Research
Logistics and Industrial Acquisition strategies heat up
How are investors responding to global mega trends in urban logistics?
November 01, 2021
Contributors:
- Annabel McFarlane
- Sam Butler
Transactions volumes for logistics and industrial assets reached a record high over the first three quarters of 2021. The logistics sector is one of few that has benefitted from pandemic lockdowns, with occupier demand at a record high and the dramatic increase in online retailing appearing sustainable.
The last 18 months have been a challenging time for many corporates and the volume of sale and leaseback transactions has increased significantly. Institutional investors have seized the opportunity to increase allocations to the sector.
