“It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you here in Dortmund, a place that is not only known for its innovative strength, but also for its central role in the logistics industry,” said Brennenstuhl. “The port of Dortmund is an outstanding one Example of the importance of logistics here on site.” In Dortmund, in addition to the port, several other areas showed that Dortmund rightly plays an important role in the logistics industry: “Take the logistics park at the Westfalenhütte. Or the new “Segro-Park Dortmund” on the city limits of Castrop-Rauxel,” said the board member. NRW accounts for a third of all logistics sales in Germany, a large part of which comes from the Ruhr metropolis.
“In the political landscape, the logistics industry is often unfairly talked about badly: a high level of space consumption due to large halls, few or poorly paid jobs, a high volume of trucks,” said Brennenstuhl. “Some people forget how important logistics is in the lives of people To put it simply: without them we wouldn’t get any decorative items or furniture from Ikea or any food from Rewe.”
Logistics affects everyone and everyday life cannot function without it.
“It is therefore important that the logistics industry and thus also the logistics properties are given a different, higher status,” said Brennenstuhl.
With permission, the new BUILDINX trade fair helps to show that logistics doesn’t just have to be an oversized gray hall with a few workstations. She is pleased that the trade fair is starting here in Dortmund for the first time today and will certainly be successful, as it would not work without logistics.
“BUILDINX can be a great opportunity to make our industry more visible,” said Neumeier, who developed the new platform together with Messe Dortmund. “I am pleased that we managed to inspire 90 exhibitors so that they to the new trade fair.”
The BUILDINX – Innovations for Logistics Properties trade fair in Dortmund focuses on the entire value chain in the area of logistics and industrial real estate. The business platform aims to bring together big players in the logistics and industrial real estate world with start-ups. According to the organizer Messe Dortmund, it offers the advantage of being able to come into direct contact with decision-makers and specialist audiences from the areas of real estate, financing, technology, new construction, renovation, industry, logistics and trade. More than 80 exhibitors, including renowned names such as JadeWeserPort, Sunrock and Trilux, have registered for the trade fair.
Ole von Beust gives a keynote speech
With Ole von Beust, former First Mayor of the City of Hamburg and President of the German Federal Council, BUILDINX also gained a politician with decades of experience in the area of industrial and logistics real estate development at the state level. His lecture at the Innovation Arena on the topic “Municipalities at a crossroads: How local politics can promote or hinder innovation in construction” is intended to provide insights into, among other things, how municipalities can master the balancing act between existing structures and innovation and what changes are necessary in order to achieve this To pave the way for future-oriented developments.
The heart of BUILDINX is the conference and network area. The open design of the conference area should enable all participants to have access to the lectures, best practice examples and discussions at any time. Exhibitors positioned around the stage move closer to the action.
The program structure of the three event days is based on the life cycle of a property:
- The first day highlights topics such as urban and regional development, brownfield cadastres and the acceptance of logistics properties.
- The second day focuses on energy efficiency, resource conservation and innovative technologies.
- The third day focuses on investment strategies, legal and financial framework conditions and sustainability.
“The presentation of current market analyzes and investment trends increases transparency in the market and helps with informed decision-making,” says Tim Knittel, project manager of the BUILDINX trade fair team. “In our view, BUILDINX is an ideal platform for investors, developers, financial experts and municipal decision-makers to network and forge partnerships. This can lead to new business relationships and investment opportunities.”
According to the organizers, the Innovation Arena is a highlight of BUILDINX. This area was designed in collaboration with Founders Fight Club. On all three days of the event, it offers a stage for start-ups to present their ideas and solutions to the challenges of the logistics and industrial real estate industry.
In addition to the BVL as the ideal sponsor, a large number of associations and networks support BUILDINX. The partners include the German Brownfield Association (DEBV), the Founders Fight Club, the Logistics Cluster Schwaben (LCS), the Logistics Real Estate Initiative, the Logistik.NRW competence network (LOG-IT Club) and the Logistics Initiative Hamburg Management (LIHH ).
1. Can you tell us more about Dortmund’s role in the logistics industry and how it compares to other cities in Germany?
2. What challenges does the logistics industry face in terms of public perception, and how can events like BUILDINX help to address these?
3. How important is it for cities to support and promote innovation within the logistics sector?
4. Can you discuss the role of political decision-makers in shaping the future of the logistics industry and industrial real estate development?
5. How do you see BUILDINX contributing to the growth and development of the logistics sector, both in Dortmund and across Germany?
6. How can properties and properties for logistics and industrial use be made more sustainable and efficient?
7. With such a robust network of partners supporting BUILDINX, what are your plans for future collaborations and partnerships to further advance the logistics industry?
8. In your opinion, what innovations or trends do you think will have the biggest impact on the logistics sector in the coming years, and how can small to mid-sized businesses stay ahead of the curve?
