Welcome to another special edition of the podcast - about big money and big returns from the warehouse market
➡️ How is the fundraising for the third Newport Logistics fund going a month after its launch?
➡️ How many millions of euros did the owners and top managers of Panattoni invest in the fund as seed capital?
➡️ What was it like to start the first fund, which was launched a month after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine?
➡️ Will investors be able to exit it this year?
➡️ Is it possible for interest rates to drop to zero?
Listen to the captain of this ship, Szymon J. Ostrowski from NEWPORT LOGISTICS FUND - it will be a high-calorie 7️⃣ minutes ‼️
Newport Logistics Fund targets €300 million for third pan-European logistics fund.
PRESS RELEASE / 3 October 2024
Newport Logistics Fund targets €300 million for third pan-European logistics fund
Newport Logistics Fund, an investment company, today announces the launch of Newport Logistics Fund III, a pan-European fund that will finance the development, leasing and sale of modern, sustainable logistics properties.
The investment company, which is part of the Panattoni group, is aiming to raise €300 million for its third fund to develop 10-12 facilities across Europe. It has two projects already secured, the first, a speculative development north of London in the UK, and the second, a build-to-suit development in Malaga, Spain. Further investments are in the process of analysis and selection in the rest of Europe.
The launch of Newport Logistics Fund III follows the successful investment of first two Newport funds. Newport Logistics Fund I raised in 2022 and invested in three modern logistics facilities in London, Amsterdam and Lodz with a gross development value of €100 million. The fund is currently completing the construction of all the facilities and is in the process of selling its first asset.
Newport Logistics Fund II was set up in March 2023 and has now invested funds in projects in Austria, the Netherlands, France, Poland and Germany with a gross development value of €200 million.
All Newport projects meet strict sustainability standards. Each facility is designed in accordance with ESG goals and Article 8 of the EU SFDR regulation. All projects will be BREEAM certified (or equivalent).
The Newport series of funds finance the full development cycle (land acquisition, construction, lease and sale) of modern logistics warehouses in Europe and aim to generate a return of 15% a year. They are part of the Panattoni group. Capital is sourced from professional Investors principally high-net-worth individuals and family offices from the EU, Switzerland, the UK, the US and the Middle East.
Daniel Raemy, Member of the Supervisory Board and Investment Committee, said: “Our strategy for the future includes expanding our presence in Europe with more projects as a result of raising more capital”.
Szymon Ostrowski, Managing Director, said: “Our goal is to achieve the returns expected by investors at 15% per year. Our priority is also to develop projects that have a positive impact on the environment. This meets the demand of tenants and the target warehouse owners to whom we sell our facilities”.
“Investors appreciate the diversification of assets in strategic locations and the fact that they are getting the best projects and above-average returns. The confidence of investors, shown in such less favourable economic conditions, is a confirmation that we are able to select the best projects to deliver the promised returns.”
Last-mile, net zero carbon logistics development in sought-after Heathrow area completed.
Panattoni Poyle 80, an investment of Newport Logistics Fund, a Private Equity Real Estate fund that finances the full investment cycle for the development of warehouses in Europe, has completed construction. A 7,400 sq. m last-mile logistics development in the sought-after London Heathrow area was purchased in the first quarter of 2023.
Poyle 80 is a net zero carbon development that was built to a BREEAM sustainability rating of ‘Excellent’ and an EPC rating of ‘A’. The occupier will benefit from a 50m service yard, five dock doors, two level access doors, 12.5m clear internal height, and 37 car parking spaces with 20% EV charging provision.
Located on Horton Road, near junction 14 of the M25, Panattoni Poyle 80 is in one of the Greater London's well-established logistics locations. This strategic location provides immediate access to the UK's largest cargo terminal at Heathrow Airport. The site was acquired in 2023 as part of a £350 million investment in several sites in the southeast. These sites offer value-added development opportunities in core markets with rental growth potential.
"We are very pleased about the completion of Panattoni Poyle 80. This modern, net zero carbon development is a superbly located last-mile warehouse with immediate access to the UK’s largest cargo terminal at Heathrow Airport. We are proud to deliver such a project, which exemplifies our commitment to sustainability and strategic logistics solutions," said Szymon Ostrowski, Managing Director of Newport Logistics Fund.
Letting agents at Panattoni Poyle 80 are DTRE and ACRE Capital Real Estate.
KICKING OFF A WINNING PARTNERSHIP! We proudly announce that Newport Logistics Fund has officially joined the Borussia Dortmund team as an advertising partner! Just like on the pitch, teamwork and strategy are key, and we’re excited to bring our A-game to this collaboration.
PRESS RELEASE / 28 August 2024
A breath of fresh air at the stadium: Newport kicks off collaboration with Borussia Dortmund
Since last weekend, Newport Logistics Fund is an official advertising partner of the Bundesliga club, Borussia Dortmund. With the start of the new Bundesliga season, the young investment company has also become a member of the exclusive BVBBusinessNetzwerk.
The announcement of the new sponsorship proves that Newport, founded in 2022, doesn’t just invest in the development of promising logistics properties. The partnership with Borussia Dortmund will has started right at the starting whistle for the new Bundesliga season. The new head coach Nuri Şahin and assistant coach Lukasz Piszczek will be a breath of fresh air for the Dortmund team.
“As a passionate golfer, I know how important a strong foundation is, both in sports and in business,” says Daniel Raemy, member of the supervisory board and investment committee at Newport Logistics Fund. “With our support for Borussia Dortmund, we would like to carry on the history of success of a club that stands for tradition, passion and excellence.” Carsten Cramer, Managing Director at Borussia Dortmund, is also looking forward to the new collaboration, “BVB and Newport have a shared ambition of looking forward and achieving great things together. This startup investment company brings with it fresh ideas and a future-oriented way of thinking – characteristics that are perfectly in line with our club.”
Newport Logistics Fund is a specialist in the development, rental and sale of high-quality logistics properties throughout Europe. With a strong focus on sustainability and efficiency, Newport relies on top-notch partners and strategic investments. Its investors include private investors, family offices, institutional investors, asset managers and banks. The investment company now has a portfolio with 8 logistics objects in two Luxembourger funds with more than 300 million euros in gross real estate assets (GAV).
The partnership with BVBBusinessNetzwerk provides partners numerous benefits, including a comprehensive events program with regular events in an exclusive environment. Discussions are held on current topics with renowned guests and top-level speakers from the economy, politics, culture and sports sectors. The network offers Newport a platform on which the investors can regularly communicate with other companies in a regional and international context. Members include, among others, GLS, Melitta, Rheinmetall, Aral, Coca-Cola and Rewe. Due to broad rights like perimeter adverts, Newport will also increase its presence and visibility in the DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) region.
About Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund is one of the oldest and most popular football clubs in Germany. Founded in 1909, BVB has more than 10 million fans here in Germany alone and, beyond that, has a rapidly growing international fan base. The eight-time German champion and five-time DFB (German Football Association) Cup winner became the first German club to win a European Cup in 1966. In 1997, BVB was also the first Bundesliga team to win the UEFA Champions League and, in the same, year, they won the Intercontinental Cup. With a total turnover of more than 500 million euros, Borussia Dortmund is also one of the most financially strongest football clubs in the world.
About Newport
BUILD. LEASE. SELL.
Newport Logistics Fund is startup investment company specialised in the development, leasing and, after completion, sale of high-quality logistics properties throughout Europe. With a strong focus on sustainability and efficiency, Newport relies on top-notch partners and strategic investments in order to create long-term added value for its investors. In 2022 and 2023, Newport created its Funds I and II and successfully invested in eight logistics projects with a total surface area of around 234,000 m² and a project volume of around 300 million euros in Great Britain, Germany, Austria, France, the Netherlands and Poland. Fund III, a SICAV-RAIF fund registered in Luxembourg, will be established in the fourth quarter of 2024. With a target equity capital of 300 million euros and expected gross real estate assets of 600 million euros, Fund III is planning to diversify in at least 10 logistics projects in Europe. The funds are intended for private investors, family offices, institutional investors, asset managers and banks.
On the EU's logistics infrastructure and new opportunities for investors: Szymon J. Ostrowski, Managing Director of Newport Logistics Fund (Luxembourg).
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Another "Outlook on the logistics market in Poland and Europe" is behind us.
Michał Bryszewski, CFA from Savills presented the logistics market outlook for Poland and Europe and Szymon J. Ostrowski presented investment opportunities with Newport Logistics Fund II.
During the client meeting, Marcin Kubik and Igor Łosiewicz from Dwell Properties discussed, among other things:
💡 Prospects for the logistics market in Poland and Europe.
♻️ The impact of new trends on supply chain management in the region.
💸 Investment opportunities with the NEWPORT LOGISTICS FUND.
Thank you to everyone who attended the event and contributed to its success. Together we are shaping the future of logistics and investment in the region!
To learn more about logistics prospects and investment opportunities with NEWPORT LOGISTICS FUND, please contact us.
Rosenbauer Group, one of the world's largest manufacturers of firefighting vehicles, has become the first tenant at our Panattoni Park Ennshafen!
Only one month after the groundbreaking, Rosenbauer International has chosen our Ennshafen site for its new logistics hub. This new facility will include:
🏢 9,800 m² of warehouse and technical space
🏢 840 m² of office space
🏢 770 m² of mezzanine space
@Wolfgang Andreas Schettler, Head of Central Technics at Rosenbauer, highlighted the strategic advantage of the location of our Investment: "The hall space offers adequate space for our products which we can easily transport into our distribution regions due to the ideal connections to transport routes. The proximity to our main headquarters in Leonding is part of what makes this site attractive to us."
“This is a significant milestone for our Fund II as we continue to invest in Austria. We are excited about the completion of the Panattoni Park Ennshafen by the end of Q1 2025 and are confident that this development will bring great benefits to the local economy” said Szymon J. Ostrowski, Managing Director of NEWPORT LOGISTICS FUND. 🏭📈
Today our team had the pleasure of hosting a very special breakfast for the local investment community at the Panattoni UK Office in London.
The European Logistics Outlook event was an excellent opportunity to discuss recent developments and future trends in our industrial & logistics sector. The agenda featured presentations from the industry leaders:
👨💼 Marcus de Minckwitz, EMEA Head of Industrial & Logistics European Capital Markets at Savills, provided insights on the Commercial Real Estate Market Outlook.
👨💼 Nick Cripps (MRICS), Executive Director, Capital Markets Europe & Head of UK Capital Markets at Panattoni, gave an overview of Panattoni group.
👨💼 Szymon J. Ostrowski, Managing Director at NEWPORT LOGISTICS FUND, presented an overview of fund and the investment opportunities.
💬 🗨 We are grateful for the engaging discussions and the valuable perspectives shared. Events like these are crucial in helping us stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market and fostering stronger industry partnerships. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making this event a success!
Newport Logistic Fund celebrates the ground-breaking ceremony for Panattoni Park Ennshafen
Newport Logistics Fund, a Private Equity Real Estate fund that finances full investment cycle warehouse developments in Europe, celebrates the start of its second investment in Austria, the Panattoni Park Ennshafen. The construction work in Enns began with a ground-breaking ceremony on April 30th.
The new commercial, industrial, and logistics park in Enns is being built on a 65,000 m² site in the Ennshafen industrial area near Linz. Upon completion, the park will hold gross floor area of approximately 41,000 m², comprising roughly 35,000 m² of hall space, 3,000 m² of office space, and 3,000 m² of mezzanine space. The building's height is 10.50 metres below ground level, and over 100 car parking spaces are slated for the outdoor areas.
The adaptable utilization concept will comprise variably divisible rental units, starting from 3,000 m² in size, making it the ideal choice for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and industrial purposes. Due to its proximity to Linz (and to Voestalpine), the location is particularly well-suited for users from the metal and steel processing, food, automotive, chemical, and transport sectors.
The investment project is targeting the DGNB Gold Standard certification, and therefore, is implementing a range of comprehensive sustainability measures. These measures entail the installation of a photovoltaic system on the rooftop of the property, the incorporation of greening initiatives in the outdoor areas, and the use of district heating or a heat pump in energy supply. Furthermore, the blueprint includes plans to establish bicycle shelters, electric charging points, and a mobility concept with a cycle path and bus connections.
The property was acquired in collaboration with Business Upper Austria- OÖ Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH. The project is being developed together with the general contractor Goldbeck Rhomberg. The real estate space is being marketed by the consultant EUREA Real Estate GmbH.
Konrad Karasiński joining Newport Logistics Fund as Capital Markets Director
🎇 We are pleased to announce that Konrad Karasiński has joined Newport Logistics Fund as Capital Markets Director, enriching the team with over a decade of expertise in real estate investment and financial management.
👨💼 Konrad played a crucial role in pioneering the startup of Resi4Rent (Public Rental Sector) under Griffin Capital Partners. He also served as an Investment Manager at GS E&C, where he demonstrated exceptional strategic foresight and financial acumen.
📊 He has a Master's degree in Finance & Accounting from the Warsaw School of Economics and extensive experience in the industry, including spearheading a groundbreaking initiative in the real estate landscape. We look forward to leveraging his expertise to drive success and modernization in Capital Markets.
