SEGRO signs a lease with Coursier.fr at the SEGRO Centre Paris Les Gobelins
SEGRO, a leading logistics and industrial property owner and developer in Europe, has signed a lease with Coursier.fr for its future SEGRO Centre Paris Les Gobelins (Paris 13) urban logistics hub
Coursier.fr, which specialises in express delivery services in Paris and the Île-de-France region, will occupy a 1,600 sqm unit out of the 5,000 sqm area of the whole development that has been dedicated in part to cyclo-logistics, enabling it to strengthen its capacity to meet the growing demands of the urban logistics market. This new strategic location will be a further key step in Coursier.fr's development, optimising its last-mile delivery operations and offering new customer experiences and lower carbon solutions.
The development will be delivered and operational by early June 2025, when Coursier.fr will officially take possession of its new space.
The shell and masonry work at SEGRO Centre Paris Les Gobelins will be completed by the end of January, and the layout of a show unit and the installation of the first dock are under way and will be ready by the same date. This will give future customers a better idea of the possible layouts of the units and the organisation of the site.
Frédéric Murat, Chairman and CEO and co-founder of Coursier.fr, commented:
"We were very quickly won over by this site. In addition to the excellent listening skills of the SEGRO teams, we were impressed with its exceptional technical features within the city centre. Clean last-mile delivery, essentially carried out by cyclo-logistics, requires experience and a range of options, all of which are available at this site. There is no doubt that many more of us will be sharing it soon."
Laurence Giard, Managing Director of SEGRO France, commented:
"We are transforming the former Gobelins freight station into an urban logistics hub to enable companies to optimise their operations and supply chains and get closer to the end consumer. As our first customer, Coursier.fr is a great example of this, and we are delighted that they are taking this space at this innovative development before it has been completed. The volumes, access and location of the development are unique, offering greater flexibility, reliability and sustainability, and we are convinced of the benefits this will bring to our customers."
The SEGRO Centre Paris Les Gobelins is ideally located in the heart of the 13th arrondissement of Paris, 15 minutes from the centre of Paris and just 5 minutes from the ring road, offering rapid access to all the Parisian arrondissements. This prime location ensures optimum connectivity as close as possible to the city's businesses, shops and end consumers.
With a low-carbon refurbishment of the former Gobelins freight station and solutions tailored to soft delivery, SEGRO is offering a logistics platform within Paris that meets environmental challenges while optimising logistics operations. The modularity of the site means that spaces can be adapted to the specific needs of each company in the supply chain, from distribution to storage (the site has ICPE 1510 and 2925 authorisations). This project is a perfect illustration of SEGRO's ambition to support the transition to cleaner, lower carbon urban logistics.
SEGRO was assisted in this transaction by EOL (an industrial, logistics and commercial property consultancy).
About SEGRO
SEGRO is a UK Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), listed on the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Paris, and is a leading owner, manager and developer of modern warehouses and industrial property. It owns or manages 10.8 million square metres of space (116 million square feet) valued at £20.6 billion serving customers from a wide range of industry sectors. Its properties are located in and around major cities and at key transportation hubs in the UK and in seven other European countries.
For over 100 years SEGRO has been creating the space that enables extraordinary things to happen. From modern big box warehouses, used primarily for regional, national and international distribution hubs, to urban warehousing (including data centres) located close to major population centres and business districts, it provides high-quality assets that allow its customers to thrive.
A commitment to be a force for societal and environmental good is integral to SEGRO’s purpose and strategy. Its Responsible SEGRO framework focuses on three long-term priorities where the company believes it can make the greatest impact: Championing Low-Carbon Growth, Investing in Local Communities and Environments and Nurturing Talent.
Striving for the highest standards of innovation, sustainable business practices and enabling economic and societal prosperity underpins SEGRO’s ambition to be the best property company.