GSE COMPLETES A NEW 102,000 SQM LOGISTICS HUB IN TORTONA FOR GARBE

The new XXL hub, designed to meet the highest standards of efficiency, flexibility and sustainability, has achieved LEED Platinum certification.

GSE Italia, a General Contractor specialized in the design and construction of logistics, industrial and data center facilities, announces the completion of a new logistics hub developed for GARBE Industrial Real Estate Italy in Tortona, in the Province of Alessandria.

With a gross built area of approximately 102,000 sqm on a total site area of 265,000 sqm, Nexos Tortona Logistics is strategically located along the Milan-Genoa corridor, with direct access to the motorway network at the intersection of the A7 and A21 highways, and excellent connections to Genoa’s port and rail infrastructure. This prime location has enabled the development of a large-scale logistics facility designed to meet the needs of modern supply chains that increasingly require flexibility, efficiency and operational performance.

The new hub has been conceived as a single large logistics platform divided into four independent units, allowing the building to accommodate a wide range of operational requirements. The facility features more than 100 loading bays and has been developed according to high technical and performance standards. Construction works, which started in December 2024, were completed in July 2026 within a 20-month schedule.

For GSE, this project holds particular significance, not only because it marks the first collaboration in Italy with GARBE Industrial Real Estate Italy, but also because it represents the outcome of a development journey initiated by Confluence in 2019 through the site’s pre-development activities. Following GARBE’s acquisition of the land, the company entrusted GSE with the construction of the logistics hub, establishing a partnership whose first concrete result in Italy can now be celebrated.

Giulio Della Torre, Head of Logistic Development at GSE Italia, commented: “Tortona is a strategic project for GSE and one of the most significant logistics developments along the Milan-Genoa corridor. With approximately 102,000 sqm of built area, this hub combines flexibility, operational performance and sustainability. We supported GARBE throughout every phase of the project, including the process that led to the achievement of LEED Platinum certification, confirming an approach that places the client at the center and reflects shared values such as our commitment to ESG objectives, further strengthened by our recent recognition as a B Corp. Tortona is the first project delivered together in Italy, but it is part of a partnership set to grow further, building on the long-standing relationship between GARBE and the Goldbeck Group“.

The pre-development activities were managed by Confluence, GSE Group’s real estate development company, which oversaw the preliminary phases of the operation, including project structuring, preparation of development documentation and acquisition of building permits, in cooperation with local authorities. Design and construction supervision were entrusted to SFRE, while GSE played a central role during the execution phase, ensuring construction coordination, safety, quality and adherence to the project schedule.

Antonio Guarascio, Managing Director of Confluence Europe – GSE Group, added: “The Tortona project developed for GARBE demonstrates the value Confluence brings to the real estate development activities that precede the construction of a logistics asset. We managed all pre-development phases of the operation, from identifying and enhancing the site to securing the necessary permits and authorizations. Tortona’s strategic location, at the heart of the Milan-Genoa logistics corridor and connected to the Ligurian port system, makes this development particularly significant. The completion of the project represents the culmination of a journey that began years ago and confirms the Group’s ability to transform development visions into tangible projects.”

Sustainability was a key driver of the project from the earliest development and design stages, as part of a roadmap aimed at achieving LEED Platinum certification. The development incorporates solutions designed to improve building efficiency and reduce its environmental footprint, including the use of lower-emission materials such as CEM III cement, recognized for its contribution to reducing carbon emissions associated with cement production.

Beyond environmental considerations, the Tortona construction site also provided an opportunity to promote social sustainability initiatives, in line with the GSE Group’s ESG approach. Among them was an event organized together with PizzAut, the social enterprise that fosters employment inclusion and independence for young people on the autism spectrum. This initiative further demonstrates the Group’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and the creation of shared value within the communities where it operates.