Aldar has finalised a deal with AD Ports Group to acquire two institutional-grade logistics assets in KEZAD for AED 570 million. The transaction significantly expands Aldar’s industrial and logistics footprint across the UAE. The acquired Grade A facilities are fully leased to Noon and Emtelle. The assets benefit from direct connectivity to Khalifa Port and Etihad Rail. This acquisition aligns with Aldar’s strategy to scale its recurring income platform.
Maersk has officially opened its largest contract logistics facility in Asia Pacific, the Maersk Mega Distribution Centre (DC), which substantially increases its warehouse capacity in Malaysia. The facility spans nearly 180,000 square metres and offers 100,000 pallet positions for multi-client use, handling commodities like consumer goods and apparel. The site features state-of-the-art automation systems, including Autonomous Mobile Robots and an Automated Storage and Retrieval System, to ensure fast, accurate order fulfilment. The development aligns with Malaysia’s Logistics and Trade Facilitation Masterplan, aiming to establish the nation as the ‘Logistics Gateway to Asia’.
HFA Architecture + Engineering has acquired Boston-based life sciences specialist TRIA, marking its formal entry into the Science + Technology sector. The move brings TRIA’s laboratory and biomanufacturing design expertise into HFA’s national architecture and engineering platform, strengthening its ability to serve biotech, pharmaceutical and research clients across the US while expanding its geographic footprint.
JLL Capital Markets has arranged $107 million in construction financing for ReDiscover Logistics Park, a new 808,448-square-foot industrial scheme in Phoenix. The loan, secured on behalf of ViaWest Group and Barings, will support development across four industrial buildings in the Deer Valley submarket. The site benefits from direct access to Loop 101 and Interstate 17 and proximity to the TSMC mega-plant.
Deka Immobilien has completed the sale of two logistics parks in Poland to Hillwood for approximately 100 Mio. Euros. The Tychy and Bieruń sites, held in the WestInvest InterSelect fund since 2015, were expanded significantly to support tenant growth. Both assets delivered strong rental income over the decade-long holding period, with the sale aimed at optimising the fund’s portfolio.
Frasers Property has expanded its Australian industrial capital partnership with Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing to include nine assets across NSW, QLD, and VIC. The portfolio, comprising both fully leased properties and a development site, brings the total partnership value to approximately $1.4 billion. The expansion strengthens Frasers Property’s build-to-core strategy and supports scalable growth across industrial markets.
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