Panattoni completes logistics facility in Szczecin, generating 500 new jobs

Panattoni has completed a major logistics development in Szczecin, delivering a build-to-suit (BTS) distribution centre for an international non-food discount retailer. Located in the Dunikowo Special Economic Zone, the project comprises over 54,000 sqm of space, including 51,500 sqm of warehouse area and 2,870 sqm allocated to office and staff functions. Approximately 500 new jobs are expected to result from the facility’s operations.

The building was developed to meet specific operational requirements, incorporating elements such as optimised traffic layout, advanced ventilation systems, and dedicated zones for automated sorting and picking technologies. The project was designed and executed in accordance with the BREEAM Outstanding certification criteria, the highest rating under the scheme.

Located near the A6 motorway and roughly 26 km from the German border, the site enables efficient logistics servicing of both northwestern Poland and the Berlin metropolitan area. The facility’s location is intended to strengthen cross-border distribution capacity while leveraging regional infrastructure and labour availability.

Dorota Jagodzińska, Managing Director at Panattoni, noted that Szczecin’s strategic location within international supply routes, combined with its workforce and the supportive stance of local authorities, contributes to the region’s growing significance in the logistics sector. She also pointed to Panattoni’s continued investment in West Pomerania, including projects in Stargard and Koszalin.

Sustainability measures at the facility include the integration of energy-efficient heating via heat pumps, LED lighting systems, and infrastructure designed for photovoltaic energy generation. The site also includes landscaped green areas using native plant species, permeable surfaces in parking zones, and ecological enhancements such as birdhouses and insect hotels to support biodiversity.

Employee amenities include outdoor seating areas, recreational facilities such as table football and ping-pong tables, bike shelters, and electric vehicle charging stations. The facility is also accessible by public transport through the Szczecin SKM rail network.