CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) has unveiled a multi-million-pound expansion of its logistics arm, acquiring a minority stake in smart infrastructure specialist Ally Logistic Property (ALP). The move coincides with the announcement of OMEGA 1 Singapore, a S$260 million automated facility set for the Jurong Industrial Estate. As the Asia Pacific logistics market prepares for a projected 15.2 per cent annual growth through 2030, CLI is positioning itself to meet rising demand driven by e-commerce and shifting supply chains.
Europi Property Group and Incus Capital have formed a strategic joint venture to expand the Portuguese logistics firm Ecologis across the Iberian Peninsula. The partnership aims to build a leading platform by acquiring at least €100 million of additional high-quality assets in Portugal and Spain. Since its launch in 2021, Ecologis has amassed a 160k sqm portfolio of 11 assets which are currently fully occupied.
Global investment firm KKR has completed the acquisition of the Cheongna Logistics Center in Incheon, South Korea. The deal represents the largest single asset logistics transaction in the country to date. Working alongside local asset manager Kreate, KKR acquired the 4.6 million square foot facility to capitalise on the growing demand for modern warehousing. The site is currently fully occupied and serves as a vital link in the Greater Seoul metropolitan area supply chain.
Blackstone has finalised a deal to acquire Tokyo C-NX, a premier Grade A logistics facility, for more than JPY 100 billion. The transaction is the largest logistics deal in Japan for 2025 and involves a 1.6 million square foot warehouse in the strategic Tokyo Bay area. As Japan’s e-commerce market grows to become the world’s fourth largest, Blackstone is positioning itself as a key partner for local corporates.
EQT Real Estate has confirmed the purchase of the I-78 Commerce Center, a massive 809,000 square foot distribution hub in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The move marks a significant expansion of the EQT Real Estate Industrial Core-Plus Fund IV, targeting high-specification logistics infrastructure in markets with restricted supply. With state-of-the-art features including 40-foot clear heights and extensive trailer parking, the facility is designed to meet the growing needs of national distribution networks.
JINGDONG Property has increased its UK logistics holdings with the acquisition of a prime site near Leicester. Located in the "Golden Triangle," the deal includes two large warehouses and a development site capable of hosting 678,000 sq ft of new industrial space. This acquisition boosts the firm's total UK footprint to nearly 3.93 million sq ft as it looks to support regional supply chains and economic growth through high-spec, environmentally friendly infrastructure.