VinMetal, a subsidiary of Vingroup, has signed a strategic agreement with Primetals Technologies to develop a major steel production complex in Ha Tinh, Vietnam. The project focuses on green and digital technology for both long and flat steel. By using advanced metallurgical solutions, the partnership aims to meet international ESG standards. The facility is expected to begin initial operations in 2027, supporting domestic and export markets.
Global Net Lease has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Modiv Industrial in an all-stock deal valued at $535 million. The merger strengthens GNL’s industrial portfolio and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026. Modiv stockholders will receive a 17 per cent premium and a 25 per cent increase in annual dividends.
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.
![[IRHM] logo](https://irhmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IRHM-AWARDS-2025-1024x683.jpg)
