4 SCANDINAVIAN LOGISTICS SPONSORED EDITION Industrial park bids to attract more businesses after DHL moves in Verdion iPark Copenhagen entices new occupiers with a specialist facility and excellent transport links to the region. By Ebbe Fischer International freight handler DHLs decision to lease a new 12,000m2 modern warehouse unit at Verdion iPark Copenhagen to support one of the worlds largest pharmaceutical companies has set the tone for new development plans in the Greater Copenhagen area. Verdion, a pan-European real estate developer, investor and asset manager, has similar projects in Europe as well as a growing track record in Denmark, and DHLs move to this Copenhagen facility demonstrates the opportunity here for new occupiers, says executive director at Verdion, John Clements. He thinks the partnership will make the industrial park more appealing for other firms thinking about moving in. With this building let to DHL to store pharmaceuticals for a major Nordic healthcare company and supply them around the world, other businesses can be assured both of Verdions ability to deliver similar facilities and the sites ability to accommodate the complex technical requirements logistics firms increasingly need. Verdion iPark Copenhagen boasts 26,000m2 remaining of flexible warehouse accommodation available to lease. The site is located in Allerød Kommune, just 20 minutes from Copenhagen city centre by car and also within easy reach of the airport. Its also close to North Zealand where an important part of Denmarks pharmaceutical industry is based while still being suitable for a wide range of business sectors. Whoever takes space here, Verdion has their long-term needs and efficiency in mind. Sinus joints on the concrete floors used most by forklift trucks and concrete plinths around each building are both designed for durability, while buildings are planned with wider gates and yards measuring 55 metres to improve access for HGVs. Speed to market Mr Clements says road access and on-site improvements mean everything is in place to support business so they can get started straight away. With DHL now operating from the site, we have high quality infrastructure already in place, meaning that a building can be ready to move into in a short time, he says. Occupiers wont be waiting for the zoning, roads or connections that can sometimes take longer than expected at a time when speed to market is important. The new development offers big opportunities and is exciting for the area. This is the only zoned and developable land north of Copenhagen capable of delivering warehouse buildings with a requirement for environmental class 6 or 7 and the infrastructure to support development is already in place, Mr Clements explains. Copenhagen currently has very low vacancy rates there is a limited amount of existing modern warehouse facilities but growing demand from occupiers, Mr Clements adds. This is an opportunity for businesses to start with the advantages of a blank canvas and work with Verdion to create a facility that precisely meets their needs, whether that is a highly technical facility An example of a new that could be created CGI: Verdion. Scandinavian Logistics NMInsights. 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