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New terminal for DACHSER now open

February 27, 2025 12:39 pm Comments Off

In March last year, Logicenters broke ground on a new logistics center for the Finnish division of DACHSER. Now, the terminal has officially opened, strategically located near Tampere-Pirkkala Airport.

Situated at Varikontie 34, the facility spans 5,100 square meters on a 21,800-square-meter plot. This project marks another milestone in Logicenters’ expansion and strengthens its position among its growing customer bases. The new terminal is DACHSER’s second logistics center in Finland, following the first in Kerava. The handover of the facility was completed in late January 2025.

“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with DACHSER through this new terminal. They have been excellent collaborators, demonstrating dedication and trust in this project. This facility is a testament to our commitment to delivering high-quality logistics infrastructure in prime locations. Pirkkala is a key logistics hub, and this terminal enables us to further support our customers’ growth,” says Jarkko Äikää, Commercial Director at Logicenters Finland.

The terminal’s location near Tampere-Pirkkala Airport provides a strong foundation for optimizing DACHSER’s daily logistics operations. Equipped with solar panels for clean energy and geothermal heating, the facility is designed with sustainability in mind. Its proximity to key transport routes ensures excellent highway connections to other important markets in Finland.

“The opening of the Tampere-Pirkkala logistics center is a significant step in DACHSER Finland’s growth strategy. This investment enhances our operational efficiency and supports our goal of providing high-quality logistics services both in Finland and internationally. We have been very pleased with our continuing collaboration with Logicenters”, says Tuomas Leimio, Managing Director of DACHSER Finland European Logistics.

New lease agreement with DEXIS

February 5, 2025 8:25 am Comments Off

Logicenters has signed a new lease agreement with DEXIS and will develop a state-of-the-art industrial and logistics facility in Tuusula, Finland. Construction is expected to begin soon, with completion scheduled for late summer 2026.

The facility, covering a total area of 11,400 m², will be located at Rykmentinportinkatu 3. This project presents an opportunity for Logicenters to expand its offerings beyond traditional warehouse facilities.

“We are very pleased to support DEXIS’ operations by developing a modern and sustainable property tailored to their needs. This project demonstrates our ability to develop a wider range of facilities beyond traditional warehouses. We also appreciate the smooth and solution-oriented collaboration with the municipality of Tuusula,” says Jarkko Äikää, Commercial Director, Logicenters Finland.

The new facility will meet Logicenters’ high sustainability standards, including geothermal heating, rooftop solar panels, and certification under BREEAM Excellent.

“This is an important step forward for DEXIS as we continue to grow and strengthen our operations. The facility’s modern and sustainable design will support our business needs and provide an inspiring work environment for our team. We appreciate the collaboration with Logicenters and the municipality of Tuusula, which has made this project possible,” says Leena Mäkisalo, Operations Director and Site Leader at DEXIS.

The facility at Rykmentinportinkatu 3 boasts a strategically advantageous location with excellent transport connections to Helsinki and other key areas of Finland.

“It is fantastic to see innovative projects like this taking shape in Tuusula. This initiative highlights how collaboration between the municipality, businesses, and partners can drive sustainable growth and create high-quality facilities that support the needs of forward-thinking companies like DEXIS. It is a significant milestone for our community and its future,” says Kalle Ikkelä, Mayor of Tuusula.

GLi Express Oy moves into Logicenters facility in Hervanta

January 8, 2025 9:45 am Comments Off

The Finnish logistics company, specializing in warehouse, transport, and intralogistics services, has signed a lease agreement for a cutting-edge warehouse space in Kytömaankatu.

The new facility is set to be completed by winter of 2025, with GLi Express Oy moving in during the spring as the second confirmed tenant. This move strengthens the company’s operational capabilities in Finland and positioning itself to better serve their customers. The new premises will provide GLi Express Oy with modern and flexible warehouse and office space, designed to meet their logistical needs.

“We are more than happy to welcome GLi to our facility, and we look forward to supporting their future business plans and growth. This new, modern warehouse and office facility in Hervanta, provides a sustainable and efficient environment to continue delivering exceptional services”, says Jarkko Äikää, Commercial Director at Logicenters Finland.

The Hervanta facility, located in Kytömaankatu, will feature a total of 29,000 m² of floor space, completed with mezzanine areas. Additional space of 15,000 m² is still available for rent, which provides yet another opportunity for businesses looking for a state-of-the-art logistics solution in the area. It’s also located just 5 minutes from the E63 highway, facilitating connectivity with other key markets in Finland.

“This facility aligns well with our goals for efficiency and growth, and we are thrilled to be moving in this year. The new space will help us improve our services and better meet the needs of our clients across all of Finland”, says Rami Keinänen, CEO of GLi Express Oy.

DSV Solutions Oy has moved into new facilities in Vantaa

August 21, 2024 7:03 am Comments Off

Logicenters newly developed facility in Vantaa has welcomed its tenant. Logistics company DSV Solutions Oy has now moved into the property with a total area of 11 000 m².

In the beginning of 2023, Logicenters acquired land in Vantaa, just north of the city center of Helsinki. At the same time it was announced that one of the world’s leading logistics companies, DSV Solutions Oy, had signed a long-term lease for an 11 000 m² property on the site. The facility is now fully completed and DSV Solutions Oy has moved into their new warehouse.

“We are very happy to finally welcome DSV to their new property. The whole project has worked perfectly smooth together with the construction company Jatke and with DSV. We are now looking forward to starting the cooperation with the tenant, that will move into a modern property with proximity to Helsinki and great connections to other parts of Finland“, says Jarkko Äikää, Commercial Director at Logicenters.

The new property achieved the environmental certification BREEAM Very Good and is equipped with solar cells on the roof. The logistics center is located near Ring III, where you can easily reach Helsinki and other major cities in the southern parts of Finland. The property is also only ten minutes by car from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.

“It feels great that we now have been able to move into our new property. Everything has worked perfect together with Logicenters already from the start, and this is just the beginning of a long partnership. The modern facility and its great location will allow us to expand our already sizeable operations in Vantaa, and we can’t wait to get our operations up and running in the new warehouse“, says Jan Magnus Nordberg, Managing Director of DSV Solutions Oy.

Ruukki and Nrep Logicenters to deliver unique logistics center in Finland using Ruukki LowCarbon products

August 14, 2024 1:59 pm Comments Off

Ruukki Construction, part of SSAB, has signed an agreement with real estate investor Nrep’s logistics arm Logicenters to deliver a unique logistics center in Tampere. The lifecycle emissions of the building will be significantly smaller than usual, as the walls will be made of innovative Ruukki^® LowCarbon products.

Ruukki will supply sandwich panels and design profiles in the Ruukki^® LowCarbon product family to a logistics center that Logicenters is building in Tampere, Finland. The installation contractor for the steel elements is Teräselementti Oy. The 30,000 m² property will feature approximately 10,000 m² of sandwich panels made of next generation recycled-based SSAB Zero^™ steel and 500 m² of design profiles made of SSAB Fossil-free™ steel.

The choice of Ruukki^® LowCarbon products means the climate impact of the building envelope will be up to 50% lower than products made of standard steel.

The pilot products in the LowCarbon product range launched by Ruukki in May will be delivered to the customer in the second and third quarters of 2024, and the building is scheduled for completion by the end of 2024.

“Ruukki’s low-carbon building products are a perfect fit for our sustainability goals and state-of-the-art logistics center. Besides choosing products with low carbon qualities, we are also investing in energy efficiency during use by installing solar panels on the roof and by using geothermal heat in heating. We are aiming for BREEAM Excellent environmental certification for the property,” says Sanna Vikström, Development Manager at Logicenters.

“We are proud to be able to take the construction industry towards carbon neutrality with our products. Our LowCarbon products help customers reach even the strictest carbon footprint targets for buildings,” says Jani Backlund, Business Director, Building Envelopes, Finland at Ruukki Construction.

Löytötex Oy becomes Logicenters first tenant in Hervanta

June 10, 2024 8:11 am Comments Off

Logicenters upcoming property in Southeast Tampere has secured its first tenant. The new warehouse will be completed in early 2025, with Löytötex Oy moving in later in the spring.

It is now clear that the family business Löytötex will be Logicenters very first tenant in the upcoming property in Hervanta. The company has nine retail stores around Pirkanmaa and sells textiles, cosmetics, detergents, animal food, dry food, household goods and other home products for the whole family both in-store and online.

”We are very pleased to sign the first agreement in Hervanta, especially since it is with a local service provider who has a strong presence in the area. The modern property will be developed according to Logicenters environmental profile, and we know it will contribute positively to Löytötex’s future logistics operations”, says Jarkko Äikää, Commercial Director at Logicenters.

The property is located near E12 and E63 with direct connections to Southern and Northern Finland. From the warehouse on Kytömaankatu to the city center of Tampere, it is only a 17-minute drive. The new property will have solar panels installed on the roof and heating via geothermal energy – with the ambition to obtain the environmental certification BREEAM excellent.

“We are thrilled about the new warehouse and the lease agreement with Logicenters. The new logistic center supports our expansion and growth strategy and our commitment to improving our service capabilities across the region. The strategic location combined with state-of-the-art facilities will enable us to optimize our operations and continue to provide efficient deliveries to our customers”, says Mika Perkiö, CEO at Löytötex Oy.

In addition to Löytötex moving into the new property in the spring of 2025, Logicenters plans for more tenants to move into the logistics area. Currently, there is an additional 25,000 m² that potential companies can rent.

Logicenters continues to grow in Tuusula – Acquires 25,000 m2 in a strategic location

May 8, 2024 7:10 am Comments Off

Logicenters has acquired a site area of 25,000 m² in Tuusula, Finland. The company plans to develop a logistics center of 10,000 m² with construction starting in the third quarter of 2024. Potential tenants are able to move into the property after the summer of 2025.

Logicenters continues its investment in Helsinki and strengthens its position as a major logistics provider in southern Finland. The location at Rykmentinportinkatu 3 has been carefully selected for its strategic proximity to Helsinki Airport, enabling excellent connections to the capital and other parts of the country.

“We are very excited to have secured this site with fantastic connections to the entire country. It is an ideal location that will further strengthen our position as a leading logistics provider in Finland. We look forward to beginning the construction process and welcoming a future tenant who can benefit from this state-of-the-art facility”, says Jarkko Äikää, Commercial Director at Logicenters Finland.

The new property will be developed according to Logicenters ambitious sustainability standards with geothermal heating and solar panels on the roof, with the possibility to adjust the space according to the tenants’ specific needs. The facility is expected to be completed during the third quarter of 2025.

Logicenters to build fourth logistics center in Pirkkala – foundation stone laid in minister’s presence

March 26, 2024 10:05 am Comments Off

Logicenters is developing a new logistics center for Dachser Finland in Pirkkala. Construction has started, and the premises will be completed in early 2025. The foundation stone laying ceremony was held on 25 March at the construction site.

Logicenters is developing a new logistics center for Dachser Finland, a 5,100 m² terminal will be built on a 21,800 m² plot, the foundation stone of which was laid in Pirkkala on Monday. The event featured speeches by Minister of Employment Arto Satonen, Mayor of Pirkkala Municipality Marko Jarva, CEO of Dachser Finland European Logistics Tuomas Leimio, Project Director Joni Alatyppö from SSA Rakennus Oy and Jarkko Äikää, Commercial Director of Logicenters.

The property under development is located near Tampere-Pirkkala Airport.. The property will serve as Dachser’s second logistics centre in Finland and a hub for international traffic, offering an even more comprehensive service model to a wider customer base in Pirkanmaa and elsewhere in Finland.

“Pirkkala is one of Finland’s most important logistics hubs, and we are very happy to be able to offer new modern logistics facilities to the area again. Logicenters already has three previous logistic centers in Pirkkala, and we see Pirkkala as a strategically important place for us to operate also in the future,” comments Jarkko Äikää, Commercial Director of Logicenters.

The Dachser Finland Pirkkala project is part of Logicenters’ strategy to support the development of its customers’ operations. The location near Tampere-Pirkkala Airport provides excellent conditions for logistics operations and is optimal for streamlining Dachser’s logistics operations.

“Our investment in Tampere-Pirkkala Airport signifies more than just physical expansion; it is evidence that with faith, dedication, and collaboration, we can find solutions that yield common good. These investments and logistics solutions, which have been jointly developed with Logicenters and SSA, will enhance the accessibility and competitiveness of the Pirkanmaa region, promote Finland’s security of supply, and create necessary jobs. In the current economic situation, our investment also reflects Dachser’s core values: the courage to invest in the future, the ability to innovate, and a strong belief in local entrepreneurship,” says Tuomas Leimio, CEO of Dachser Finland European Logistics.

The terminal is seeking a BREEAM Very Good environmental certification. The site will be heated with geothermal heat in the future, and solar panels will be installed on the roof of the site to provide clean energy for the assets operations.

Logicenters is known for modern and sustainable logistics properties. Logicenters has 22 sites in Finland, either completed or under construction. Most of the properties are located in Southern Finland, and the best-known ones include Finnish Design Shop’s logistics centre in Turku, Tokmanni’s distribution centre in Mäntsälä and DB Schenker’s logistics centre in Nurmijärvi.

Logicenters is developing a property of 21,800 m2 to Dachser Finland

February 15, 2024 8:11 am Comments Off

It is now confirmed that Logicenters will develop a terminal for the logistics company Dachser Finland. The new property will be built near Tampere-Pirkkala Airport – enabling a more efficient logistics flow for the company.

Logistics property developer Logicenters is expanding further in Finland by developing 21,800 m² next to Tampere–Pirkkala Airport. Logicenters will establish a logistics terminal of 5,100 m² for Dachser Finland on the site. The property will function as Dachser’s second logistics center in Finland and as international traffic hub while providing the capability for the company to offer an even more comprehensive service model to a wider customer base in the Pirkanmaa region and rest of Finland.

”It’s with great pleasure that we follow Dachser Finland’s growth. We have been working together for several years, and enabling another property for the company is exactly how we wish to operate. It is a perfect area to operate from as a logistics company, and the terminal will be built to create an efficient logistics flow”, says Jarkko Äikää, Commercial Director at Logicenters.

Dachser Finland provides modern, efficient, and IT-driven logistics services. Already in 2019, Dachser and Logicenters signed their first agreement regarding a property in Kerava, and the new agreement is part of Logicenters strategy to follow customers on their journey. The location near Tampere-Pirkkala Airport is optimal for Dachser’s logistics flow and will be a crucial part of making their operations more effective.

“We are grateful that Logicenters wants to continue supporting us to create opportunities for efficient and modern international logistics. It is a partner we have great confidence in. For us as a family-owned company, this is an investment in the future. Not only does the new logistics center offer services and create job opportunities locally, but it also plays a great role in our long-term investment plan in Finland”, says Tuomas Leimio, Managing Director, Dachser Finland European Logistics.

The property will be developed with Breeam certificate, geothermal heat, and solar panels, all in line with Logicenters sustainability profile. The terminal is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2025. Going forward there will also be optional to expand the logistics area with another warehouse up to 20,000 m².

Logicenters is developing an 8,000 m2 property for Puumerkki in Finland

January 10, 2024 7:59 am Comments Off

It has now been announced that Logicenters has acquired an 19,000 m² plot near Helsinki Airport. In connection with the deal, Logicenters has also signed an agreement with Puumerkki Oy, which will lease the new property starting from the summer of 2025.

Logistics property operator Logicenters continues its expansion journey with a land acquisition in Vantaa, Finland. The land is sold by the construction company Jatke Toimitilat Oy, which will develop a new logistics property on the site. In connection with the purchase, Logicenters has also signed a long-term lease agreement with the wood construction expert Puumerkki Oy.

”We are very pleased to start the new year with this acquisition. It is a sought-after plot with a very good logistics location. Signing a lease agreement with Puumerkki, which will have a property specially tailored to their needs, feels really exciting. It further strengthens our presence in Finland, and we look forward to more exciting acquisitions during the year”, says Jarkko Äikää, Commercial Director, Logicenters Finland.

Puumerkki is a regional expert in wood construction products and services. The company operates within five product categories such as decorative products, façade construction, framework construction, furnishing solutions, and sauna products. The new facility of 8,000 m² will be developed according to Puumerkki’s wishes and needs, and the property is expected to be completed in the summer of 2025.

“We are very satisfied that the new property will be realized taking our and our customers’ need into account. The location was one important thing when we were thinking about improving our accessibility and service ability in Helsinki Metropolitan area. In the new location, we are closer to our customers, and the move also supports our goal of more environmentally friendly operations”, says Panu Miettinen, CEO at Puumerkki.

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