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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
