Garbe Industrial Real Estate GmbH has marked a construction milestone with the topping-out ceremony for its new logistics development in Norderstedt, just north of Hamburg. The facility, which covers approximately 12,700 square metres, is expected to be completed by mid-2025. The total investment in the project is around €23 million. The property is located within the Schützenwall industrial estate on a 29,500-square-metre site. The development was launched without pre-leases, based on confidence in the site’s market appeal. Garbe, headquartered in Hamburg, identified strong demand for modern logistics, production, and warehouse space in the metropolitan area, which has limited supply. The site has a previous industrial history tied to chemical production for the film and photography sector. Prior to construction, the area underwent extensive decontamination and demolition work, although soil testing showed no contamination. Recovered materials from the old structure were reused for the new building’s foundation, contributing to sustainable site management. The new logistics facility will offer approximately 11,200 square metres of warehouse space, 840 square metres for offices and social areas, and 650 square metres of mezzanine. Loading infrastructure includes eleven dock levellers and two ground-level sectional doors. Goldbeck has been appointed as the general contractor. The building is being developed to meet energy-efficient standards, specifically the KfW Efficiency House 40 classification. It will be equipped with a rooftop photovoltaic system capable of generating up to one megawatt of electricity and connected to a district heating network with underfloor heating. Garbe is seeking DGNB Gold certification for sustainable construction. The facility will be available for lease from August 2025. It can accommodate either a single tenant or be divided into two units of approximately 4,200 and 7,000 square metres. Discussions with prospective tenants are ongoing, and the developer anticipates full occupancy by the time of completion. The site offers direct access to key transport routes, including the A7 motorway, and is well positioned in relation to the A1 and A23 motorways. Its location near the city park also contributes to its attractiveness for future employees.