Panattoni has leased, with the advice of JLL, a 16,065 square metre module to Aldi Portugal in the north warehouse of Panattoni Park Porto Valongo, a logistics park located 25 minutes from the centre of Porto and with direct access to the main A41 and A4 motorways. The park facilitates distribution and last mile operations, being 27.7 km from Porto airport and close to other major cities such as Lisbon and Tui. This new distribution centre will allow the supermarket chain to optimise its logistics operations in a strategic location in the north of Portugal.
The logistics park has a total surface area of 76,209 square metres, divided into two buildings. The north warehouse is 26,400 square metres and currently has a unit of 7,500 square metres, while the south warehouse, of 49,734 square metres, offers modules from 12,450 square metres. The complex is designed to adapt to the needs of the sector and is BREEAM ‘Very Good’ certified, standing out for its sustainable infrastructure that includes energy-efficient LED lighting and charging stations for electric vehicles.
Gustavo Cardozo, Panattoni's Managing Director for Spain and Portugal, says: "This agreement not only reinforces our expansion in the Portuguese market, but also demonstrates the confidence that large companies have in our logistics infrastructure".
André Fradinho, Managing Director Supply Chain Management at Aldi Portugal, says: "This recent investment aims to strengthen and expand Aldi's distribution capacity in view of its significant growth in Portugal. This Centre is a strategic and immediate response to the logistical needs arising from Aldi's increased presence in Portugal, guaranteeing a sustained and efficient supply to our entire distribution network. This new facility is part of a wider plan of investments in logistics infrastructure, complementing other projects that Aldi Portugal already has underway. The Valongo Distribution Centre, with its privileged location, will play a fundamental role in reinforcing our response capacity and optimising the supply chain".
