Panattoni sells e-grocery hub for €30.2m to Corum XL

Panattoni has sold its advanced e-grocery distribution centre near Warsaw, which is leased to Auchan, to the French investment fund Corum XL for €30.2 mln.

Panattoni Auchan Warsaw

The facility, spanning 18,300 m2, serves as Auchan's primary e-grocery hub and is secured by a 15-year lease. This deal underscores the strong investor interest in top-tier logistics properties, particularly those with advanced technology like the Ocado Smart Platform, which powers this highly automated centre.

The distribution centre in Wilcza Góra is strategically located to serve the Warsaw region, offering multi-temperature zones and advanced robotics for efficient order fulfilment. Its prime location and cutting-edge technology position it to capitalise on the rapid growth of the e-grocery market. The significant investment by Auchan in automation further solidifies the long-term income stability of the asset.

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.

Marek Dobrzycki, partner at Panattoni, said: “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.”

Michał Stanisławski, co-head of Capital Markets Poland at Panattoni, added: “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. 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.”