Trammell Crow Company and CBRE Investment Management Secure First Lease at Schönefeld Logistics Development Near Berlin
Trammell Crow Company and CBRE Investment Management have secured their first leasing agreement at the Schönefeld logistics development near Berlin Brandenburg Airport, the firms announced July 8, 2026. GVS Group GmbH, a food service specialist and subsidiary of METRO AG, has committed to lease approximately 10,264 square meters of gross lettable area on a 10-year term beginning June 2026, occupying one of two available units within the scheme.
The transaction represents Trammell Crow Company's first logistics lease in Germany and the first joint project completed by TCC and CBRE Investment Management in the country. CBRE Investment Management is acting on behalf of a fund managed by the firm.
Project and Location Details
The Schönefeld development is situated on a site of approximately 38,500 square meters that TCC and CBRE Investment Management acquired in 2024. The scheme will deliver a total of approximately 21,196 square meters of Grade A logistics space across two units designed to accommodate up to two occupiers. With GVS Group GmbH taking 10,264 square meters, approximately 10,932 square meters remain available in the second unit.
The project is located approximately 7 kilometers from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and 2.2 kilometers from the A117/A113 motorway interchange, providing direct access to national and international transport networks.
The building has been designed with sustainability features including energy-efficient systems, photovoltaic-ready roofing, and a targeted BREEAM "Excellent" certification. Financial terms of the lease, including rent levels and development costs, were not disclosed.
Tenant and Use
GVS Group GmbH will use the facility to support its logistics and distribution operations. The firm operates within the METRO group as a foodservice specialist.
"We are pleased to have secured space at Schönefeld, which will support the continued expansion of our logistics network in Germany," said Behnud Haji, Head of Supply Chain at GVS Group GmbH. "The location and specification of the building provide an excellent platform to enhance our distribution capabilities and better serve our customers across the region."
Strategic Significance for TCC and CBRE Investment Management
For Trammell Crow Company, the Schönefeld lease marks its first logistics lease in Germany and the first collaboration with CBRE Investment Management in the country.
"Securing this leasing agreement in Germany at Schönefeld marks an important milestone as we continue to expand our presence in Western Europe," said Maximilian Moser, Senior Vice President at Trammell Crow Company. "The commitment from GVS Group reflects the depth of demand for high-quality, well-located logistics space in the Berlin market and reinforces our conviction in the strength of its fundamentals. Designed with occupier requirements firmly in mind, the scheme combines excellent connectivity with strong sustainability credentials, and we look forward to maintaining this momentum as leasing discussions progress for the remaining unit."
CBRE Investment Management emphasized the role of active asset management in positioning the project for occupier demand.
"This transaction highlights the value of combining investment expertise with active asset management," said Annabelle Dierks, Head of Logistics Asset Management Germany at CBRE Investment Management. "By maintaining a close understanding of occupier requirements, we are able to position our assets for long-term relevance and performance in a rapidly evolving logistics market."
Berlin Logistics Market Context
The firms stated the agreement "underscores continued occupier demand for high-quality, well-connected logistics space in the Berlin market" and that the project is being delivered "to meet growing demand for modern logistics infrastructure in one of Europe's most established urban markets." With one unit now leased on a decade-long term and leasing discussions described as ongoing for the remaining unit, the Schönefeld development represents TCC and CBRE Investment Management's first completed leasing milestone in their German logistics strategy.
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