Wednesday, 2 September 2026
De Haas Road Cargo is relocating and expanding its German logistics operations with a new 4,250 sqm facility in Weiterstadt, strengthening its position on transport routes connecting the Frankfurt region with southern Germany and Austria.
The logistics company has agreed to occupy space at Gutenbergstrasse 19–21 in the Weiterstadt-Riedbahn industrial area, moving its existing operation from Hochheim am Main. The transaction was arranged by REALOGIS Immobilien Frankfurt, while the property is owned by P3 Logistic Parks.
De Haas Road Cargo specialises in transporting flowers and plants, making efficient handling and reliable connections to regional and international road networks important elements of its operation. The relocation will provide the company with approximately 3,340 sqm of warehouse accommodation together with around 910 sqm of offices.
Immediate availability was among the factors influencing the choice of the property. The leased space also provides eight dock-level loading doors, allowing vehicles to be processed efficiently as goods move through the facility. De Haas intends to use the additional capacity to support further development of its transport activities, particularly towards southern Germany and Austria.
The building was completed in 2008 and provides approximately 11,350 sqm of warehouse accommodation and 2,650 sqm of offices in total. The lease demonstrates the continuing ability of established logistics properties to attract occupiers where location, loading infrastructure and operational functionality meet current requirements.
Weiterstadt-Riedbahn is located approximately six kilometres northwest of Darmstadt and benefits from connections to several of the region’s principal transport routes. The A5 motorway is readily accessible, while the B42 provides connections towards the A67. Frankfurt Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the property.
For logistics operators, the location provides access to the wider Rhine-Main market while maintaining road connections towards southern Germany. This positioning was particularly relevant for De Haas as the company seeks to increase capacity and develop its transport network further south.
The transaction also illustrates the role of existing buildings in Germany’s logistics market. With occupiers increasingly focused on operational efficiency and the ability to commence operations without lengthy development periods, modern specifications are not the only factor determining competitiveness. Well-connected properties with sufficient loading capacity and suitable layouts can continue attracting specialist logistics companies even as buildings become older.
For P3, the agreement brings a specialist transport occupier into part of its Weiterstadt property, while for De Haas the move provides additional operational capacity without requiring a purpose-built development.
The lease adds another occupier transaction to the Frankfurt-Darmstadt logistics corridor, where access to major motorways, Frankfurt Airport and the wider Rhine-Main economic region continues to support demand. The De Haas relocation shows that immediately usable warehouse space in established transport locations can remain competitive when it provides the infrastructure required for increasingly specialised logistics operations.
