SEGRO signs a new lease with DB Schenker at the SEGRO Centre Paris Les Gobelins
SEGRO, a leading logistics and industrial property owner and developer in Europe, has signed a lease with DB Schenker to set up one of its ‘last mile’ hubs at the SEGRO Centre Paris Les Gobelins site, Paris 13, with an initial unit featuring a private courtyard
The SEGRO Centre Paris Les Gobelins, a former freight station located in Paris’ 13th district, is an innovative, sustainable and responsible urban logistics hub that blends into an urban landscape rich in history and marked by far-reaching transformations. It is part of the dynamic, mixed-use Olympiades district, which includes public facilities such as the BnF (National Library of France), numerous shops, sports facilities, housing and offices, as well as green spaces.
The site benefits from an exceptional location, 15 minutes from the centre of Paris and 5 minutes from the ring road (Porte d'Ivry), with fast links to all districts and the A1 and A4 motorways. It is also accessible by public transport, with metro line 14 (Olympiades), RER, stations (Lyon, Austerlitz) and airports (Orly, 16 minutes away).
The tenant, DB Schenker, is an international company specialising in logistics and freight transport. Since 30 April 2025, it has been part of the Danish DSV group, following its acquisition from Deutsche Bahn, the German rail group.
With a presence throughout France and a base in the Île-de-France region, the company's ambition is to offer efficient, sustainable and innovative logistics solutions, using new technologies and multimodal transport networks.
DB Schenker has chosen the SEGRO Centre Paris Les Gobelins because it fits in with its sustainable urban logistics strategy and strengthens its presence in inner Paris, optimising its last-mile delivery operations and pursuing its commitments.
Laurence Giard, Managing Director of SEGRO France, comments:
"The arrival of DB Schenker marks its first move into one of our sites, and we are proud that it has chosen SEGRO to support its development in inner city Paris. This step fully illustrates our ambition to offer innovative solutions in the heart of the city, in response to the logistical and regulatory challenges of today and tomorrow. Thanks to its strategic location, environmental performance and modular design for last-mile delivery, this site is a concrete lever to support our customers in the transition towards more efficient and responsible urban logistics, as close as possible to end consumers."
Bruno Lefeuvre, Real Estate Director at DB Schenker, adds:
"This new site in Paris is another step towards our commitment to decarbonising transport and logistics. The Gobelins site ticks all the boxes, with its inner ring road, easy access by lorry (including semi-trailers), and suitable loading bays and unloading areas. Well done to the SEGRO teams, who thought about the real needs of transport and logistics from the outset.
"Through our subsidiary ‘Les Triporteurs Français’, this branch will enable us to deliver to the south-eastern districts of Paris. We expect to be making around 250 deliveries a day, mainly B2B, to supply retailers in the consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, wine and spirits sectors.2
DB Schenker will begin operations at the site in June 2025, operating with cargo bikes and electric utility vehicles.
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 10.3 million square metres of space (111 million square feet) valued at £20.3 billion at 31 December 2024 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.
See www.SEGRO.com for further information.