Panattoni sells flagship automated e-grocery distribution centre leased to Auchan near Warsaw

Panattoni has completed the sale of a highly automated e-grocery distribution centre leased to Auchan in the Warsaw region. The buyer is the French investment fund CORUM XL, managed by CORUM Asset Management.

The transaction highlights strong investor demand for high-quality, income-secured logistics assets and reflects the growing importance of technology-driven facilities within Europe’s supply chains.

“The logistics sector is entering a new phase. It is driven by automation, e-commerce, and supply chain resilience. Poland remains one of the key markets in Europe, characterised by strong occupier demand and growing investor confidence. Projects such as this one – highly specialised, technology-driven, and secured by long-term leases – are exactly what the market is looking for today,” said Marek Dobrzycki, Partner at Panattoni.

The BTS (build-to-suit) facility is located in Wilcza Góra near Warsaw and comprises approximately 18,300 sqm. It serves as Auchan’s strategic national hub for e-grocery operations. The asset is fully leased under a long-term, 15-year agreement. It is powered by the Ocado Smart Platform, one of the most advanced automation systems in global grocery logistics.

The total acquisition price amounted to €30.2 million, highlighting the strong fundamentals of prime logistics assets in Poland’s capital region. The tenant’s significant capital expenditure in automation and infrastructure further strengthens the long-term security of the income stream and creates substantial barriers to relocation.

The facility has been designed to meet the highest operational and technological standards. It integrates advanced robotics, multi-temperature zones (ambient, chilled and frozen), and a reinforced structure tailored to automation processes. The centre enables highly efficient order processing and supports up to tens of thousands of products, significantly enhancing delivery quality and operational reliability.

Strategically located within Warsaw’s key logistics belt, the project benefits from direct access to major transport routes and proximity to a consumer base exceeding 3.5 million people within a one-hour drive. This positioning makes it a critical last-mile and national distribution hub for one of Europe’s leading retail operators.

“The sale of the Auchan BTS asset confirms that investors are increasingly focusing on highly specialised, technology-driven logistics properties that combine long leases with strong tenant covenants. Such assets offer resilience and long-term value in a market that is entering a new phase of growth,” said Michał Stanisławski, Co-Head of Capital Markets Poland at Panattoni. “We are seeing sustained demand for prime logistics investments in Poland, particularly those aligned with structural trends such as e-commerce, automation, and supply chain optimisation.”

The transaction reflects broader market dynamics, where modern logistics assets—especially those supporting e-commerce and cold chain distribution—continue to attract institutional capital. With e-grocery expected to be the fastest-growing segment of e-commerce in the coming years, purpose-built facilities like the Auchan BTS near Warsaw are positioned to benefit from long-term structural demand.

Panattoni continues to expand its portfolio of high-quality, future-proof industrial assets across Europe, responding to the evolving needs of both occupiers and investors.