LIP Invest purchases logistics facility in Bremen

German logistics real estate fund specialist LIP Invest has purchased a contemporary transhipment logistics facility within the Bremen Freight Village (GVZ).

Bremen GVZ - LIP Invest

This off-market transaction, handled by project developer DLH Real Estate, was executed for the "LIP Real Estate Investment Fund – Logistics Germany V," managed by IntReal.

Comprehensive due diligence was performed by LPA, RSM Ebner Stolz, Cushman & Wakefield and EnviroSustain.

Completed in 2024, the property spans a 41,000 m2 site, offering a total leasable area of approximately 9,600 m2. This includes about 8,000 m2 for warehousing and logistics, with an additional 1,700 m2 dedicated to office and social spaces. The exterior features an expansive 23,000 m2 of paved outdoor area.

The building is split into two units: a 6,000 m2 transhipment hall and a 2,000 m2 warehouse. Notably, it's equipped to store and handle materials up to water hazard class 3, making it suitable for hazardous goods and offering high versatility for various users.

Designed for efficiency and sustainability, the facility boasts 76 dock levelers and two ground-level doors. Warehouse areas are unheated, while offices utilize a heat pump for fossil-fuel-free operation. Further green features include four EV charging stations, a rooftop photovoltaic system for electricity generation, and solar thermal energy for hot water.

Its prime location within the Bremen GVZ offers exceptional multimodal connectivity via rail and inland waterways, ideal for both import/export and nationwide distribution. Excellent access to the A1 and A28 motorways, coupled with good public transport links, further enhances its appeal. The property is currently leased long-term to a global logistics service provider, handling a diverse range of goods.

David Zimmermann, managing director of LIP Invest, said: “This logistics property in the Bremen GVZ, with its high flexibility for third-party use, represents another important jigsaw piece for our fund. The acquisition helps to stabilise a distribution yield of well over five per cent. At the same time, we expect additional capital commitments from institutional investors in the short term. We are already gearing up for the next property acquisitions from our secured seed portfolio, ensuring a swift capital call for investors.”