BUILDINX Trade Fair in November in Dortmund on Track

In two and a half months, the hall doors of the Messe Dortmund will open for the first time for BUILDINX – INNOVATIONS FOR LOGISTICS PROPERTIES: From November 19 to 21, 2024, everything that is prominent in the logistics and industrial real estate world will come together at this business platform. In addition to the big players and start-ups, important organizations such as the Federal Association of Logistics (BVL), the German Brownfield Association (DEBV), and the German Association of Cities and Towns (DStGB) will discuss the future of logistics settlement.

Dortmund, 03.09.2024 – Experts expect a temporarily declining demand this year in response to current economic uncertainties and increased cost pressure. However, a study by the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS) in collaboration with Aurelis Real Estate anticipates a significant increase in logistics space demand from 2025 to 2028. Additionally, the demand for environmentally friendly logistics properties is also rising due to the growing importance of ESG criteria.

Largest contiguous photovoltaic area

The pan-European logistics and industrial real estate developer Baytree Logistics Properties presented the logistics center “C3” in the Bremen freight transport center for BLG Logistics last year, which, with 82,500 square meters, represents the largest contiguous photovoltaic area on the roof of a logistics center and was inaugurated by Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck.

ENVIRIA focuses as a provider of solar systems not only on open space systems but primarily on the equipment of commercial properties – here, the potential for the politically desired energy transition is simply the greatest. The Frankfurt-based solar system specialist covers the entire value chain, from planning to construction and operation, as well as the integration of charging stations and energy storage.

That sustainability can be a driving business model is confirmed by CargoBeamer. The company offers intelligent solutions in combined transport to environmentally transport both craneable and non-craneable semi-trailers via rail with its terminals. With CargoBeamer, up to 38 semi-trailers can be loaded horizontally onto a freight train simultaneously thanks to its unique terminals worldwide.

In light of rising energy costs, KÜBLER offers particularly energy-saving hall heating technology: According to company information, infrared technology convinces with significant advantages in this segment, as it requires less energy than conventional hall heating systems.

Rudolf HÖRMANN specializes in the realization of buildings in agricultural and commercial construction. Sustainability is also in high demand from clients here: PV systems on the roofs of logistics properties are no longer a rarity. In addition, the company is responsible for the construction of the world’s largest charging station for electric cars at the Merklingen train station. Sustainable raw materials such as wood are also playing an increasingly important role in construction.

“We could think of logistics properties primarily as power plants in the future! A vision would be that in new project developments, especially in municipalities, the contribution of logistics properties to energy issues is at the forefront. Then logistics will transform from a problem creator – in terms of energy and land sealing – to a problem solver,” explains Professor Alexander Nehm from the Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg in a conversation with BUILDINX.

Logistics companies are future-proof employers

Alexander Handschuh, spokesperson for the German Association of Cities and Towns (DStGB), adds to this the location factor: “It is clear that logistics often places special demands on the location compared to other sectors, which do not always meet with unanimous approval locally. However, municipalities should be aware that logistics companies are attractive and future-proof employers that provide jobs for a wide range of the population, from highly qualified professionals to unskilled workers. Functioning, future-proof logistics is a crucial location factor for Germany and the municipalities.”

About BUILDINX

In 2024, the business platform BUILDINX – INNOVATIONS FOR LOGISTICS PROPERTIES will launch for the first time at the Messe Dortmund. The new format focuses holistically on the entire value chain of logistics and industrial properties and presents a 360-degree offering for industry, trade, logistics, and investment. Exhibiting companies from the fields of real estate and financing, new construction and renovation, as well as solution and component suppliers will showcase their extensive portfolios and benefit from the enormous economically usable potential of the region. The latest trends and innovations in technology, software, digital transformation, and sustainability related to logistics-utilized properties will also be presented at BUILDINX. The trade fair opening will be accompanied by the professional sponsor, the Federal Association of Logistics (BVL) e.V., which also designs the integrated conference program.

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