Logistics Boom in Loures: The Projects Transforming the Municipality
Lidl, Panattoni, VGP, Logicor, and IKEA have invested over 250 million euros in logistics in Loures. Discover all the projects, what they mean for the market, and for anyone looking for a warehouse.
- Over 250 million euros invested in logistics centers in Loures between 2023 and 2026.
- Lidl opened the country's largest logistics center in Loures: 54,000 m², €115M investment.
- Panattoni Park Lisbon-City (Santa Iria de Azóia): 85,500 m² under construction, delivery expected mid-2026.
- VGP Park Loures I (DPD + DHL): 100% occupied. VGP Park Loures II: 53,400 m² under development.
- Availability rate in Greater Lisbon: just 3.25%. Prime rents have risen 40% since 2019.
- New A1 exit at São João da Talha (2027) and Linha Violeta metro line (2029) will improve access.
Loures is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. Over the past three years, the municipality has attracted investments exceeding 250 million euros in large-scale logistics centers, led by names like Lidl, Panattoni, VGP, Logicor, and IKEA. This is no coincidence: the combination of strategic location, road access, and proximity to Lisbon Airport makes Loures the epicenter of the logistics boom in the Área Metropolitana de Lisboa.
This article maps all the major projects underway, the infrastructure that will change the game, and what this means for anyone who has or is looking for a warehouse in the municipality.
Why Loures Has Become Lisbon's Logistics Epicenter
The answer starts with the map. Loures occupies a central position in the Área Metropolitana de Lisboa, with direct access to the main motorways: A1 (Lisboa-Porto), CRIL (A36), CREL (A9), A8 (Lisboa-Leiria), and EN10. Aeroporto Humberto Delgado is less than 15 minutes from the municipality's main industrial zones. The Sacavém-Alverca corridor, which runs through Loures, accounts for more than 61% of all logistics stock in Greater Lisbon (Savills, 2025).
Added to this geographical advantage is an extremely tight market. The availability rate in Greater Lisbon is just 3.25% out of a total stock of 3.52 million m². Prime rents have risen approximately 40% since 2019, reaching €5.50 to €7.00/m²/month depending on location and building quality (Supply Chain Magazine, 2026). In 2025, investment in the industrial and logistics sector in Portugal reached €299 million, the highest volume since 2022.
With little available supply and growing demand (driven by e-commerce and nearshoring), major international developers chose Loures for their next-generation projects.
The Major Projects in Numbers
| Project | Location | Investment | Area (m²) | Status (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Logistics Center | Santo António dos Cavaleiros | €115M | 54,000 | Operational (March 2025) |
| Panattoni Park Lisbon-City | Santa Iria de Azóia | n.d. | 85,485 | Under construction (delivery mid-2026) |
| VGP Park Loures I | Santo António dos Cavaleiros | n.d. | 19,744 | 100% occupied (DPD + DHL) |
| VGP Park Loures II | Santo Antão do Tojal | n.d. | 53,417 | Under development |
| Logicor | Póvoa de Santa Iria + Alverca | n.d. | 40,000 | Licensing / pre-construction |
| IKEA Loures | Loures | €37M | Existing | Logistics conversion completed |
Adding just the projects with known investment figures, Loures has already surpassed €150 million in confirmed logistics investment. Including the Panattoni, VGP II, and Logicor projects, the total value easily exceeds €250 million.
Project by Project: What Is Being Built
Lidl: the country's largest logistics center
Opened in March 2025, Lidl's logistics center in Santo António dos Cavaleiros is the largest in the country. The numbers are impressive: 54,000 m² of covered area, capacity for 44,000 pallets, 111 loading/unloading docks, 257 light vehicle parking spaces, and 66 for heavy vehicles. The total investment was €115 million and construction involved around 300 companies (Lidl Portugal, 2025).
The center supplies up to 100 stores in the central region and created more than 200 direct jobs. It replaces the former Sintra depot, which will be converted into an operational support center. On the sustainability front, it features 2.5 MW photovoltaic panels (equivalent to the consumption of 800 households), 18 electric vehicle charging stations, rainwater harvesting systems, LED lighting, and BREEAM certification.
Panattoni Park Lisbon-City: 85,500 m² in Santa Iria de Azóia
Panattoni's second logistics park in Portugal occupies the site of the former Covina glass factory, 5 minutes from the A1 and 11 km from Lisbon Airport. The project includes 85,485 m² of gross leasable area distributed across 5 buildings, with offices, 122 loading docks, 11-meter clear height, electric fleet chargers, and BREEAM Excellent certification (Panattoni, 2025).
Phase 1 construction (52,590 m² in 3 multi-tenant buildings) began in February 2025, with delivery expected by mid-2026. Phase 2 (32,893 m² in 2 flexible buildings) will follow immediately. Commercialization is handled by Cushman & Wakefield and Savills.
VGP Park Loures I and II: last-mile for Greater Lisbon
VGP Park Loures I, at Planalto da Caldeira (A40/CREL junction), was delivered in November 2023 and is 100% occupied by DPD and DHL Parcel. With 19,744 m² dedicated to last-mile logistics, just 13 km from central Lisbon, it was one of the first signs of international interest in Loures (VGP, 2023).
The success of the first park led VGP to proceed with VGP Park Loures II in Santo Antão do Tojal, 1 minute from the A9. With 53,417 m² of leasable area in 2 buildings (minimum units of 5,500 m²) and expected BREEAM Excellent certification, the park is currently in the commercialization phase (VGP Parks).
Logicor: conversion in Póvoa de Santa Iria and Alverca
Logicor, one of Europe's largest logistics asset owners, is preparing two conversion projects in the municipality: 30,000 m² in Póvoa de Santa Iria (building permit expected by September 2025) and 10,000 m² in Alverca (construction start planned for early 2026). These projects are part of Logicor's broader strategy in Portugal, which includes a 40,000 m² complex in Montijo (Logicor / Sábado, 2025).
IKEA: €37 million in logistics in Loures
IKEA invested €37 million between 2022 and 2024 in converting its Loures store into an e-commerce fulfillment center. All online orders for the Portuguese market are now prepared in Loures, eliminating dependence on the logistics warehouse in Spain. Online sales already account for 22% of IKEA Portugal's revenue and 78% of home deliveries are made by 100% electric vehicles, one of the best ratios within the group worldwide (IKEA Portugal, 2025).
Beyond logistics, Loures is investing in innovation. The Loures Innovation Hub, located at the Mercado Abastecedor da Região de Lisboa (MARL), reopened in 2024 after two years of restructuring. It offers 400 m² of food production laboratory (FoodLab), a KitchenLab for proof-of-concept testing, and coworking spaces for startups across all sectors.
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Infrastructure That Will Change the Game
Logistics projects are not the only investments in Loures. Two major transport infrastructure projects will transform the municipality's accessibility.
New A1 exit at São João da Talha
Câmara Municipal de Loures launched the public tender in July 2025 for a new A1 exit at São João da Talha, in partnership with Brisa. The investment is approximately €10 million and includes a new 470-meter ramp (south-to-north direction) between the Sacavém and Santa Iria de Azóia junctions, two roundabouts, and three connecting axes to the EN10 (ECO, 2025).
Construction is expected to begin in the second half of 2026 and be completed by late 2027. For the industrial zones of Sacavém, Prior Velho, and Bobadela, this exit represents direct access to the A1 without having to go through the Sacavém junction, reducing travel time and congestion.
Linha Violeta: light metro Odivelas-Loures
The Linha Violeta will be a surface light metro with 11.5 km and 17 stations (12 at surface level, 3 underground, 2 in trench), connecting Loures to Odivelas and the Metropolitano de Lisboa network. The total investment is €677.5 million (Metro de Lisboa, 2025).
Nine stations will be in the municipality of Loures, serving the parishes of Loures, Santo António dos Cavaleiros, and Frielas along 6.4 km. Completion is expected by 2029. For companies with warehouses in Loures, the metro will facilitate access for employees who depend on public transport, an important factor in attracting and retaining workers in industrial zones.
The Terminal Ferroviário da Bobadela, one of Portugal's main rail-road terminals and the most important dry port of the Port of Lisbon, is in a consolidation phase. The Terminal Norte, the only one still active, is expected to be decommissioned by the end of 2026, with relocation still under study. This change could affect rail logistics in the area and open urban reconversion opportunities along the river.
What This Means for Those Who Have or Are Looking for a Warehouse in Loures
The logistics boom in Loures has direct consequences for anyone operating or looking for space in the municipality.
Rising rents, upward trend. With the availability rate at just 3.25% and demand consistently outpacing supply, rents continue to rise. Those who already have a lease benefit from stability, but renewals and new contracts reflect the new market values.
Better infrastructure, more value. The new A1 exit and Linha Violeta will increase the value of warehouses in Loures. Better accessibility means more efficient operations and greater ease in recruiting employees. Warehouses with good road access and close to public transport tend to have lower tenant turnover.
New supply is large-scale. The Panattoni, VGP, and Logicor projects mainly target large operators (minimum units of 5,000+ m²). For companies looking for warehouses of 500 to 5,000 m², supply remains scarce, which maintains pressure on existing spaces in this segment.
Sustainability as standard. All new projects include BREEAM certification, solar panels, electric chargers, and energy management systems. This trend reflects not only regulatory requirements (the new EPBD directive must be transposed by May 2026) but also tenant preference for efficient buildings that reduce operating costs.
If you are looking for a warehouse in Loures, the moment requires decisiveness. With availability at historic lows and new supply oriented toward large operators, medium-sized spaces are increasingly contested. Durgesta's warehouses in Sacavém, Prior Velho, and Loures offer established locations with direct access to major motorways and proximity to the airport.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The largest projects are Lidl's logistics center (54,000 m², 115 million euros, operational since March 2025), Panattoni Park Lisbon-City in Santa Iria de Azóia (85,485 m² under construction, delivery expected by mid-2026), VGP Park Loures I (19,744 m², 100% occupied by DPD and DHL), and VGP Park Loures II (53,417 m² under development in Santo Antão do Tojal). Logicor is also preparing two conversion projects in Póvoa de Santa Iria and Alverca totaling 40,000 m².
The availability rate in Greater Lisbon is just 3.25% out of a total stock of approximately 3.52 million square meters, according to Savills data (first half of 2025). The Sacavém-Alverca corridor, which runs through Loures, accounts for more than 61% of all logistics stock in the region, making the municipality particularly competitive.
Prime rents in Greater Lisbon range from 5.50 to 7.00 euros per square meter per month, having risen approximately 40% since 2019. Values vary depending on building quality, exact location, and space size. In the Sacavém and Prior Velho area, existing warehouses charge rents between 6 and 10 euros per square meter per month.
The public tender was launched in July 2025, with construction expected to begin in the second half of 2026 and completion estimated for late 2027. The project, with an investment of approximately 10 million euros, includes a new 470-meter ramp, two roundabouts, and three connecting axes to the EN10, directly improving access to the industrial zones of Sacavém, Prior Velho, and Bobadela.
Yes. The Linha Violeta will be a surface light metro with 11.5 km and 17 stations, of which 9 are in the municipality of Loures, serving the parishes of Loures, Santo António dos Cavaleiros, and Frielas. The line connects to Odivelas and the existing Metropolitano de Lisboa network. Completion is expected by 2029, with a total investment of 677.5 million euros.
Yes, both positively and negatively. Positive: infrastructure improvements (new A1 exit, metro) increase the value of existing spaces and facilitate operations. Negative: rents are rising and availability is extremely low, which can make expansions or relocations difficult. Those who already have a lease benefit from stability, but renewals tend to reflect new market values.
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