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IDEC has initiated the construction of an innovative logistics project with SEMMARIS at the Marché International (MIN) of Rungis (94), the world’s largest wholesale market. The planned multi-story cold storage facility will cover an area of 20,400 m² and is designed to accommodate trucks weighing up to 44 tons on two levels. This project represents a new generation of buildings aimed at minimizing space consumption and integrating into a responsible logistics strategy. It will be one of the first logistics projects in France to comply with the low carbon building guidelines (BBCA).
Central actor in the MIN of Rungis
SEMMARIS manages the largest fresh produce market in the world and is responsible for the development and modernization of the MIN of Rungis. With the I10b project, the company aims to meet changing logistical demands by providing suitable infrastructure for food storage while optimizing land use in an already highly urbanized environment.
Vertical development of the logistics project
The I10b project will be realized through a tender process for planning and construction, showcasing IDEC’s expertise in integrated engineering services. The construction will be entirely designed in-house and features a sophisticated technical concept: a two-story cold storage facility that allows access for 44-ton trucks to the upper level. This unique arrangement in the heart of the MIN of Rungis enables two logistical areas with identical functions to be stacked on top of each other, optimizing space consumption and improving the efficiency of logistics flows. The building will accommodate up to four independent users, each with their own logistical areas, offices, and technical facilities.
Scope of the project and logistical efficiency
The project encompasses a total area of approximately 20,400 m² and will include four logistical units of about 4,000 m² each, complemented by independent offices and technical rooms. Each floor will have its own truck yard, accessible via one-sided concrete slopes to ensure smooth and safe truck traffic. While the ground floor will operate in a cross-docking mode, the upper level will feature a one-sided organization. This planning aims to maximize logistical efficiency and user autonomy.
Environmental awareness and social responsibility
Despite the technical complexity of the project, SEMMARIS has set ambitious goals to reduce environmental impact. From the outset, several key options in the area of social responsibility (RSE) have been integrated into the planning. The building will include a photovoltaic system on the roof, installed by GROUPE IDEC ENR Solar. This system will provide renewable energy to cover a significant portion of the energy needs. Additionally, the building will be connected to the shared district heating network of the MIN of Rungis, which is based on largely decarbonized energy.
The completion of the project is expected in the fall of 2027.
