The BUILDINX trade fair, which will take place from 17 to 19 November 2026 at Messe Dortmund, is increasingly focusing on the Chinese perspective on the European logistics real estate market. A specific programme item will highlight the opportunities and challenges arising from the connection between international demand and the European logistics real estate markets. This addresses the growing relevance of Chinese companies and investors for this sector.
International users, changed supply chains and new location strategies are currently shaping the market for logistics and industrial properties in Europe. German property developers are already seeing substantial demand from Asia in certain regions, with Northern Germany and the Ruhr area particularly standing out as target regions. Against this background, Chinese players are gaining importance, and their market entry and investment strategies will be analysed.
Expertise and Guidance for Trade Visitors
The programme item “China: Unlocking EU Logistics Real Estate Opportunities”, taking place on Wednesday, 18 November 2026, will provide an overview of this complex topic. Partner of this format is the German-Chinese Business Association (DCW), which contributes its expertise at the interface of both economies. In addition, real estate service provider JLL will place the prospects of the German market for industrial and logistics properties into a European context.
The event is aimed at trade visitors who cooperate with international users, investors or project partners. It offers a platform for exchange, the identification of new business opportunities and the provision of concrete, practical guidance. Various players along the value chain of logistics, industrial and data centre properties are addressed.
- —Project developers and investors
- —Industrial companies and logistics service providers
- —Retail companies and data centre operators
- —Economic development agencies and municipalities
The focus will be on market entry issues, appropriate site selection and successful project realisation. Participants will gain insights into the decision-making processes of international market players and will be informed about relevant legal and regulatory requirements. In addition, best practices for cross-country and cross-cultural collaboration will be presented to create a sound basis for future projects.
With this specific programme item, BUILDINX underlines its aim to reflect current market developments across the entire value chain of innovative properties for logistics, industry and data centres. In addition to the presentation of solutions from the exhibition and the specialist programme, the direct exchange between key players is at the heart of the event.
