ID Logistics to Handle Distribution for Lactalis Group in Steinau Starting 2026

Following the signing of the agreement for long-term collaboration between the contract logistics provider ID Logistics Germany and the dairy product specialist Lactalis Group in September 2024, planning is progressing systematically. Additionally, all warehouse processes for the refrigerated warehouse in Steinau an der Straße, set to commence operations in 2026, have been thoroughly conceptualized.

(Griesheim/Steinau an der Straße) Starting next year, well-known brands such as Président, Leerdammer, Salakis, and Galbani in the cheese sector, as well as the milk brands MinusL, Frankenland, and Thüringer Land will be stored and distributed to retail in Steinau an der Straße.

“Currently, ID Logistics and Lactalis are examining automation options in the logistics center and the associated deployment of innovative technologies,” reports Robin Otto, CEO of ID Logistics Germany.

Furthermore, a land purchase agreement for 68,400 m² has been signed with Scannell Properties. The real estate developer will collaborate with the ID Logistics Group to construct a 36,700 m² build-to-suit logistics building (33,000 m² logistics space, along with 2,200 m² of office space and 1,500 m² of mezzanine space) on the site at Burgelsfeld Street. For this logistics property, ID Logistics and Lactalis have jointly signed a long-term lease agreement with a duration of 20 years.

Three Units, Two of Which Are Designed for Refrigerated Logistics

The project is divided into three units, two of which are designed for refrigerated logistics and maintained at a constant temperature between 2 and 5°C. The sustainable property will also be equipped with a heat pump, electric charging stations for cars, LED lighting, and a 3 MWp photovoltaic system.

“We would like to thank ID Logistics, Lactalis, and also Mayor Zimmermann and the city of Steinau for the excellent collaboration on this project. We are now looking forward to starting the work – and to building a highly specialized, sustainable facility that will enable Lactalis to optimize distribution processes throughout Germany,” explains Jan Imfeld, Country Head, Germany, Scannell Properties.

“The land agreement with Scannell and the establishment of Lactalis and ID Logistics represents one of the largest projects in recent years for the city of Steinau an der Straße. On behalf of the citizens of our city, I warmly welcome all the companies involved,” says Christian Zimmermann, Mayor of the Brothers Grimm City of Steinau an der Straße.

Option for an Additional 10,000 m² of Logistics Space

The refrigerated logistics site in Steinau an der Straße is designed for Lactalis’s growth. Following the conceptualization of logistics processes for Lactalis’s launch in 2026 in initially two new construction phases, there is an option for another company to utilize a hall section of 10,000 m². This option may be of interest to companies from sectors such as food, e-commerce, consumer goods/FMCG, retail, or fashion, as well as renewable energies. The hall section can be used as standard logistics space or technically developed into a refrigerated hall for the storage and handling of fresh goods.

Photo: © ID Logistics/Scannell