RECORD IN VOLUMES AND TRANSACTION NUMBERS
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After the first three quarters of 2026, the Ruhr region logistics market stands out nationwide. With a total take-up of 484,000 sqm, this prime logistics region has recorded a new record volume for the period from early January to late September 2026. Notably, it is not only the aggregate result but primarily the diversified leasing activity that stands out. High-volume lease agreements and a strong number of successfully closed deals were recorded in every quarter. Consequently, take-up after only nine months already exceeds the annual averages of previous years, and the contract count is similarly above average.
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Following the major deals in the first half of the year involving pharmaceutical wholesaler Cencora (33,700 sqm; Dortmund), logistics service provider Goodcang (29,000 sqm; Duisburg), and trading company Flexi Spot (20,500 sqm; Werne), two further lettings exceeding 20,000 sqm were recorded in the third quarter. Logistics service providers Apex (24,500 sqm; Witten) and Logicall SCS (20,300 sqm; Duisburg) contributed significantly to this strong performance. Their choice of location demonstrates that demand is not concentrated on a few specific hotspots, but rather that various sub-regions of the Ruhr region are benefiting from current market dynamics.
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Driven by high demand, both the prime rent (€8.10/sqm) and the average rent (€6.80/sqm), which had remained constant throughout the year, have risen slightly.