Partners Group and Peakside Capital Advisors have officially handed over City Point Okęcie to its tenant, Welcome Airport Services. Delivered on a build-to-suit basis, the 11,000 sqm facility will serve as the company’s new international cargo terminal.
City Point Okęcie forms part of a logistics portfolio acquired through a joint venture between Partners Group and Peakside. In addition to the Okęcie scheme, the portfolio includes City Point Targówek, Logistics Point Raszyn and Logistics Point Piaseczno, together making up one of Warsaw’s key city logistics platforms.
The newly completed building comprises more than 11,000 sqm of premium warehouse and office space. Strategically located next to Warsaw Chopin Airport, it has been designed to meet the bespoke operational needs of Welcome Airport Services.
City Point Okęcie stands out as one of the most innovative projects on the map of Warsaw’s urban logistics. Heating and cooling will be provided by heat pumps, to be partly powered by a 450 kWp rooftop photovoltaic system. Rainwater harvesting and water-saving sanitary devices will reduce potable water consumption by up to 65 percent. For the first time in Poland, the façade has been constructed using sandwich panels with a reduced carbon footprint. ESG advisory was integrated at the concept stage, ensuring that the requirements of BREEAM, LEED and EU Taxonomy alignment are fully embedded into the project’s design. Thanks to this integrated sustainability strategy, the facility is future-proof, resilient to climate change and aligned with the highest international standards.
“City Point Okęcie is a great example of what we at Peakside stand for. As an independent investment manager, we operate as a one-stop shop – from acquisition and development, through leasing and asset management, to long-term ESG-compliant operations. Our mission is to support companies like Welcome Airport Services in their growth so they can focus entirely on their business, while we take care of the rest – from securing land and financing, to delivering and managing state-of-the-art facilities,” said Roman Skowroński, Managing Director at Peakside Capital Advisors in Poland.
Welcome Airport Services, one of Poland’s fastest-growing aviation companies, will launch a new international cargo terminal at the facility.
“This project is a milestone for Welcome Airport Services and for the further growth of our cargo operations. The facility provides us with a modern and efficient base directly adjacent to Warsaw Chopin Airport, while also reflecting our commitment to environmental responsibility. Operating from a building designed to the highest sustainability standards will allow us to better serve our clients and grow responsibly in a highly competitive market,” commented Piotr Okienczyc, President of the Management Board at Welcome Airport Services.
The project was developed in close collaboration with Depenbrock Polska as General Contractor, supported by the architectural design studio ONE Architekci, City Corsite as development advisor, 2MPM for construction supervision and scheduling, and MidoriPro as sustainability advisor. Financing for the scheme was provided by mBank.
“City Point Okęcie highlights the transformational investment approach of our JV with Peakside. By creating a highly sustainable, purpose-built facility in one of the most strategic urban logistics locations in Poland, we are delivering long-term value for both our occupiers and our clients,” added Philippe Dewevre, Member of Management, Head of Private Real Estate Asset Management Europe at Partners Group.
