Brownfield redevelopment for logistics real estate
“WDP redevelops brownfield sites into high-performance logistics real estate, preserving green space without compromising on location or design. (1”
Warehouses De Pauw
“WDP is a leading European logistics real estate company operating in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and Romania.”
Products & services
MyWDP client portal | Real-time building data
“MyWDP is WDP's digital client portal: real-time energy data, invoices, contracts and issue reporting for your warehouse, on desktop and mobile.”
Questions & answers
What is brownfield redevelopment?
“Brownfield redevelopment is the process of transforming previously used industrial, commercial or contaminated land into new, high-performance real estate. In logistics, it means turning older sites into modern warehouses instead of building on undeveloped land.”
What is the difference between brownfield and greenfield warehouse development?
“Greenfield development uses land that has never been built on before. Brownfield redevelopment reuses existing, previously developed sites, typically located closer to cities and transport hubs, and helps preserve open green space.”
Why choose a brownfield site over greenfield land?
“Brownfield sites are often located at strategic, well-connected locations where greenfield land is scarce or restricted by zoning rules. Redeveloping them lets companies secure prime logistics real estate without adding pressure on undeveloped land.”
How does WDP manage a brownfield redevelopment project?
“WDP acts as a one-stop-shop partner, combining site knowhow, a dedicated project management team, and an established process to guide a brownfield redevelopment project from acquisition through to a ready-to-use logistics building.”
What is a build-to-suit warehouse?
“A build-to-suit warehouse is a logistics facility designed and built around one company's specific operational requirements, covering automation level, temperature control, dock configuration and clear height, rather than a standard shell adapted afterward. The building is engineered to match how the operation actually works, not the other way round.”
How is build-to-suit different from leasing an existing warehouse?
“Leasing an existing warehouse is faster: the building already exists, so occupation can start within weeks. Build-to-suit takes longer, typically 12 to 15 months from contract signing, but the facility is designed entirely around the company's process from day one. In both cases the business leases rather than owns, so the investment stays off the balance sheet.”
How is build-to-suit different from building your own warehouse?
“In a build-to-suit project, WDP funds, develops and owns the asset as landlord, while the company/tenant leases a facility designed entirely around its operation. Building independently means carrying the capital outlay, permitting risk and long-term ownership and maintenance liability directly. Build-to-suit delivers the same tailored outcome without that balance sheet or operational burden.”
What is the difference between renting an existing warehouse and a tailored warehouse?
“An existing warehouse is often available at short notice and is perfect if you need additional logistics space at short notice. Does your organisation have specific requirements in terms of layout, automation, sustainability or production processes?”
What information does WDP need in order to properly assess your logistics requirements?
“To provide you with the best possible advice, we would like to receive some basic details about your project. These include the preferred region, the required floor space, the desired completion date, the type of activities (storage, distribution or production) and any technical requirements, such as clear height, loading bays or automation.”
When and why should you rent a warehouse with WDP?
“Renting a warehouse is the right choice when your business needs flexibility, speed and room to scale.”
In which countries does WDP have warehouses for rent?
“WDP has an extensive network of logistics sites in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Romania and Germany. Soon, we will also be expanding into Spain and Italy. Our warehouses are situated in strategic locations along key transport corridors, close to ports, motorways and urban distribution centres. You can easily search for available locations via our overview page.”
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- Entity ID
- urn:readyscan:entity:warehouses-de-pauw-q19709860
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- fnv1a64:7400459fa47a2eaa
- Entity revision
- fnv1a64:268094c2aa198af4
- Published
- 2026-10-27
- Modified
- 2026-10-27
- Source summary
- WDP: “WDP is a leading European logistics real estate company operating in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and Romania.”