France and no. 7 worldwide. GEODIS employs over 44,000 people globally and generated €10.9 billion in revenue in 2021.
“We are very happy to have partnered with a new tenant, one of the world’s largest freight forwarders. It has chosen MLP Pruszków II, our largest and one of the fastest expanding schemes, with strong potential for further growth, driven by huge interest from businesses looking for new premises. The project’s major advantages for tenants include a range of advanced ESG solutions and excellent location facilitating quick transport in all directions, with direct access to the Warsaw market,” said Tomasz Pietrzak, Leasing Director Poland at MLP Group S.A.
MLP Pruszków II is a modern logistics centre located in the municipality of Brwinów near Warsaw, five kilometres from Pruszków. With a target leasable space of 393 thousand sqm, it is the region’s largest logistics complex. Selected buildings have been awarded the prestigious BREEAM certification. In line with MLP Group’s ESG strategy, solar PV systems have been mounted on rooftops.
Thanks to its flexible approach to individual tenant needs, the centre is able to meet the requirements of clients representing various industries. MLP Pruszków II has well-developed transport links with central Warsaw as well as the main arteries connecting the capital with other cities. The park is located between local road No. 760 and the A2 motorway, three kilometres from the junction in the Pruszków-Żbików area. The international railway lines located in the hub’s vicinity make for excellent logistics conditions both for domestic and international distribution. There is a bus stop on the premises as well as a Nextbike self-service bike rental station.
