Swiss Life AM expands logistics platform into the Netherlands

Swiss Life Asset Managers is expanding its "Roots" logistics pipeline into the Netherlands with the acquisition of a 23,000 m2 site in Oosterhout near Tilburg.

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The company plans to develop Tilburg I, a modern logistics facility spanning approximately 16,400 m2, with construction slated to begin in 2026. 
This project marks a significant step in Swiss Life Asset Managers' European logistics expansion. 
The strategically located site in Noord-Brabant offers excellent connectivity to major motorways and proximity to the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp. 
The new logistics facility will be divided into two sections, with the flexibility to be leased by a single tenant or multiple users. This space will include about 14,000 m2for storage, 600 m2 for offices and communal areas, and 1,800 m2 of mezzanine space. 
The property will also incorporate sustainable features such as heat pumps and a potential rooftop solar system, to achieve a "Very Good" BREEAM sustainability certification.
Ingo Steves, managing partner Logistics at Swiss Life Asset Managers, stated: “The Netherlands is one of the most dynamic logistics markets in Europe, supported by the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp and a dense network of rail, road and waterways. With “Tilburg I’, we are expanding our presence along the most significant Dutch logistics corridor and strengthening the sustainable international expansion of our ‘Roots’ pipeline.” 
Michael Eberle, project manager at Swiss Life Asset Managers, added: “With state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible use options and excellent transport connections, 'Tilburg I’ will offer our clients a state-of-the-art logistics property in a strategic location for the Dutch and European logistics market.”