Swiss Life Asset Managers has handed over the third and final section of the Duisburg Nord I logistics centre in Wesel, north of Duisburg, to tenant Rhenus Warehousing Solutions.
The first two building sections were handed over in March and June 2023.
The logistics centre was built on an area of over 155,000 m2, acquired from port association DeltaPort Niederrheinhäfen, at the at the Rhine-Lippe Port in Wesel.
The ten leased hall units total 86,100 m2, of which 82,600 m2 is logistics space, while the property also offers 3,500 m2 of office and social space as well as a 1,200 m2 mezzanine area.
All units are let on a long-term lease to Rhenus but, are also suitable for distribution to different users.
Ingo Steves, managing partner logistics at Swiss Life Asset Managers, said: ‘We are very pleased that we were able to hand over one of the largest logistics projects in the global logistics hub of North Rhine-Westphalia on time. This state-of-the-art logistics centre is a Europe-wide flagship project. We are thus setting new standards for sustainable and efficient logistics real estate. In addition, the rapid completion of the property underlines our aspiration to offer our customers modern service locations with the highest sustainability standards on schedule. We are delighted to have found a customer in Rhenus who shares this focus.’
Alexander Schmid, head of development logistics at Swiss Life Asset Managers, added: ‘The Duisburg Nord I project is pioneering in the efficient use and intelligent combination of sustainable potential. By using state-of-the-art technologies, we are enabling a climate-neutral energy supply that is independent of fossil fuels. Geothermal energy, photovoltaic systems and heat pumps are used to generate energy. The energy generated in this way is stored in buffer and battery storage systems as well as on the floor of the building, enabling CO2-neutral operation throughout the year.’
Andreas Mayer, member of the Management Board of Rhenus Warehousing Solutions Germany, commented: ‘We are aware that logistics needs to become more sustainable. With this logistics centre, we have set a new benchmark within the Rhenus Group. This future-oriented multi-client centre is more than just a warehouse; it is a strategically placed hub for CO2-optimised logistics in Europe. With the nearby container terminal of our partner Contargo, we have also launched a CO2-neutral shuttle service, enabling sustainable deliveries from the ship directly to the warehouse.’
Andreas Brockhaus, managing director of general contractor LIST Bau Holding, added: ‘Within short time, we have realised a highly exciting and ground-breaking property here in Wesel which represents the future of logistics real estate. Based on a thermal simulation of the building's operation, we were able to implement an innovative building technology concept together with our client Swiss Life Asset Managers and the user, Rhenus Warehousing Solutions, which is unique in terms of sustainability and resource conservation.’
The site has a direct connection to the Rhine-Lippe Port and is close to the logistically important A3 and A58 motorways.
It also offers access to the Ruhr area and the Cologne/Bonn area and is an important hub for international goods traffic due to its proximity to the ports of Duisburg, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Antwerp.
