Garbe hands over logistics space to Bravobike in Kabelsketal

Garbe Industrial Real Estate GmbH has announced its first leasing success of the year with the handover of logistics space to Bravobike GmbH in Kabelsketal, Saxony-Anhalt. Bravobike, a specialist in the purchase, sale, and refurbishment of used and leased bicycles, has signed a rental agreement for approximately 23,500 square meters of space to support its repair and storage operations.

The symbolic key handover marks a significant milestone for both parties. Adrian Zellner, Member of the Executive Board at Garbe Industrial Real Estate, highlighted the importance of the deal, stating, “This agreement reinforces the strength of our leasing strategy and the attractiveness of Kabelsketal as a logistics hub. The site’s excellent infrastructure and flexible design make it a perfect match for businesses like Bravobike.”

Bravobike, part of the JobRad Group – a market leader in company bike leasing – sees the new location as instrumental in achieving its growth ambitions. Dr. Nela Murauer, Managing Director of Bravobike, expressed enthusiasm about the move: “The Garbe property in Kabelsketal provides the perfect combination of office, workshop, and warehouse space. Its flexibility aligns perfectly with our expansion goals.”

Bravobike’s operations focus on refurbishing used bicycles and e-bikes through a standardized process that includes thorough inspections, professional cleaning, and expert repairs. Once reconditioned, the bikes are sold online, offering a sustainable second life. The facility in Kabelsketal is equipped with two delivery zones—one for incoming goods and another for outbound shipments, ensuring seamless logistics flow.

The company will utilize around 21,000 square meters of warehouse space, fitted with 20 dock levellers and two ground-level sectional doors for truck operations. The premises also include nearly 900 square meters of office space and 1,800 square meters of mezzanine areas. Outside, there are four truck parking spaces and 50 car parking spaces available. Bravobike plans to create numerous job opportunities in production and logistics at the new facility, with hiring expected to commence in February.

The leasing transaction was facilitated by Colliers Leipzig, with legal counsel provided by Trûon Rechtsanwälte, a Hamburg-based law firm.

Garbe Industrial Real Estate has developed approximately 62,000 square meters of logistics space on the 100,000-square-meter Kabelsketal site. The newly completed complex consists of two interconnected halls designed to accommodate multiple tenants. Before construction was finalized in October last year, around 22,000 square meters had already been leased to online supermarket Picnic, leaving 15,000 square meters of hall space, 500 square meters of office space, and 1,500 square meters of mezzanine space still available for lease.

The facility adheres to the Gold Standard of the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) and incorporates eco-friendly features such as heat pumps for heating.

Strategically located near major transportation routes, the site provides direct access to the B6 federal road, connecting it to the A9 Berlin-Munich motorway. The Großkugel junction, just three kilometers away, offers further connectivity to the A14 Magdeburg-Dresden motorway and Leipzig/Halle Airport.

This latest development underscores Garbe’s commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable logistics spaces tailored to evolving market demands.