Realterm accelerating in Europe

Realterm, an independent investment manager focused on the transportation sector and industrial outdoor storage (IOS), has announced the acquisition of Hermesstraße 1 in Friedewald, Germany. This marks the company’s first IOS investment in the German logistics market. The cross-docking facility encompasses 22,740 m² of a 118,000 m² site and is leased to Hermes, a logistics service provider and parcel carrier operating across Europe.

“With this acquisition, Realterm continues its expansion in Europe,” said Balazs Lados, Managing Director and European Fund Manager at Realterm. “Germany is one of the most mature and demanding logistics markets in Europe. This move towards a last-mile logistics property is the first of our planned investments in this country as we grow in the transportation infrastructure markets there.”

The facility in Friedewald features 150 loading docks and an infrastructure with a sorting capacity of approximately 290,000 packages per day, supported by 500 parking spaces for swap bodies. During peak times, the center can process 400,000 packages per day, highlighting its scalability. The site operates around the clock six days a week, allowing for continuous acceptance, sorting, and delivery of packages nationwide.

The strategic location of the property in North Hesse, in the geographical center of Germany, enables Hermes to reach all its parcel centers in the country within seven hours by truck. The facility benefits from direct access to the A7 and A4/5 motorways, providing seamless connectivity to Germany and Europe.

“This acquisition is a unique opportunity to acquire a key property in one of the strongest transportation markets in Europe,” said Christian Siegmund, Senior Vice President of Realterm. “The central location and access to the motorway network, along with the long-term leases, make this property an important component of the German parcel distribution infrastructure.”

Since its market entry five years ago, Realterm has expanded its presence in Europe. In 2025, the company closed its second pan-European logistics fund with a volume of 470 million euros. The company now manages a portfolio valued at 1 billion euros in key European freight corridors.