The logistics property – a sought-after asset class
The logistics real estate market is complex, and finding current, precise data can be challenging. However, clients need reliable information to make well-founded decisions. Even though logistics properties are now recognized as a distinct asset class in the real estate industry, this type of property remains a comparatively under-researched field when it comes to market data and neutral location information. The Supply Chain Services department at Fraunhofer IIS has been analyzing developments in the field of logistics real estate for over 15 years: a booming market with many players. For investors, project developers, users, and municipalities, the establishment, construction, and further development of logistics centers and buildings are economically and financially interesting – provided the conditions are right.
Scientifically sound data basis
The foundation of our comprehensive data basis is a full-scale survey of logistics properties in Germany, conducted for the first time in 2024. By combining geodata and AI-supported image recognition, we were able to expand our database, previously collected over many years through desk research, from around 11,000 to approximately 16,000 individual properties. This scientifically sound method enables us to offer a neutral and detailed analysis of the logistics real estate landscape.