Aldar has acquired a major industrial and logistics portfolio in Abu Dhabi for AED 650 million from AD Ports Group. The deal involves 163,000 square metres of warehouse space within the KEZAD Al Ma’mourah cluster. This move brings Aldar’s total logistics portfolio to over 700,000 square metres as the company continues to capitalise on the high demand for trade and manufacturing hubs in the UAE.
Vietnam and the US are looking to increase cooperation in infrastructure and logistics following a high level meeting in Hanoi. Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Tuong Van met with a 52 company delegation from the US-ASEAN Business Council to discuss transport and urban projects. The talks focused on aviation, seaports and smart city development as Vietnam seeks to solidify its position in the global supply chain.
Talaat Moustafa Group has unveiled "The Spine," a landmark cognitive city project in Egypt. Launched alongside Prime Minister Dr Mostafa Madbouly, the EGP 1.4 trillion development integrates artificial intelligence with urban living. The project aims to contribute 1 per cent to Egypt’s GDP and create 155,000 jobs. It features a Special Investment Zone designed to attract global corporations through digital infrastructure and simplified regulations.
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.
Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust has completed the purchase of a prime logistics site in the Netherlands for €43.0 million. The modern facility is fully leased to global provider DSV Air & Sea Nederland B.V. for nearly a decade. This strategic move increases the trust’s exposure to the Dutch market and aligns with its goal of expanding its high-quality industrial portfolio through income-generating assets.
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.