Logicenters leases 13,000 m2 to Bedrocan in Køge
Comments Off on Logicenters leases 13,000 m2 to Bedrocan in KøgeThe logistics property company is continuing to develop its presence in the Copenhagen region. It has been announced that Bedrocan, a supplier of medical cannabis, will lease 13,000 m2 in Køge.
Two years ago, Logicenters acquired 160,000 m2 of land at the Danish logistics park, Skandinavisk Transport Center, in Køge, south of Copenhagen. The logistics property company is planning to develop facilities totalling 68,000 m2 in the park, which is now beginning to be filled with future tenants.
A long-term lease agreement has been signed between Logicenters and the Dutch company Bedrocan to lease 13,000 m2 in Egedesvej C, with occupancy scheduled to take place on 1 May 2023.
“We are delighted to end the year by entering into a long-term lease with Bedrocan. Our state-of-the-art and sustainable logistics facility will truly accommodate Bedrocan’s need to streamline its logistics operations on the Danish market. We look forward to welcoming our new tenant in the spring,” says Thomas Petersen, Commercial Manager at Logicenters.
Bedrocan is the world’s most experienced producer of medical cannabis. Its high-quality cannabis is used worldwide by patients, drug developers and researchers. It operates two indoor growing facilities in the Netherlands and now one in Denmark (Køge). Bedrocan does not produce cannabis for recreational use.
“With two decades of experience in manufacturing pharmaceutical grade medical cannabis, we look forward to further developing our business in the Nordic region. Logicenters’ logistics facility gave us the perfect opportunity to expand our business and we are really looking forward to our cooperation in the coming years,” says Jaap Erkelens, CEO of Bedrocan.
Skandinavisk Transport Center’s proximity to the E20, E55 and E47 European motorways offers geographical benefits. Køge is also very close to Copenhagen and the port of Køge. Other major companies with a presence in the area include Lidl, Netto, Bring and Movianto.
Magda Twarowska joins Logicenters Poland as Head of Commercial
Comments Off on Magda Twarowska joins Logicenters Poland as Head of CommercialLogicenters in Poland, the logistics arm of NREP, began the year by welcoming new Head of Commercial to the team. Magda Twarowska will be responsible for managing tenant relations and leasing activities, covering the standing assets and projects held by NREP NSF IV portfolio company, BIK S.A.
Logicenters is a logistics platform owned by Nordic investor NREP, it’s first investment within the logistics segment was the acquisition of BIK SA, a local logistics real estate investor and developer. The company has a portfolio of four standing assets with two potential extensions plus a land plot. The potential footprint is more than 130.000 square meters. Defining leasing strategy, leading leasing negotiations, acquiring new tenants for existing assets and development projects, supporting Logicenters tenants from The Nordics to expand and consolidate their leasing space requirements in Poland are the main challenges Magda Twarowska will take on in her new role in Logicenters. Magda brings over a decade of commercial real estate experience to the team, backed by numerous successes in the area of logistics leasing.
-The company currently manages four logistics parks: Logistic Center Krakow I, Logistic Center Krakow II, BIK Park Sosnowiec II and BIK Park Wroclaw I and from these places I will start my adventure with Logicenters. However, what attracted me to this company were its ambitious plans and investment opportunities, as well as its diverse initiatives to improve urban ecosystems and commitment to decarbonizing the real estate sector. – claimed Magda Twarowska.
–We have an exceptional year ahead of us, in which we will strengthen our position in the Polish market and implement the group’s ambitious goals, primarily related to the bold ESG strategy. In order to properly take care of our current and future tenants, we need professionals like Magda Twarowska. We are very pleased that Magda will bring her experience, talents and positive energy to our team – said Soren Rodian Olsen, Managing Director of Logicenters in Poland.
Magda Twarowska graduated from Warsaw School of Economics with a Master Degree in Management and Real Estate Management, and holds an Engineering Degree in Urban Planning from Warsaw University of Life Sciences. Professionally she has a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation and broker license. Practically from the beginning of her career, she was associated with the logistics sector, first at AXI Immo Group as a Senior Industrial & Logistic Leasing Consultant and then at P3, a European Logistics Developer, as Senior Leasing Manager and subsequently Head of Leasing, Poland.
Logicenters acquires food distribution property in south-Oslo region
Comments Off on Logicenters acquires food distribution property in south-Oslo regionLogicenters continues growing in Norway. The logistics property operator has acquired a fully let distribution facility of 5,900 m2 in Drøbak, just south of Oslo, with a plan to further develop the property.
Last week Logicenters announced its expanding presence in Norway through the acquisition of a last mile property in Skytta, just north of Oslo’s city limits. The logistics property operator’s investment around the capital area continues as it has now acquired a fully let facility in Drøbak, in the south corridor to Oslo.
Logicenter’s new property, Holterkollveien 3, of 5,900 m2 is already fully let, but holds the possibility of further developing more logistics premises on the property. Logicenters plans to start development within the next two years.
“We at Logicenters are very pleased to be able to continue our investment in the Norwegian logistics market, where the Oslo region is the country’s primary starting point. The proximity to the southbound route to Sweden is a great fit for tenants with cross-border operations in Sweden,” says Matthias Kettelhoit, CEO at Logicenters.
The property is used as a food-distribution facility, currently let with the long-term tenant Foodbroker AS who is a part of DLVRY Group.
“Holterkollveien 3 is a great acquisition for our strategy in the Norwegian market. It is a high- quality property with development potential in an attractive location south of Oslo. We see high tenant demand for quality properties around Oslo and we hope that this will be one of many acquisitions in the region in the future“, says Jørgen Bråten Nordby, Investment Manager at Logicenters.
Logicenters allekirjoitti vuokrasopimuksen DB Schenkerin kanssa
Comments Off on Logicenters allekirjoitti vuokrasopimuksen DB Schenkerin kanssaDB Schenker on Logicentersin uusi pitkäaikainen vuokralainen Nurmijärvellä. Maailmanlaajuinen logistiikkapalvelujen tarjoaja on allekirjoittanut vuokrasopimuksen 25 600 m2::stä ja aloittaa toimintansa kiinteistössä sen valmistuttua vuonna 2023.
Logicenters hankki kesällä 51 000 m2 maata Nurmijärveltä uutta modernia logistiikkakiinteistöään varten. Logicenters on nyt solminut ensimmäisen vuokrasopimuksensa Schenker Oy:n kanssa. Schenker Oy on osa DB Schenkeriä, maailman johtavaa teollisuuden ja kaupan logistiikkapalveluiden tarjoajaa. Vuokrasopimus koskee koko kiinteistöä.
“Olemme iloisia voidessamme toivottaa DB Schenkerin tervetulleeksi uusiin tiloihinsa, vain 20 minuutin päähän Helsingin keskustasta. Kiinteistö on kehitetty Logicentersin kunnianhimoisten ympäristötavoitteiden mukaisesti ja modernit tilat on räätälöity vastaamaan Schenkerin toiveita”, sanoo Logicentersin kaupallinen johtaja Jarkko Äikää.
Logistiikkakeskus valmistuu keväällä 2023. Kohteelle haetaan BREEAM Very Good -vastuullisuussertifikaattia ja siellä tullaan hyödyntämään uusiutuvaa energiaa, kuten maalämpöä sekä aurinkoenergiaa.
“Olemme erittäin innoissamme yhteistyön käynnistämisestä Logicentersin kanssa, sekä moderneista ja vastuullisuuden huomioivista uusista tiloistamme. Uusi logistiikkakeskus täydentää vuonna 2012 käyttöön otettua Ilvesvuoren varastoa. Yhdessä nämä kaksi kiinteistöä muodostavat 50 000 m2:n kokoisen kokonaisuuden ja mahdollistavat strategisesti merkittävien toimintojen keskittämisen pääkaupunkiseudulle”, kertoo Schenker Oy:n toimitusjohtaja Petteri Nurmi.
Nurmijärven logistiikkakeskus sijaitsee strategisella paikalla lähellä sekä Helsinki-Vantaan kansainvälistä lentokenttää että E12-moottoritietä, mahdollistaen erinomaiset yhteydet ympäri Suomea.
NREP Logicenters acquires last mile asset in the Oslo region
Comments Off on NREP Logicenters acquires last mile asset in the Oslo regionLogicenters continues growing their presence in Norway with a new acquisition. The logistics branch of the Nordic real estate investor NREP has recently acquired a logistics building in Skytta, slightly north of the Oslo city limit. The property is currently undergoing an extension and an upgrade and will upon completion in May 2023 have a total leasable area of 17 000 sqm.
Previously this year, NREP Logicenters acquired their first logistics property beyond the greater Oslo region as they acquired three properties at Løvåsmyra in the Mid-Norwegian city Trondheim. A month later, the company also closer their acquisition of the new ODA distribution center west of Oslo at Liertoppen. Now Logicenters has done another transaction in the Norwegian market, by acquiring a last-mile distribution center in the Oslo region, Brennavegen 20. The seller is a JV-setup between LED Eiendom AS and Furuholmen Eiendomsutvikling, who bought the property in early 2021, and are now extending the building with two new tenants.
Upon completion of the ongoing extension, the property will be 17 000 sqm, which is distributed between four different tenants. The existing building mass is let to Nittedal municipality and Andvord, whereas the new areas are let to the seafood players, Filetfabrikken and Domstein, who are expected to move in by May 2023.
” Logicenters are very pleased with the acquisition of a high quality last-mile property in the Oslo region. We have broad experience from investing in the Oslo region in the past, and we consider Brennavegen 20 to be a great fit for our portfolio which has increased focus on flexible “last mile” properties. The technical and property specific qualities of the building matches well with our requirements.” – Matthias Kettelhoit, CEO of Logicenters.
” This is an exiting and flexible property of high quality which is located right beyond the Oslo city limit. We have high appetite for high quality properties north of Oslo, and we hope this is one of many acquisitions in this region going forward. The acquisition of this property is an important part of our strategy for the Norwegian market.” – Jørgen Bråten Nordby, Investment Manager at NREP Logicenters.
Our initial business case has been realized. The property is now fully let and we will have a complete building shell by Christmas. It is therefore time to let a long term and industrial owner take over the reins, we congratulate Logicenters with the acquisition of an attractive property” says Morten Roland in LED Eiendom and Lars Halvorsen from Furuholmen Eiendomsutvikling
The Logistics Property Magazine #2
Comments Off on The Logistics Property Magazine #2A magazine from Logicenters – The leading developer of modern logistics properties.
Swedish property companies create a joint initiative on energy saving
Comments Off on Swedish property companies create a joint initiative on energy savingTo inspire and encourage energy saving, a number of large players in the property sector are working together on a joint campaign ahead of winter.
Effective energy use and operational optimisation are nothing new in the property industry. In fact, the sector has actively worked on the issue for many years. Considering this winter’s energy situation, efforts to reduce energy consumption are particularly relevant. The Swedish property companies Castellum, Catena, Corem, Mileway, Logicenters and SLP have established a joint campaign to reduce energy usage under the hashtag #HusFörHus (houses for houses). The aim of the campaign is to contribute to reducing energy consumption by working together, sharing knowledge and inspiring as many as possible to do what they can to save energy.
Follow the campaign through social media by using the hashtag #HusFörHus. The participating companies are happy for more property companies to join the campaign, as well as customers and other partners.
Logicenters strengthens the team for the challenges of the future
Comments Off on Logicenters strengthens the team for the challenges of the futureLogicenters is continuing its journey of continued growth. The company is in the process of developing a total of 740,000 m2 in five different countries, and ahead of the autumn, the logistics real estate operator is building further by strengthening its team with nine recruitments.
Logicenters is the leading developer of modern logistics properties and has a presence in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Poland and Finland. The logistics property company currently has almost two million square metres of logistics space under development, with long-term visions of further expansion.
Approaching the autumn, the company has announced its investment in continued strong growth with the recruitment of nine new people. The need to strengthen the team has arisen as more and more projects are close to completion but where 740,000 m2 is still under development.
“After a wonderful and much-needed summer break, it’s time for us at Logicenters to aim for greater heights. I am very happy and proud to be able to welcome our new employees who will be of great help during our continued journey of growth. This major investment will really drive the business forward,” says Matthias Kettelhoit, CEO at Logicenters.
Logicenters’ new colleagues for the autumn
Asset manager
Johanna Hollgren, Sweden
Gustav Olofsson, Sweden
Transaktion
Lucas K. Olsen, Denmark
Gustav Bergquist, Sweden
Aleksandra Slowinska, Poland
Development
David Flach, Denmark
Vegard Karlsen, Norway
Victor Lindholm, Sweden
Caroline Vilhemsson, BREEAM admin, Sweden
Cinno Poland completes BIK Wroclaw II – full before completion
Comments Off on Cinno Poland completes BIK Wroclaw II – full before completionCinno Poland is moving into BIK Wroclaw II, which means that the facility is now 100% leased even before it has been completed. Cinno Poland specialises in the servicing of electronic equipment and has leased the remaining 5,260 sqm of space available at the newly built facility.
Cinno Poland has leased the remaining 5,260 sqm available in the new hall which is soon to be completed as part of BIK Wroclaw II through an agreement with Biuro Inwestycji Kapitałowych. Of this space, 4,800 sqm will be devoted to production and warehousing. The remaining 460 sqm will be modern office space.
With the space already taken up by Unico Logistics and JLI Trading Limited, the facility is now fully leased and completion of construction is scheduled for this quarter.
”This is an important milestone for NREP’s investment in BIK S.A., and we’re very pleased to demonstrate Logicenters’ strong track record of leasing up new developments prior to completion also in our new markets outside The Nordics,” says Søren Rodian Olsen, Managing Director at Logicenters in Poland.
The logistics facility is located adjacent to the A4 motorway exit. It is an ideal location for a warehouse near the city of Wroclaw. In addition, the property offers excellent logistics to the rest of Poland and also the German market.
Last summer, Logicenters announced its intention to expand beyond the Nordic region with a first venture in Poland. The country is the fifth largest logistics property market in Europe and is also one of the fastest growing markets on the Continent.
World-leading fancy dress company moves into BIK Wroclaw II
Comments Off on World-leading fancy dress company moves into BIK Wroclaw IIBritish company JLI Trading Limited will move into BIK Wroclaw II. A preliminary contract has been signed with Logicenters to lease an area totalling 6,050 sqm. The lease will come into effect in the third quarter of 2022.
The 22,500 sqm expansion of Logicenters’ BIK Wroclaw II logistics facility in southern Poland is well under way with completion scheduled for the beginning of September. Atlas Ward is the main contractor for the construction, which is in line with Logicenters’ clear sustainability profile.
A preliminary contract has already been signed with British company JLI Trading Limited, which will occupy 6,050 sqm in the newly built hall. The new space will primarily be used for warehousing purposes and for a modern office.
JLI Trading Limited operates in the e-commerce sector and was founded by young businessman Jack Lear. The company began its journey by setting up the online store Bodysocks, which today is one of the leading fancy dress design and supply companies in the world. The company’s portfolio also includes other brands such as BargainFox.com, Jobalots and JLI Fulfillment.
The new agreement will come into effect as early as the third quarter of 2022.
“Even before the expansion is completed, we are noticing how attractive BIK Wroclaw II has become to our customers. Our first building, completed two years ago, is still fully occupied and we are now expanding even further. Even now, 77% of the new space has already been leased to future customers, a testament to the facility’s ideal geographic location. I’m incredibly excited to bring JLI Trading Limited on board and to help it grow even more in the future,” says Søren Rodian Olsen, Managing Director at Logicenters in Poland.
The logistics facility is located adjacent to the A4 motorway exit. It is an ideal location for a warehouse near the city of Wroclaw. In addition, the property offers excellent logistics to the rest of Poland and also the German market.
Last summer, Logicenters announced its intention to expand beyond the Nordic region with a first venture in Poland. The country is the fifth largest logistics property market in Europe and is also one of the fastest growing markets on the Continent.
