Houston real estate investment firm Griffin Partners has expanded its senior leadership team to manage its growing national portfolio. Kelly Agent has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, and long-serving principal Lee Moreland has been appointed as Chief Portfolio Officer. The executive changes aim to scale operations across the company's 6.7 million square feet of commercial property.
Dubai’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub has launched a new 24,900 square metre Light Industrial and Maintenance Complex. The development includes 33 flexible units built to support aviation and aerologistics companies. Scheduled for completion by Q3 2027, the project aims to meet rising market demand and help international businesses grow inside the Dubai South free-zone ecosystem.
CTP has signed a major expansion deal with Leroy Merlin Romania for a 48,500 sqm distribution centre at CTPark Bucharest West. The custom-built facility is currently under construction and is expected to be delivered by February 2027. This partnership strengthens the park’s position as Europe’s premier industrial hub while supporting the retailer’s growing logistics and supply chain requirements across the Central and Eastern European region.
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.
ASMO, a joint venture between Aramco and DHL, has broken ground on a massive 1.4 million square metre logistics hub at King Salman Energy Park. Developed in partnership with Arcapita, the facility aims to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s industrial supply chain. The site will feature smart technology and sustainable design, supporting the Kingdom's goal of becoming a premier regional trade gateway by 2030.
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.
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