Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has established Tawrid Company for Financing Solutions, a digital platform aimed at boosting supply-chain financing across the Kingdom. Authorised by the Saudi Central Bank, Tawrid connects buyers, suppliers and financial institutions to enhance corporate liquidity and working capital. The company has already entered binding agreements with major local lenders and firms, including Saudi National Bank and ROSHN Group.
DP World is expanding its UK logistics footprint by taking over six contract logistics facilities from GXO Logistics. The deal includes over two million square feet of warehousing capacity and transfers 2,000 employees. Triggered by a Competition and Markets Authority requirement following GXO’s purchase of Wincanton, the acquisition strengthens DP World's national supply network across ambient, chilled and frozen storage for major British grocers.
Lagermax Logistics Croatia has completed its third logistics warehouse at its Luka headquarters near Zagreb. The new facility increases total storage capacity to 60,000 square metres. Additionally, sister company Lagermax Autotransport has expanded its site to accommodate 1,200 more vehicles. The newly built facility achieved the highest BREEAM sustainability rating of Excellent for its energy efficiency and resource conservation.
Hines has acquired the 317,000 square foot Heathrow Logistics Park from Blackstone on behalf of its European Core Fund. Located near the main cargo gate of Heathrow Airport, the fully leased asset spans 15.4 acres and expands the European logistics platform of the investment firm beyond its previous €5 billion baseline.
EQT Real Estate has expanded its presence in the UK logistics sector by acquiring a six-asset portfolio from Tritax Big Box REIT plc. The modern Grade A properties cover 1.6 million square feet across major distribution hubs in the West Midlands, East Midlands and South East. Fully leased to a diverse group of tenants, the properties sit along critical transport routes like the M40 and A14.
New Clark City in Tarlac is transforming into a major industrial centre for artificial intelligence. Following the Philippines' entry into the US-led Pax Silica Declaration, a 4,000-acre site has been dedicated to high-tech innovation. The project aims to integrate the nation into global semiconductor and AI supply chains. This "Golden Node" will attract international investment while creating high-quality jobs for the local workforce.
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