Macquarie Asset Management, on behalf of its European Logistics Real Estate Fund, has acquired a Dutch logistics property portfolio from developer VDG Real Estate in an off-market transaction as the manager continues to grow its presence in the property sector European logistics.
The 67,000m2 The portfolio includes three state-of-the-art facilities – one existing and two under development. The main logistics facilities are strategically located along the Dutch logistics corridor in the cities of Venlo, Ede and Helmond, and are closely connected to the main cities, ports and airports of the country. The portfolio is 100% pre-let to three national and international tenants.
Christian Goebel, Co-Head of Core/Core-Plus Property Strategy at Macquarie Asset Management, said: “We are delighted to continue to expand our logistics footprint in the region. With its strategic position along the backbone of EU supply chain networks and forward-looking facilities, this portfolio will help meet tenant and consumer demands as the digital economy continues to evolve.
Erik van Dijk, owner of VDG Real Estate, said: “The Dutch logistics market has continued to show strong growth despite recent supply chain pressures. As we continue to meet the growing need for logistics facilities, highly experienced stewards are needed to support this growth; that’s what we found at Macquarie.
VDG Real Estate, part of the Van Dijk Group, invests and develops real estate for clients in various sectors with a strong focus on logistics.
Macquarie Asset Management and its specialist platforms have been investing in the European logistics property sector for 15 years and manage a portfolio of 67 properties in Denmark, Finland, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland and the UK. United.
About VDG Real Estate
VDG Real Estate is an ‘A to Z’ real estate developer of projects over 10,000 square meters. More than one million square meters are currently under development, mainly in the areas of logistics and industrial real estate. VDG Real Estate focuses on sustainability, design, adaptability, value retention and tailor-made solutions. Thanks to close internal and external collaboration, VDG Real Estate offers a one-stop shop synonymous with speed and quality – unique on the market.
VDG Real Estate is part of Van Dijk Groep.