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April 6, 2026

Logistics

Mah Sing Group Berhad and KLK Land have confirmed a major joint venture to develop a new industrial hub in Johor, Malaysia. The partners will transform 419.15 acres of freehold land in Kulai into the MS Industrial Park @ Kulai, a project with an estimated gross development value of RM2.26 billion. Mah Sing will hold a 60% stake in the venture and lead the development, while KLK Land retains 40%.
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.
Barings has expanded its Australian industrial footprint with the off-market acquisition of the Smithfield Industrial Estate in Sydney. Purchased through the BRAVA V fund, the estate covers nearly 57,000 square metres and supports 52 tenancies. The site is strategically located near Parramatta and major freight corridors, offering significant value-add potential. This deal is one of three initial Sydney investments for the fund, which now totals A$686 million in assets.
Vietnam has inaugurated its first LNG power plants, Nhon Trach 3 and 4, in Dong Nai Province. Built by Petrovietnam at a cost of USD1.4 billion, the 1,624 MW twin plants will generate over nine billion kWh annually to stabilise the national grid, particularly in the south. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated the project is crucial for national energy security, supporting the country's rapidly growing demand from high-tech sectors.
Toll Group has launched Singapore’s first decarbonisation hub dedicated to electric supply vessels, a 12-month proof-of-concept developed with Yinson GreenTech. The hub integrates electric marine transport, smart warehousing, and efficient trucking into one digitally connected operation.

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