The Asia Pacific logistics sector has performed resiliently since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic on the back of accelerating e-commerce penetration, the development of omnichannel retail and the evolution of supply chain strategies for sourcing and inventory locations.

With logistics growth momentum showing no signs of slowing, CBRE recently conducted its first ever Asia Pacific Logistics Occupier Survey to identify the trends set to impact the sector in the coming years and help formulate strategies for occupiers and investors pursuing long-term sustainable growth.

The report identifies occupier optimism towards prospects for business growth; outlines the appropriate strategies for occupiers seeking to optimise their portfolios and operations; and profiles the next generation of logistics facilities. It also analyses the implications and opportunities for both occupiers and investors seeking to increase their exposure to Asia Pacific logistics real estate.


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Optimism for business growth



 

 

How are Occupiers Expanding?



Continued strong market sentiment will ensure occupiers remain in expansion mode, a trend likely to translate into more requirements for logistics space. CBRE has identified three key approaches for logistics occupiers considering market expansion in Asia Pacific


What Next for Occupiers and Investors?

CBRE has identified a range of implications and opportunities for occupiers and investors seeking to increase their exposure to Asia Pacific logistics real estate.

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Implications to Occupiers

Consumer-centric Portfolio
Consumer-centric portfolio approach

  • Proximity to populations & neighborhoods
  • Situated in metro-area and satellite cities
 Engaging Developers
Early engagement with developers

  • Strategically located assets and high-quality New builds
  • Customised warehouse features
 Vertical Storage
Enhancing warehouse operations

  • Adopt vertical storage systems
  • Invest in smart warehouse technologies
Consumer-centric Portfolio
Consumer-centric portfolio approach

  • Proximity to populations & neighborhoods
  • Situated in metro-area and satellite cities
 
Engaging Developers
Early engagement with developers

  • Strategically located assets and high-quality New builds
  • Customised warehouse features
 
Vertical Storage
Enhancing warehouse operations

  • Adopt vertical storage systems
  • Invest in smart warehouse technologies

Implications to Investors

Last-mile Distribution
Strategic location is key

  • Focus on areas near large populations and emerging logistics hubs and satellite cities
 Warehouse
Emerging markets expansion

  • Emerging logistics hubs and satellite cities
  • Last-mile logistics
 
Last-mile Distribution
Facility customisation

  • Consult anchor tenants at the design and planning stage
 Green Operations
Getting ready for facilities of next generation

  • Incorporate green features and cold/mixed storage
Last-mile Distribution
Strategic location is key

  • Focus on areas near large populations and emerging logistics hubs and satellite cities
 
Warehouse
Emerging markets expansion

  • Emerging logistics hubs and satellite cities
  • Last-mile logistics
 
Last-mile Distribution
Facility customisation

  • Consult anchor tenants at the design and planning stage
 
Green Operations
Getting ready for facilities of next generation

  • Incorporate green features and cold/mixed storage

 

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Research Contacts

Henry Chin
Dr. Henry Chin
Global Head of Investor Thought Leadership
& Head of Research, APAC
Research
+852 2820 8160
+852 2810 0830
Ada Choi
Ada Choi, CFA
Head of Occupier Research, APAC
& Head of Data Intelligence and Management, APAC
+852 2820 2871
+852 2810 0830
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Liz Hung
Director
Asia Pacific
Research
+852 2820 6557
+852 2810 0830
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George Wang
Manager
Asia Pacific
Research
+852 2820 2930

Advisory & Transaction Services Contacts

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Manish Kashyap
Global President, Advisory & Transaction Services
Advisory & Transaction Services
+65 6326 1220
+65 6225 1987
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Matt Haddon
Senior Managing Director, Advisory & Transaction Services
Pacific
+61 3 8621 3311
+61 439 033 606

Supply Chain Advisory Contacts

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Troy Shortell
Head of Supply Chain Advisory
Asia
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Christine Miller
Head of CBRE’s Supply Chain Advisory
Pacific
+61 488 005 613