An international investor has acquired the prime logistics property ‘HelloWorld’ from ABC Square A – a joint venture between VolkerWessels Logistics Development and Delta Development – totalling 46,953m² at Schiphol Trade Park in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands. The purchase price was not disclosed.
The sustainably designed logistics hub featuring reusable materials, according to the cradle-to-cradle® philosophy, consists of eight flexible units of approximately 5,000 to 6,000m² with space for warehousing and value-added logistics, production and office space. A unique selling point of HelloWorld is its excellent location on the southeast side of Hoofddorp. This last-mile hub is the gateway to efficient distribution in the Randstad as well as international (air) cargo transport. VolkerWessels Logistics Development and Delta Development will be responsible for leasing the asset. The first phase will be delivered at the end of July 2022.
Erjan Sprakel, director at VolkerWessels Logistics Development, said: "In terms of architecture, technology and sustainability, HelloWorld is one of the most high-end logistics premises in the Netherlands. It is the result of our years of partnership with Delta Development."
Coert Zachariasse, owner of Delta Development, commented: "The buyer took an interest in the development of the property at an early stage which is why we are confident that HelloWorld is in good hands with them.”
Niek Poppelaars, Co-Head Logistics & Industrial at Savills in the Netherlands, added: "By acquiring sustainably designed HelloWorld, the buyer is adding a new first-class logistics property to its portfolio. Savills is pleased to have been able to assist them in this off-market transaction which allows them to further expand their exposure to the strongly performing logistics real estate sector."
