On Wednesday, 5th February, the district councilor for urban development, Korinna Stephan (B‘90/Grüne), visited Prologis' newest site at Wittestraße 38. The recently completed facility (DC4) sets a new benchmark for sustainable logistics infrastructure and combines innovative construction methods with strong environmental credentials.
A pioneering all-electric building has been developed on approximately 8,400 square meters of land—a facility that runs entirely on electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. A heat pump will provide climate control, and a photovoltaic system is planned for installation in consultation with the future tenant.
These features will enable the building to make a significant contribution to climate-friendly logistics. Additionally, the sustainable revitalisation of a former industrial site ensures that valuable commercial space is preserved, strengthening the local economy.
Prologis, one of the largest logistics companies with 3.3 million square meters of logistics space in Germany alone, views the Berlin-Brandenburg region as particularly dynamic and thriving.
At the topping-out ceremony for the newly completed all-electric building, District Mayor Emine Demirbüken-Wegner (CDU) reflected on the site’s long industrial history and its transformation:"This area has a rich industrial past. The Dalldorfer Heide was first developed in 1892/93 with the construction of the Kremmen Railway, which brought industry to this part of Berlin. One factory led to another—Borsig to the north, Carl Flohr to the south, now well known as elevator manufacturer Flohr-Otis. Today, Prologis is continuing that legacy in a new and sustainable way. The demand for environmentally friendly logistics solutions is growing, and projects like this help connect international, national, regional, and local supply chains, making them a vital part of modern infrastructure.”
District Councilor Stephan emphasised the relevance of such locations for Reinickendorf's economic development: “The district is specifically committed to the preservation and further development of commercial and industrial areas with its economic area concept. Projects like this show how important close cooperation between the district, companies and investors is in order to create sustainable and future-proof business locations. The combination of modern logistics and climate protection is a decisive step in the further development of Berlin as a business metropolis. In Prologis, we have a reliable partner who demonstrates how sustainable urban development can be achieved.”
The revitalisation of the former industrial area as a last-mile logistics location enables the efficient supply of Berlin's companies and population. Such areas are in particularly high demand, as their central location enables shorter delivery distances to consumers and companies, ensuring faster deliveries. At the same time, it is a sustainable alternative to new building areas and helps to minimise the ecological footprint.
“Centrally located logistics space in Berlin is in short supply, while the demand for efficient last-mile logistics continues to grow. Former industrial sites like this one are therefore becoming increasingly important,' explains Hannes Möller, capital deployment manager at Prologis in Berlin. "We have worked closely with the district to create a long-term solution that integrates well with the location and considers the local community. We are already in dialogue with potential tenants who see this site as a prime example of how logistics can be both highly efficient and environmentally responsible.”
