ESR has partnered with two Chinese insurance giants to establish a RMB 1.6 billion income fund focused on prime logistics assets. The deal involves the recapitalisation of two multi-storey industrial properties in Shanghai and Suzhou, totalling 320,000 square metres. By retaining management of the portfolio, ESR continues its capital recycling strategy while meeting the high demand from domestic institutional investors for modern supply chain infrastructure.
CTP has secured more than 12,000 sqm of new lease agreements across its Polish portfolio. This recent activity follows a major 29,000 sqm deal signed in March. The new transactions involve five different business parks and include both new tenants and existing client expansions. These deals highlight the sustained demand for modern warehouse space and the ongoing strength of Poland’s industrial property market.
Global investment group La Caisse and Prologis, Inc. have formed a new joint venture, Prologis Logistics Investment Venture Europe (PLIVE). The partnership begins with a EUR 1 billion portfolio of logistics assets across five European nations. La Caisse will hold a 70 per cent stake in the venture, while Prologis acts as the operating partner. The deal focuses on long-term growth through the acquisition and development of high-quality industrial properties.
Incheon International Airport Corporation and UPS have officially opened the expanded Express Logistics Center following a 30 billion won investment. The project increases import cargo capacity from 27,000 tons to 190,000 tons per year. This development secures a more stable national supply chain and reinforces Incheon Airport as a leading logistics hub in Northeast Asia despite ongoing global supply chain volatility and regional instability in the Middle East.
Industrial developer SEGRO has reached an agreement with dermatology firm ISDIN to create a new 22,000 m² logistics hub in Martorelles, Barcelona. Scheduled for completion in late 2027, the facility is part of a brownfield regeneration project on a former industrial site. The hub will prioritise sustainability and employee wellbeing, aiming for top-tier environmental certifications and featuring advanced energy management systems to support ISDIN’s global expansion.
Prologis and GIC have established a $1.6 billion joint venture to develop build-to-suit logistics facilities across the United States. The partnership starts with a 4.1 million square foot portfolio and aims to meet rising demand for custom distribution centres. By combining GIC's institutional capital with the development expertise of Prologis, the venture targets long-term growth in the North American industrial sector.
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