HIH Invest, in collaboration with Urban Partners, has long-term let 19,000 square metres of logistics space in Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia, to Goodcang Logistics GmbH. Goodcang Logistics, a provider of global fulfilment and logistics solutions, is part of the CIRRO Group. Following its completion in July 2026, the property at Emscherbruch 10 will encompass a total rental area of 36,821 square metres, and this letting now means it is fully occupied.
The new-build logistics facility was acquired in May 2025 by HIH Invest in a joint venture with Logicenters, Urban Partners' logistics platform, from the E-Gruppe. The E-Gruppe also acted as the project developer for the asset. Marco Nicks, Project Manager Value Add at HIH Invest, highlighted the high demand for modern logistics spaces available at short notice and cited the property's excellent accessibility and future-proof amenities as key factors for the successful letting.
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The significance of the location is underscored by Goodcang Logistics GmbH's planned expansion: the company will take over an additional approximately 18,500 square metres that will become available after the expiration of an existing lease agreement in 2031. This demonstrates confidence in the long-term attractiveness of the site. Henning Kirchenkamp, Business Development Manager at Logicenters by Urban Partners, emphasised that the full leasing of the property even before its completion confirms the strategy of investing in prime logistics locations such as the Ruhr area. He highlighted the excellent transport links within one of Europe's largest urban agglomerations, which makes the location particularly suitable for e-commerce companies, as it provides access to a large customer base.
The property was constructed according to taxonomy criteria and is aiming for DGNB Gold certification. It is equipped with a rooftop photovoltaic system with a capacity of approximately 2.2 megawatts and heat pump technology. The technical specifications meet the high demands of modern logistics users.
- —Floor load: five tonnes per square metre
- —Clear height: 12.20 metres
- —Usage possibility: 24 hours, 7 days a week
The logistics property is an integral part of the approximately 40-hectare industrial and commercial area “Green Hub Emscher”, which is being developed on a revitalised brownfield site. The location has direct access to motorways A 42, A 43, and A 2. Additionally, the Herne container terminal, which serves as a central transhipment point between rail and road, is in close proximity.
