LIP Invest acquires new logistics facility in Bremen’s freight hub

LIP Invest, a German provider of logistics real estate funds, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of a newly completed distribution center in Bremen. Located at Senator-Blase-Straße 19, within Bremen’s cargo transport center (GVZ), the facility boasts a total rental space of 21,000 square meters. The property was acquired in an off-market transaction from L.I.T. Group, with whom LIP finalized the deal. The acquisition process was supported by Walch Rittberg Nagel for legal and tax advice, ES EnviroSustain for ESG due diligence, and Alea real for technical due diligence and construction oversight. The building’s financing was provided by Sparkasse Bremen.

The logistics facility, built over a 31,100 square meter site in just 10 months, features 18,100 square meters of hall space, 1,300 square meters for mezzanine areas, and 1,350 square meters dedicated to office and social spaces. The building is designed for flexible access, with 16 ramp gates, including 6 jumbo gates, and two ground-level gates. It also offers 35 parking spaces for cars, 4 for trucks, and 39 for bicycles, with strong links to public transportation and cycling networks.

Certified to DGNB Gold standards, the building underscores its sustainability credentials. AvanLog Solar, a sister company of LIP Invest, is installing a 2,025-kilowatt-peak photovoltaic system on the roof. This solar array will enhance the building’s carbon footprint and provide renewable energy to the tenant or the equivalent of powering 667 households. Electric vehicle charging stations for cars and e-bikes will also be powered by the solar system.

L.I.T. Lager und Logistik GmbH has secured a long-term lease on the new facility, which will be used to provide logistics services for customers in both retail and industry. At the new Bremen location, import containers will be unloaded, goods stored, and orders prepared for dispatch.

Bremen’s GVZ is the largest and most significant freight village in Germany, offering substantial advantages for logistics operations with its multimodal connections to rail, waterways, and major seaports. The facility’s 24/7 operational potential, combined with its proximity to key logistics infrastructure, makes it particularly attractive for import/export logistics and long-haul distribution.

“Proximity to logistics infrastructure is crucial in the sector, and the limited space in freight villages like Bremen’s GVZ makes such locations highly sought after,” said Bodo Hollung, Managing Director and Partner at LIP Invest. “With no undeveloped plots remaining in the area, we are pleased to have secured this modern facility, further strengthening our portfolio with a property in such an advantageous location.”