TOP RESULTS: TAKE-UP EXCEEDS PREVIOUS YEAR AND AVERAGE
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The Ruhr region logistics market started the year well and can report a pleasing interim result after the first three months: With a total take-up of 120,000 sqm, the polycentric logistics region even recorded its best start to the year since 2020. The significant increase in take-up of almost 52% compared to the first quarter of 2025 and the jump above the ten-year average (+10%) can also be seen as further positive factors for the current buoyant leasing momentum.
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Leases in Duisburg made a significant contribution to take-up, representing 61% of market activity: With major deals involving the international e-commerce fulfillment company Goodcang (29,000 sqm), the groundbreaking ceremony for a production hall for Siemens Mobility in Logport Rheinhausen (20,000 sqm) and the deal of the Chinese retail group JD.com (18,000 sqm), the three largest contracts since the beginning of the year have been in the Ruhr metropolis. In addition to the deals in Duisburg, the focus of demand so far this year has been primarily in the central sub-regions of the Ruhr region. In this context, smaller and medium-sized lettings in cities such as Essen, Dortmund or Gelsenkirchen should be mentioned in the first place.
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Although the level of rents has not changed significantly since the end of 2025, a 12-month comparison shows an increase of around 5% in both prime and average rent. Premium space in prime locations still command up to €8.00 per sqm, whilst the current average is at €6.70 per sqm.