Expanded Logistics Hub in Brieselang: Retail Giant Edeka Pumps €300 Million into Havelland Development
In an exciting development for the town of Brieselang, Edeka Minden-Hannover has announced plans to build a state-of-the-art logistics centre, expected to create approximately 1,000 new jobs in various professions such as mechatronics, electrical engineering, and logistics.
The project, valued at around 300 million euros, will be located north of the A10 in the area of the goods traffic centre. Edeka aims to obtain certification according to the guidelines of the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) to verify the sustainability of the construction.
The logistics centre will span around 150,000 square metres of storage space and will be equipped with modern IT systems to evaluate sales data in real-time, thereby reducing shortages in the supplied markets. The centre will also incorporate ecological standards, including the installation of solar photovoltaic systems on the roof areas of the new warehouse.
The company has already acquired approximately 60 hectares of land for the project, and the feasibility study, which aims to identify necessary infrastructure measures and how they can be implemented, has been approved by the municipal council. The construction is expected to begin in 2028 and be completed in the early 2030s.
During this period, the administration will be engaged in concrete planning work, including clarifying traffic and noise issues, and implementing the feasibility study. The planned underground infrastructure measures, including the construction of utility connections such as water, sewage, electricity, and telecommunications, will be implemented through trenching and pipeline laying, coordinated with local authorities to ensure integration with existing networks.
The deputy mayor of Brieselang, Thomas Lessing, views the settlement of Edeka as a new perspective for the town's economy. The logistics centre will supply more than 350 Edeka retailers in Berlin and Brandenburg, strengthening the logistical infrastructure of the capital region by handling the supply more efficiently.
Edeka has also announced its commitment to the environment, with plans to convert its entire truck fleet to bio-LNG fuel by 2026. Currently, 500 vehicles run on this fuel, and the number is expected to increase to 650 in the future. The company will also offer training positions as part of the project.
The project has received unanimous support from the municipal council, marking a significant step forward in the development of Brieselang. With a population of approximately 12,000 inhabitants, the town is set to witness a significant boost in its economy and infrastructure.
