Over the past few years the word “nearshoring” has moved from strategic buzzword to boardroom imperative. For tenants and investors in the Netherlands and across Europe, nearshoring is the relocation of manufacturing or sourcing closer to end markets is reshaping demand for industrial and logistics property. The driver isn’t just cost: it’s a mix of […]
For years, Europe’s logistics real estate market revolved around the traditional “big-box” model – large, single-tenant warehouses located on inexpensive land outside major cities. These assets offered scale, predictable rents, and operational uniformity. But in 2025, the logistics landscape looks dramatically different. Changing consumer behaviour, rising e-commerce penetration, sustainability pressures, urban land shortages, and occupier […]
Cities across Europe are shrinking the distance between people, goods and services. That shift is creating acute demand for urban logistics – compact, well-located warehousing and fulfillment solutions that sit inside or beside dense population centres. In the Netherlands, the combination of strong e-commerce penetration, strict urban environmental rules, and severe land constraints is accelerating […]
For most of the past decade, sale & leaseback transactions were considered a practical but secondary option, a financing lever companies turned to when traditional routes were slow or expensive. Europe’s higher-rate environment has pushed corporates, CFOs, and treasury teams to rethink how they deploy capital. Real estate, once seen as a long-term asset is […]
Sale & leaseback began as a straightforward financing technique: an owner-occupier sells an asset (often industrial or retail property) to an investor, then immediately leases it back to remain operating in the same location. Today, however, Sale & Leaseback has matured into a strategic instrument that businesses and investors use to accelerate growth, optimize portfolios, […]
Venlo has established itself as one of Europe’s most influential logistics hubs, a position built not simply on geographic advantage, but on a deliberate combination of strategic infrastructure, mature development ecosystems, and its exceptional alignment with the next decade of supply chain, sustainability, and real estate transformation.Over the past several years, the Netherlands has strengthened […]
With greenfield land becoming scarce and environmental pressures mounting, brownfield conversions, the redevelopment of old industrial sites into modern logistics hubs are gaining strong momentum. This trend is not only a sustainability response but also a capital-market opportunity, as institutional investors increasingly seek stable, income-producing assets through sale & leaseback transactions. Together, these dynamics are […]
When it comes to logistics infrastructure, few countries in Europe can match the Netherlands’ efficiency, connectivity, and planning foresight. At the heart of this success are two crucial arteries: the A15 and A67 corridors. Together, they form the backbone of Dutch logistics, connecting ports, warehouses, and European distribution networks. The A15 corridor links Rotterdam, Europe’s […]
The Netherlands has become one of the most dynamic hubs for cross-border capital seeking entry into Europe’s logistics and industrial real estate market. Its strategic location, world-class connectivity, and stable economic environment make it the natural gateway for investors aiming to participate in Europe’s evolving supply chain landscape. As global trade patterns shift and e-commerce […]
The Netherlands continues to hold its position as one of Europe’s most vital logistics hubs, yet the path to new development is no longer straightforward. Land scarcity, complex zoning frameworks, and rising ESG expectations are reshaping how logistics assets are acquired and financed. Against this backdrop, forward commitments and forward purchases, once niche financing models […]
