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Why Sale & Leaseback Is Being Used to Exit Non-Core Logistics Assets

Across Europe’s logistics real estate landscape, ownership is no longer viewed as a default advantage. Instead, capital efficiency, flexibility, and balance-sheet optimisation are becoming decisive priorities. As a result, sale & leaseback has emerged as a preferred strategy for corporates looking to exit non-core logistics assets without disrupting operations. In markets such as the Netherlands, […]

Why Lease Flexibility Now Matters More Than Rent for Dutch Occupiers

In the evolving landscape of logistics real estate, rent per square meter is no longer the dominant decision criterion for occupiers in the Netherlands. Today, shaped by supply chain complexity, regulatory pressures, urbanisation, and capital constraints, lease flexibility has risen to the forefront of occupier priorities. For firms operating distribution, fulfillment and supply chain infrastructure, […]

How Dutch Nitrogen Regulations Are Reshaping Industrial & Logistics Development Feasibility

The Netherlands has long been a powerhouse of industrial and logistics activity in Europe, thanks to its strategic geography, advanced infrastructure, and deep connections to European supply chains. However, in recent years a regulatory force rooted in environmental protection has begun to reshape the feasibility landscape for new logistics and industrial development: nitrogen regulations. Originally […]

The Strategic Importance of Schiphol and Regional Airports for High-Velocity Logistics Operations

In the evolving world of global supply chains, logistics infrastructure has moved far beyond its traditional role as a passive support function. Today, it is a strategic value driver for multinational occupiers, institutional investors, and long-term asset owners, directly influencing speed to market, cost efficiency, resilience, and competitive advantage. As supply chains become more time-sensitive […]

How Dutch Grid Congestion Is Influencing Warehouse Design and Site Selection

The Netherlands has long been one of Europe’s most important logistics hubs, underpinned by world-class ports, airports, inland waterways, and road networks, as well as a highly efficient and transparent real estate market. Its central location within Europe, combined with advanced infrastructure and a strong trade-driven economy, has made the country a natural gateway for […]

The Emergence of Logistics Campuses as a Replacement for Single-Asset Investments

Across Europe, the logistics real estate landscape is undergoing a structural transformation. For decades, the dominant mindset was simple: large single‑tenant “big‑box” warehouses: big, standalone buildings leased to one tenant formed the backbone of distribution networks. But rising occupier expectations, tighter land supply, changing supply chain models, and investor preferences are driving a shift toward […]