by Walther Ploos van Amstel
Rising labor costs, a new truck toll, and energy volatility are forcing Dutch logistics managers to fundamentally rethink their approach to real estate. The message from the latest market data is unambiguous: the warehouse you choose today will define your competitive position for the next decade. The logistics sector has always operated on tight margins. …
Is energy the new gold for real estate companies? In conversations about city logistics real estate development, developers often see charging demand for electric vehicles as a chore. It’s inconvenient, takes a long time, and you don’t have a clue. But the charging infrastructure has to get there. And fortunately, many market players are willing …
Logistics real estate company WDP saw its property values rise in the first nine months of the year, but these were completely wiped out by a significant €407 mln write-downs in the fourth quarter of 2022. WDP’s write-downs showed that the real estate market changed completely in the fourth quarter of 2022. Higher financing costs …