Fiege builds new logistics centre near Leipzig

The Greven-based logistics service provider Fiege is developing a multi-user centre in Borna in the district of Leipzig. Earthworks for the state-of-the-art property, which will provide around 38,000 square metres of logistics space for customers from various industries, have been underway since September.

Borna/Greven, 19 November 2024 - The Fiege Group has started construction work on its new logistics centre in Borna. Southeast of Leipzig, the contract logistics expert is developing a multi-user-capable property on a site measuring almost 80,000 square metres. In the heart of the dynamic Leipzig/Halle logistics region, a good 38,000 square metres of logistics space as well as additional administrative, office and social areas are being created across four units. Thanks to a hall floor with WGK-3 waterproofing, the logistics centre fulfils the requirements as a hazardous materials warehouse. The project, which is scheduled for completion in late summer 2025, is being realised by Fiege Real Estate.

Sustainability is at the centre of the planning process - both in terms of the building materials and the equipment. For example, the logistics centre will feature an innovative timber façade system and resource-saving mineral wool insulation. The building will be heated by air-to-water heat pumps, and the lighting will be provided exclusively by highly efficient LED lamps. Kai Alfermann, Managing Director of Fiege Real Estate together with Thoralf Schuster and Nikolaus von Blomberg, explains: "As with all of our projects, we are also orientating ourselves to the latest construction and environmental standards in Borna. Our aim is to set new standards in terms of sustainability with our logistics properties and thus contribute to the climate transition."

The logistics service provider has developed a biodiversity concept for its construction project, taking into account the design of the surrounding area. To generate energy, Fiege is equipping the hall roof with two high-performance photovoltaic systems. Around 10,000 PV modules with a total output of 4,590 kilowatt peak are planned, some of which will cover the logistics centre's own requirements. Upon completion of the logistics centre, 40 charging stations for electric cars will be available, the number of which can be increased to 80 if required. In addition, Fiege uses automated building management systems and monitoring tools to continuously optimise energy consumption.

With the construction project in Borna, Fiege is aiming for the EG-40 standard as well as the Gold Standard (2023 version) of the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB). Alfermann adds: "The many measures in the area of Energy Solutions - from PV systems to green heat to prospective storage solutions - contribute to developing our logistics properties into small sustainable power plants. Our new logistics centre in Borna fits in seamlessly with this."

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New Fiege logistics centre in Borna near Leipzig: In mid-September, the logistics service provider from Greven began the earthworks for the multi-user-capable property, which is scheduled for completion in late summer 2025. (Photo: Fiege)

About Fiege:

The Fiege Group, headquartered in Greven, Westphalia, is one of the most innovative logistics providers in Europe. With over 22,000 employees at 139 locations in 14 countries, Fiege operates internationally - from the core markets in Europe to Asia. Fiege is a family-owned company in its fifth generation and is considered a pioneer in contract logistics. Modular solutions in the areas of logistics, digital services, real estate and ventures form the core of its business activities. in 2023, the Fiege Group generated a turnover of two billion euros and has more than 4.5 million square metres of logistics space. www.fiege.com

Fiege press contact: Tobias Jöhren
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Joan-Joseph-Fiege-Straße 1
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Phone: +49 2571 999 413
Email: tobias.joehren@fiege.com