Ahold Delhaize USA has secured a $475 million investment from Blackstone Credit & Insurance to develop a new, highly automated distribution centre in Burlington, North Carolina. This strategic partnership utilizes a triple net lease structure, where Blackstone funds the total construction costs and retains ownership of the site while the retail giant manages operations. The project is designed to enhance the supply chain for the Food Lion brand, creating over 500 jobs and integrating advanced technology to streamline grocery delivery across the region.
Diriyah Company has finalised a major joint development deal with Midad Development and Real Estate Investment Company to create the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Diriyah. The project is valued at $827 million and will be located within the vast "City of Earth" masterplan in Saudi Arabia. This development includes a 159-room luxury hotel and high-end private residences covering over 235,000 square metres.
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.
Valor Real Estate Partners and QuadReal Property Group have extended their partnership in the German market with the acquisition of a 6,000 sqm logistics asset in Berlin. Located in the Charlottenburg-North submarket, the modern cross-dock facility serves as a critical last-mile hub for the city. This transaction follows a significant investment in Lichtenberg last month, highlighting the joint venture's focus on high-demand urban areas.
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.
Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Region, has launched municipal and development projects in Al-Ahsa worth SAR992 million. The initiative includes a new hackathon for housing solutions and a campaign to improve the urban landscape. Key agreements were signed, including investment contracts worth SAR50 million and nine community partnerships. The plans also feature three new parks, aligning with the Quality of Life Program under Saudi Vision 2030.