EQT Real Estate has acquired a nine-building industrial portfolio in Southern New Jersey through its Logistics Value Fund VI. The 2 million square foot acquisition is situated along the vital I-95/I-295 corridor, providing access to over 130 million consumers. The firm plans to modernise the assets through targeted capital improvements and leasing initiatives to meet the high demand for infill logistics space in the Northeast.
Hines and Burstone Group have launched a pan-European light industrial joint venture, seeded with a R760 million investment. The partnership has acquired six assets across Germany and the Netherlands, totalling 49,000 square metres. Burstone will manage the portfolio, taking a 20% equity stake alongside the Hines European Real Estate Partners III fund. The strategy targets value-add opportunities driven by nearshoring and supply chain growth.
EQT Exeter Real Estate Income Trust (EQRT) has completed the acquisition of a prime industrial site in Torrance, California, for $51.5 million. The 76,007 square-foot facility is situated on a 9.6-acre plot within the highly sought-after South Bay submarket of Los Angeles. Currently fully leased to a Fortune 50 food and beverage giant, the property serves as a vital link for regional and last-mile distribution.
An institutional buyer has secured a major logistics hub in North Las Vegas as JLL Capital Markets oversaw the sale of a DHL distribution centre. The facility spans 339,257 square feet and represents a high-quality Class A industrial asset. Located at 3950 Alto Avenue, the site is fully occupied by DHL Supply Chain (USA) and serves as a vital link for deliveries across the Western United States.
Investment firms Gaw Capital Partners and GFH Partners have teamed up to create a dedicated industrial and logistics platform in the UAE. The majority-owned venture by Gaw Capital will target development projects in key industrial zones across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah. Manrre Developments is set to lead the project execution, drawing on over 40 years of local experience.
Mah Sing Group Berhad and KLK Land have confirmed a major joint venture to develop a new industrial hub in Johor, Malaysia. The partners will transform 419.15 acres of freehold land in Kulai into the MS Industrial Park @ Kulai, a project with an estimated gross development value of RM2.26 billion. Mah Sing will hold a 60% stake in the venture and lead the development, while KLK Land retains 40%.