Panattoni and Kühne+Nagel celebrate topping-out ceremony

Panattoni, the leading project developer for industrial and logistics properties in Europe, celebrated the topping-out ceremony for a new logistics centre in Wittenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, together with the future user, Kühne+Nagel, on 4 July 2023. The celebrations were attended by Reinhard Meyer, Minister of Economics, Infrastructure, Tourism and Labour of the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Christian Greger, Mayor of Wittenburg, Tobias Jerschke, Chairman of the Management Board of Kuehne+Nagel in Germany, and other representatives of Kuehne+Nagel and Panattoni.

Caption: (from left to right) Fred-Markus Bohne (Panattoni), Christian Greger (Mayor of Wittenburg), Reinhard Meyer (Minister of the State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern), Tobias Jerschke (Kuehne+Nagel). Reprint free of charge, Copyright: Panattoni.

The new logistics centre will be constructed as a user-specific build-to-suit (BTS) property and is scheduled for completion at the end of the year. With a hall height of 12.20 m UKB, it has a total usable area of around 36,500 m². Of this, approx. 21,000 m² is warehouse/technical space, 1,150 m² is office/social space, 1,800 m² is warehouse mezzanine space and 2,500 m² is open-air storage space. The property will be equipped with a WGK film (water hazard class) and a hazardous materials room. The outdoor area offers parking spaces for 100 cars as well as extensive green and equalisation areas. Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world's leading logistics companies, plans to use the new logistics centre as a global spare parts warehouse for a leading company in the field of renewable energies. In addition to supplying customers worldwide, unloading, incoming goods inspection, storage, inventory management, picking, packing, loading and other additional services are to be carried out in Wittenburg in future. Panattoni is making an additional 10,000 m² of expansion space available for further growth.

"At Kuehne+Nagel we want to support our customers with global logistics solutions on their way to international success. The development of the new site in Wittenburg is also in line with this strategy. Our partner, Panattoni, is realising our requirements precisely so that customers in Germany, Europe and all over the world can be supplied from there in future. The implementation of extensive sustainability measures is also very important to us. As one of the leading logistics companies, we want to contribute to a carbon-free future," explains Tobias Jerschke, Chief Executive Officer of Kuehne+Nagel in Germany.

During project development, Panattoni is focussing in particular on the aspect of sustainability and is aiming for DGNB Gold certification for the property. The extensive sustainability measures that the developer is implementing in coordination with Kuehne+Nagel include the installation of green roofs, air-to-water heat pumps for the office and social areas and an intelligent energy management system with digital meters to optimise energy consumption. The roof of the building will also be pre-equipped for a photovoltaic system (PV). Cisterns are being built outside, and the collected rainwater can be used to flush toilets and irrigate the outdoor areas. E-charging stations also enable low-emission mobility. The sprinkler centre and smoking/bicycle shelters will be constructed using materials that can be infiltrated. Nesting boxes for bats, birds and beehives will also be installed.

Reinhard Meyer, Minister for Economic Affairs, Infrastructure, Tourism and Labour for the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, said of the new Kühne+Nagel building on site: "The development of the new logistics centre for Kühne+Nagel is a positive signal for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern as a business location. Companies that locate in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern benefit in particular from excellent connections to Northern and Eastern Europe. Wittenburg is an excellent location for offering expansion opportunities."

The site with an area of around 70,800 m² on which the new logistics centre is being built was used for agricultural purposes during the GDR era. Following the implementation of demolition measures, the town of Wittenburg is developing and opening up the new "Auf der Heide" industrial estate. The site is strategically located via the A24 motorway, which links Berlin and Hamburg.

Christian Greger, Mayor of Wittenburg, says: "It won't be long now before Kuehne+Nagel can move into its new logistics centre. We in Wittenburg are delighted about the establishment and the associated development of the new logistics centre. Not only will it secure jobs, but it will also enrich the 'Auf der Heide' industrial estate, which the town of Wittenburg is currently developing and opening up."

Fred-Markus Bohne, Managing Partner for Panattoni Germany and Austria, commented on the topping-out ceremony as follows: "The completion of the shell is an important step for the project in Wittenburg. In line with Kuehne+Nagel's specifications, the generic halls have a high degree of third-party utilisation for subsequent tenants from production, light industrial and logistics. Space is also available for further growth. Last but not least, with Wittenburg we were able to find a location in a strategically favourable position for the end customer."

Construction work on the logistics centre started at the beginning of March. Panattoni expects the centre to be completed at the turn of 2023/2024. the handover to the customer and the start of operations are scheduled for 2024.

About Kuehne+Nagel:

With over 79,000 employees at nearly 1,300 locations in almost 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics service providers. Kuehne+Nagel is headquartered in Switzerland and is listed in the Swiss benchmark index SMI. The Group is the world's number one in air and ocean freight forwarding and has strong market positions in overland transport and contract logistics.

Kuehne+Nagel is the preferred logistics partner for 400,000 customers worldwide. The Group offers comprehensive supply chain solutions for global companies and industries, based on a global network, logistics expertise and data-driven analyses. As a member of the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi), Kuehne+Nagel is committed to sustainable logistics, reducing its own environmental footprint and supporting customers with climate-friendly logistics solutions.

About Panattoni:

Panattoni is a leading project developer for industrial, logistics and commercial property in Europe. It is a subsidiary of Panattoni Development Company, Newport Beach, USA, founded in 1986, an owner-managed and globally active developer of industrial and logistics space with offices in North America, Europe and Asia.

Panattoni offers its clients high-quality and sustainably constructed property solutions in the industrial sector. For a holistic development, the company focuses on the local conditions on site and on cooperation with municipal partners and decision-makers. The portfolio includes customised build-to-suit and build-to-own solutions, Panattoni Parks and property management.

The portfolio is complemented by flexible and modular business parks based on the City Dock concept. Here, users from production, trade and commerce will find attractive small-scale commercial spaces in the middle of urban centres or in suburban locations.

Since entering the European market in 2005, Panattoni has developed more than 20.3 million m² of new space in Europe. In Germany, one of the company's focus markets, the Panattoni team and its more than 110 employees have brought more than 120 projects to fruition. Of these, more than 85% are brownfield revitalisations. Panattoni's German headquarters are in Hamburg, with further branches in Düsseldorf, Mannheim, Munich and Berlin. Panattoni operates a total of 53 offices in North America, Europe and Asia.

Contact:
Panattoni | www.panattoni.de
Sarah Friedrich | sfriedrich@panattoni.com
Am Sandtorkai 54 | 20457 Hamburg
 
teamtosse Agentur für Kommunikation | www.teamtosse.de
Nicole Weikmann | +49 (0)89 414 175 290 | nicole.weikmann@teamtosse.de
Kistlerhofstraße 70 | Building 88 | 81379 Munich