CL Property, a Polish developer specialising in multi-functional industrial and logistics space, has announced a transaction with DSV for the Citylink Łódź project. A new DSV logistics centre will be built on the 5.7-ha property located on ul. Zakładowa.
Danish company DSV - Global Transport & Logistics last year announced an investment programme in Poland to build a network of logistics centres. The project prepared by Citylink in Łódź is part of the implementation of this five-year plan and is the second facility created by DSV according to the new, ecological standard.
The location of the site in Łódź Widzew, with direct access to public transport and only 1.5 km from the A1 motorway junction, guarantees excellent logistics services not only for Łódź, but also for the entire region of central Poland. What connects us with DSV is our approach and understanding of the importance of sustainability aspects in our warehouse investments. When preparing the project for construction in the land development process, we focused on a high level of environmental aspects with future users in mind.
Michał Gonicki, Leasing & Asset manager at CL Property
CL Property was responsible for the entire land development process, including the acquisition of individual plots of land from individuals and the City, through to obtaining an environmental decision and finally obtaining planning permission. The company also carried out the exiting, cabling of the power line and demolition of the existing buildings.
The planned facility will consist of a cross-dock courier section and a high-bay warehouse, occupying a total of more than 26,000 sqm. The aim is to make the facility energy self-sufficient, so the building will be equipped with photovoltaic panels and energy storage. The investment also includes installations to support water efficiency and infrastructure to support electromobility, including chargers for vans and cars. The prototype for the Łódź investment is the DSV logistics centre currently under construction in Wypędy near Warsaw.
Today, ESG is an important part of the strategy of many of our business partners, and we are not only adapting to this trend, but striving to pioneer it. We believe that reducing the carbon footprint will become a key business aspect, especially for the future of the TSL market. I believe that companies operating in this industry that do not take concrete steps in achieving their green transformation goals will lose their competitiveness.
Wojciech Cipiur, President of the Management Board of DSV Solutions Polska
DSV, the new owner of the site, plans to start construction work at the beginning of 2025, and expects to launch the new facility in Q4 2025.
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