Why Prologis is Investing in Germany’s Logistics Market
Prologis is a global leader in logistics real estate focusing on high-barrier and high-growth markets.
Operating in 20 countries, the company leases modern logistics facilities to a diverse range of 6,500 customers across business-to-business and retail/online fulfilment.
By the end of 2024, Prologis owned or had investments in approximately 1.3 billion square feet worth of properties and development projects.
Expanding its investment in Germany
Prologis has announced an expanded investment in Germany’s logistics market by acquiring seven properties across major logistics hubs.
Acquired from Union Investment, the properties total around 380,000 square metres of logistics space and are located in Hamburg, the Rhine-Neckar region, Hanover and Nuremberg.
The move represents one of Prologis’ largest real estate investments in Germany and reinforces its commitment to expanding its portfolio in Europe – a region of critical long-term growth and customer success.
“This acquisition underscores Germany’s importance as a logistics cornerstone, connecting global supply chains,” explains Björn Thiemann, Senior Vice President, Regional Head Northern Europe at Prologis. “It strengthens our ability to meet customer needs and drive growth in key regions.
Stephan Riechers, Head of Investment Management Logistics at Union Investment, adds: “We leveraged the high quality of our logistics real estate portfolio to boost our cash reserves via sales in a market environment that remains challenging, thereby creating opportunities for developing our portfolio going forward.
“With Prologis’ proven track record and local expertise, we are confident that this portfolio will continue to thrive under their stewardship.”
Supporting German business
With this investment, Prologis is intent on supporting German businesses. The company plans to modernise the newly-acquired facilities, ensuring they meet high standards of energy efficiency and operational resilience.
Having entered the market in 1999, Prologis has increased its footprint in Germany by 50% over the past five years, including this acquisition. In 2024, the company’s German portfolio was 97.8% occupied.
“We’re pleased to be making this investment, which reflects our confidence in Germany’s position as a key driver of logistics innovation and growth in Europe,” Björn continues.
“This addition to our portfolio provides an excellent platform for further development and to increase asset value.”
Enhancing resilience for Europe
With this investment, Prologis strengthens Germany’s position as a key hub for global supply chains, while enhancing supply chain resilience for Europe.
With Germany’s logistics sector experiencing high demand, the move provides businesses with increased warehousing capacity, supporting industries such as e-commerce, manufacturing and retail.
Prologis’ plan to modernise the facilities – prioritising energy efficiency and operational resilience – aligns with the wider push for sustainable logistics, ensuring compliance with EU environmental targets while improving supply chain efficiency. The investment also reflects Prologis’ confidence in Germany’s logistics infrastructure.
For global logistics, this expansion bolsters trade routes, enhances last-mile delivery options and offers greater flexibility for businesses navigating supply chain disruptions.
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