On 15 December 2025, Jungheinrich opened a spare parts distribution centre in Madrid to strengthen its service network in Spain and Portugal. The group, specialised in material handling equipment and intralogistics solutions, aims to shorten delivery times and improve component availability for its Iberian clients. The site forms part of its broader European technical support infrastructure. The choice of Madrid reflects its strategic positioning. The capital sits at the intersection of Spain’s main motorway corridors and benefits from direct rail and air connectivity. The region also hosts a significant share of the country’s industrial and logistics decision-making centres.
A Logistics Platform in Expansion
In recent years, the Madrid region has established itself as one of Spain’s leading logistics hubs. According to sector data published in 2025, it accounts for approximately 23% of the national logistics stock and remains among the most active markets in terms of new deliveries and leasing activity. Areas such as Coslada, San Fernando de Henares, Getafe and Alcalá de Henares are among the most dynamic. Ongoing infrastructure development around Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport and along the A-2 and A-4 corridors continues to reinforce this position. International real estate investors remain active in the logistics segment. Current developments include both large-scale platforms and mid-sized facilities designed for industrial operators and technical service providers.
Within this context, Jungheinrich’s investment follows a clear operational logic: customer proximity, centrality and connectivity. From Madrid, companies can efficiently serve the Spanish market while maintaining rapid access to Portugal and the wider Iberian industrial base.
Industrial and Technical Services Ecosystem
Beyond logistics, the Madrid region supports a diversified industrial base, including automotive, aerospace, electrical equipment, energy technologies and engineering services.
Several international groups have established service centres, commercial hubs and technical units in the region. The availability of qualified engineers — particularly from Madrid’s polytechnic universities — is a key factor for companies with a strong technological component. The modernisation of supply chains and the continued growth of e-commerce are also driving demand for intralogistics solutions, with sustained investment in automation and digitalisation.
Business Environment and Investment Climate
Madrid also stands out for its business environment for international companies. The region concentrates Spain’s main economic institutions, offers streamlined administrative procedures and provides direct access to specialised legal and financial services.
For German companies, several structural factors are relevant: a domestic market that continues to outperform much of the eurozone, a strategic position toward Latin America, competitive operating costs compared to other Western European capitals, and an established network of German firms already active in Spain. According to recent surveys by the German Chamber of Commerce for Spain, a significant share of German companies operating in the country plans to increase investment in the coming year.
Against this backdrop, Jungheinrich’s new Madrid facility comes as the region continues to record sustained logistics development and strong activity along central Iberian industrial corridors.
In Madrid, German expansion does not typically take the form of high-profile announcements, but rather operational sites embedded in supply chains and focused on service performance. Jungheinrich’s new centre provides a concrete illustration.