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June 19, 2026

Logistics

Global investment firm KKR has completed the acquisition of the Cheongna Logistics Center in Incheon, South Korea. The deal represents the largest single asset logistics transaction in the country to date. Working alongside local asset manager Kreate, KKR acquired the 4.6 million square foot facility to capitalise on the growing demand for modern warehousing. The site is currently fully occupied and serves as a vital link in the Greater Seoul metropolitan area supply chain.
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has unveiled Package 3 of its massive road development programme. This latest phase involves six major projects with a budget exceeding SAR 8 billion. Aimed at modernising the capital's transport network, the initiative aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 to turn Riyadh into a global logistics and mobility hub. Construction is expected to take between three and four years.
Blackstone has finalised a deal to acquire Tokyo C-NX, a premier Grade A logistics facility, for more than JPY 100 billion. The transaction is the largest logistics deal in Japan for 2025 and involves a 1.6 million square foot warehouse in the strategic Tokyo Bay area. As Japan’s e-commerce market grows to become the world’s fourth largest, Blackstone is positioning itself as a key partner for local corporates.
Supermarket Income REIT has expanded its UK portfolio by acquiring three well-established grocery sites in Aylesbury, Sale and Frimley for a total of £97.6 million. The deal includes major stores operated by Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose, all of which benefit from long-term, inflation-linked leases. This latest move marks the end of a busy year for the trust, which has focused on recycling capital and strengthening its position as a specialist landlord.
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.

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