Thursday, 6 August 2026
MLP Group has expanded its German development pipeline with the acquisition of a brownfield site near Hamburg, where the company plans to build a new logistics and business park offering more than 36,000 sqm of industrial space.
The project, named MLP Hamburg East (Geesthacht), marks the developer’s first investment in the Hamburg metropolitan region and strengthens its presence in one of Germany’s largest logistics markets. Located in the town of Geesthacht in Schleswig-Holstein, the development will transform a 68,000 sqm former industrial site into a multi-tenant logistics and business park.
The planned scheme will provide approximately 36,500 sqm of gross leasable area, including around 31,000 sqm of warehouse space, 2,300 sqm of offices and 3,200 sqm of mezzanine accommodation. The buildings are being designed to accommodate a range of occupiers, including companies involved in manufacturing, logistics and distribution, with flexible units that can be adapted to varying operational requirements.
MLP Group intends to develop the project on a speculative basis without securing tenants before construction begins. Demolition of the existing buildings is expected to start before the end of 2026, while construction is scheduled to commence in the third quarter of 2027. Completion is planned for the third quarter of 2028.
The acquisition was completed with advisory support from Savills, while the seller was a private owner.
The location provides direct access to several key transport routes serving northern Germany. Connections via the B5, A25, B404, B207 and A24 link the site with Hamburg, Berlin, Lüneburg, Mölln and other major industrial centres, offering occupiers efficient access to domestic and international supply chains, including the Port of Hamburg.
Redevelopment of the former industrial site will include environmental remediation before construction begins, reflecting the growing preference among developers and local authorities to prioritise brownfield regeneration over greenfield expansion. Such projects are becoming increasingly important across Germany as land availability tightens and planning policies place greater emphasis on sustainable urban development.
MLP Group plans to seek DGNB Gold certification for the project. Sustainability measures are expected to include photovoltaic panels, heat pump technology, rainwater management systems and building designs that allow future adaptation for different industrial or commercial uses. The warehouse facilities will also comply with Germany’s AwSV environmental regulations governing the storage of substances hazardous to water and will be suitable for occupiers handling products classified up to Water Hazard Class WGK 3, including battery storage.
The investment represents another step in MLP Group’s expansion across Germany, where demand for modern logistics facilities remains supported by manufacturing, e-commerce, distribution and supply chain restructuring. Entering the Hamburg region also provides the company with access to one of Europe’s most important freight gateways, reinforcing its strategy of expanding within major logistics corridors across the continent.
