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First Development for Newport Logistics Fund III

We are thrilled to announce Newport Logistics Fund III's first investment! In partnership with Panattoni, we have acquired a five-acre site on Yeomans Drive in Milton Keynes. There, we will develop a 100,000 sq ft speculative logistics facility, Panattoni Milton Keynes 100. 📍 Milton Keynes…

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Panattoni and Newport Logistics Fund to develop 24,200 sq m build-to-suit facility for Leroy Merlin in southern Spain

Panattoni, the largest logistics real estate developer in Europe, in partnership with Newport Logistics Fund II is to develop a 24,200 sq m build-to-suit facility near Málaga in southern Spain. The facility, located at Antequera Business Park in the rapidly growing logistics hub in the heart of…

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We are excited to announce the establishment of the International Board of Advisors

We are excited to announce the establishment of the International Board of Advisors, a distinguished group of accomplished leaders who will provide invaluable guidance for the strategic vision of Newport Logistics Fund III and Panattoni Income Fund. 🌍📈 Our advisors are highly…

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Strategic investment from Newport Logistics Fund II: French project is a 7,300 m2 cargo facility at Lyon Saint – Exupéry Airport

🛫 We are proud to announce the start of construction on our latest investment from Newport Logistics Fund II: a 7,300 m² multimodal cargo facility located in the heart of the CargoPort area at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport. This project demonstrates our commitment to high-value logistics…

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Newport Logistics Fund sells Amsterdam development from its first fund to end user

Newport Logistics Fund, Luxembourg investment company, has sold the first development from its first fund, achieving an internal rate of return of 20.3%. The project, located just 30 minutes from two of the most important cities of the Netherlands - Amsterdam and Utrecht -, has been completed and…

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Szymon J. Ostrowski appointed to the Public Affairs Committee at INREV for a 3-year term starting in 2025

The committee plays a crucial role in advocating for non-listed real estate investments in Europe. Szymon will join a group of professionals focused on: 🔹 Analyzing regulatory impacts to keep the industry connected with policymakers. 🔹 Monitoring key regulatory initiatives…

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The Panattoni Poyle 80 project officially took off without any delays

The Panattoni Poyle 80 project officially took off without any delays on November 5, 2024, during the Poyle Breakfast Launch Event. We celebrated the grand opening of a 79,216 sq ft last-mile logistics development in West London. We are proud to see the completion of the Newport Logistics Fund I…

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Newport Logistics Fund has received the Opportunistic Investor Award at the 14th Annual CEE Investment Awards!

Hosted by EuropaProperty.com at the Intercontinental Hotel in Warsaw, this prestigious event gathered 350 leading professionals from the European and Central European real estate industry. The awards ceremony celebrated achievements across various real estate sectors, recognizing companies with…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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……

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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…

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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 &…

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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.…

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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…

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Newport Logistic Fund welcomes Recorde European Logistics Real Estate Fund as new Investor.

Newport Logistics Fund, a Private Equity Real Estate fund that finances full investment cycle warehouse developments in Europe, is thrilled to announce the addition of Recorde European Logistics Real Estate Fund (Recorde ELIA) as its new Investor. This partnership marks an exciting development for…

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Newport Logistic Fund welcomes Recorde European Logistics Real Estate Fund as new Investor

Newport Logistics Fund, a Private Equity Real Estate fund that finances full investment cycle warehouse developments in Europe, is thrilled to announce the addition of Recorde European Logistics Real Estate Fund (Recorde ELIA) as its new Investor. This partnership marks an exciting development for…

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Exciting News from Amsterdam City Project in Almere!

🌆 Construction has officially kicked off for the Amsterdam City project at Businesspark Stichtsekant. 🌿 The Amsterdam City project meets BREEAM standards and is set to be completed in early 2025. The total area covers approximately 23,420 m² with warehouse space, office space,…

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Newport Logistics Fund Fuels Growth in Logistics!

Progress on the UK Poyle project from Fund I, which received planning consent for the speculative 80,000 sq ft in the highly sought-after Heathrow area. Newport Logistics Fund purchased the site in the first quarter of 2023. 🌿 Newport Logistics Fund’s latest venture is a net-zero…

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Newport Logistics Fund has won the “Best Overall Fundraising: Real Estate” at Private Equity Wire Awards

"Best Overall Fundraising: Real Estate"! Newport Logistics Fund has been honoured with the prestigious award at the Private Equity Wire European Emerging Manager Awards. The Private Equity Wire Awards are a testament to the outstanding performance and fundraising achievements across various private…

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Newport Logistics Fund II is financing the development of Panattoni Park Ennshafen in Upper Austria.

Newport Logistics Fund, which invests in full-cycle industrial real estate development in Europe, is developing its second fund. With its Newport Logistics Fund II, the company is looking to raise €100 million to invest in the western part of the continent. The first project thus financed will be…

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Semiconductors & Logistics – Report by Savills!

Savills' Spotlight report reveals Europe must double semiconductor production to achieve 20% global output by 2030 under the EU Chips Act. €43B EU investment could create 10.8M sq m warehouse demand in 7 years. Pandemic disruptions led to supply chain challenges, surging demand, and geopolitical…

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Newport Logistics Fund became the Supporting Sponsor of the PGA Polska Karolinka Open

As great golf enthusiasts, we are delighted to inform you about our partnership with PGA of Poland! As part of the cooperation, we became the Supporting Sponsor of the PGA Polska Karolinka Open golf tournament. The competition took place on July 10 on the Karolinka Golf Park golf course in Kamień…

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Our fund has become an official Friend of the Polish National Ballet

We are very pleased to announce that Newport Logistics Fund has acquired an official title of "Friend of the Polish National Ballet"! We are delighted to support this amazing institution that contributes to the development of the art of ballet in Poland and promotes our cultural heritage around the…

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Banquet Newport Logistics Fund

The Newport Logistics Fund banquet is behind us! Yesterday we had the pleasure of hosting our investors and friends of our fund during a banquet at the Grand Theater National Opera! During the meeting, we had the opportunity to see a performance by the Polish National Ballet as well as listen to a…

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Summary of Q1 2023 in the warehouse market

Summary of Q1 2023 in the warehouse market: ✅ €401 mln were spent by investors in Poland to buy new warehouses (62% of the total investment in the commercial real estate sector) ✅ 12 properties were sold (9 of them on the primary market and 8 properties are located in the western part…

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Polish warehouse market. Why it’s better to invest in warehouses than in apartments

We recommend the interview that Szymon J. Ostrowski gave to Wyborcza.biz!…

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Influence of ESG on investments

ESG is a real catalyst for change, not a marketing gimmick. The importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) for business around the world is growing rapidly. The EU has introduced a number of regulations, and the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (#SFDR) is particularly…

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Polish Logistics Going Places: an Interview with Szymon Ostrowski in Poland Weekly

Sylwia Ziemacka from Poland Weekly magazine talked to Szymon Ostrowski, Managing Director at Newport Logistics Fund. 2022 was record breaking for warehouse real estate in Poland, with 4.4 million sq m completed, the best result in the sector’s history.  This means 42 proc. more facilities built…

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Forbes Diamons in Podlaskie voivodeship

A celebration of entrepreneurs from Podlasie took place yesterday in Białystok. Szymon Ostrowski, Managing Director of the Fund, took part in Forbes Diamonds, where he had the pleasure of presenting awards to the fastest growing companies from the region. Our congratulations to all the awardees as…

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Newport Logistics Fund II was established and starts fundraising EUR 100 million.

Newport Logistics Fund II, a fund investing in full cycle related to development of warehouses in Europe, was established in Luxembourg as an investment company. Second fund is looking to raise 100 million EUR for further investments in Western Europe. On the 30th of March 2023 Newport Logistics…

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Newport Logistics Fund raised EUR 50 million from investors.

Newport Logistics Fund, a fund investing in warehouse properties in Europe, raised EUR 50 million as part of its first fund. Currently, work is underway to launch a second fund worth EUR 100 million.   It only took 10 months for the fund to raise EUR 50 million from investors located in…

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Record-breaking year for warehouses in Poland

The year 2022 was record -breaking for warehouses in Poland. Interesting article by Puls Biznesu summarizing last year. Our summary below: 4.4 million sq m was completed in 2022 (the best result in history). 42% more facilities were built compared to 2021. 52% of space was rented by logistics…

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Santander Bank Polska S.A. finances Newport Logistics Fund’s the in Zgierz

Newport Logistics Fund, a fund that invests in warehouse real estate, has secured bank financing for an ongoing logistics centre project in Lućmierz near Zgierz. Santander Bank Polska S.A. has supported the development of the two-building complex with a total area of 33,500 sqm. Newport Logistics…

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Warehouses are bursting at the seams

A very interesting article in Puls Biznesu summarizing the warehouse market in Poland as well as analyzing what 2023 may bring. 4% of free warehouse space as of today according to Savills. 1-2% vacancy rate is projected in 2023 by Colliers. 30% less warehouses according to AXI IMMO Group (y/y)…

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Newport Logistics Fund finances a prime West London last-mile logistics development

Newport Logistics Fund announces its newest investment project for a speculative 80,000 sq ft last-mile logistics development in the sought-after West London catchment.   The net zero carbon development is located approximately 4 km west of London Heathrow and close to junction 14 of the M25 on a…

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Newport Logistics Fund has taken patronage of the Polonia Warsaw basketball team. The fund proudly supports a club with nearly 100 years of tradition.

Newport Logistics Fund, a Luxembourg-based fund investing in warehouse real estate in Europe, is supporting Polish sport. The fund has become a patron of Polonia Warszawa - the men's and women's basketball teams. The teams have been in existence since 1925, and in their nearly 100-year history they…

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2023 Newport Business Mixer

It was a pleasure to host business mixer for friends of our fund. Thank you for coming and witnessing our progress!

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Global economic growth forecast by International Monetary Fund

Very interesting 2023 forecast by International Monetary Fund regarding global growth. Good news is that most countries will avoid a recession this year. Our summary below: Global growth is projected to 2.9% in 2023 and further rise to 3.1% in 2024 (forecast for 2023 is +0.2% than predicted in Oct…

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Blackstone about 4Q and their real estate portlofio

Very interesting insights from Blackstone on their 4Q earnings and their real estate portlofio (2:38+). Currently logistics counts for 40% of their global portfolio. Why? 1-3% vacancy rates globally, 10-20% rent increase, demant and supply are not matching.

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Newport Logistics Fund finances the construction of a distribution centre near Amsterdam

Newport Logistics Fund, a Luxembourg fund investing in warehouse real estate, will finance the development of a distribution centre at the Stichtsekant business park in Almere near Amsterdam. Construction of the 23,400 sqm development is scheduled for completion in early 2024. Newport Logistics…

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Investors want warehouses!

A very interesting article summarizing trends in this market as well as the position of Poland. Below is our summary: Logistics real estate, warehouses as well as urban logistics facilities are the most popular among investors (EUR 500 billion + AUM). 90% of respondents indicate that an element of…

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2022 CEE-6 Highlights in the Real Estate

We recommend reading interesting report by Colliers about the 2022 CEE-6 Highlights in the Real Estate. Our summary with focus on industrial sector below: 2022 was another good year on the industrial market in terms of demand levels. Very low vacancy rate in most CEE counties at <5% (Czech…

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Industrial and logistics market – 6 out of 10 companies plan to increase turnover and new recruitments

According to CBRE in the "Confidence Index 2022" report, 6 out of 10 companies from the industrial and logistics sector plan to increase turnover and new recruitments. Below is our summary: 27 million sq m - industrial and logistics space in Poland after Q3 (+19% y/y). 58% of companies in the…

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We are an associate member of the Polish Private Equity & Venture Capital Association – PSIK

Newport Logistics Fund has been admitted to Polskie Stowarzyszenie Inwestorów Kapitałowych (PSIK), the Polish Private Equity & Venture Capital Association as an associate member. PSIK’s mission is to promote and develop the private equity and venture capital industry in Poland. It comprises…

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Top 10 Trends for 2023

Poland Weekly asked Szymon J. Ostrowski to give his Top 10 Trends for 2023. "Nearshoring (...) become a reality. As a result of disruptions in supply chains, companies are increasing their production, warehousing and service location capabilities in Europe. This is a great opportunity for Poland,…

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Poland is one of the most attractive markets for industrial and warehouse investments

According to Cushman & Wakefield, Poland remains one of the most attractive markets for industrial and logistics investments. As Newmark Polska reports, warehouses in Poland are also "green" because ESG is important not only for developers, but also for tenants and investors. NEWPORT LOGISTICS…

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Chaos in China strengthen the nearshoring trend in Europe

Covid outbreak throws Chinese factories and supply chains into chaos. This will further strengthen nearshoring trend in Europe and will require more warehouses space.

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Investment opportunities in sectors with strong fundamentals

Savills Investment Management believes that: "city warehouses, apartments and retail parks are the safest assets in the coming months."

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Offshoring, reshoring, near-sourcing, nearshoring…

Offshoring, reshoring, near-sourcing, nearshoring... So what does all this really mean and why is it worth knowing these concepts? We highly recommend the article by Szymon Ostrowski for Forbes Polska. Source: forbes.pl

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Development of e-commerce favors warehouses

Online sales, i.e. e-commerce, are reaching their zenith. By the end of 2022 the global value of this sector  is expected to increase to USD 5.4 trillion, and the number of parcels sent to USD 175 billion. In Poland, the e-commerce market is currently almost PLN 100 billion and by 2026 it is…

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Poland leads thanks to low operational costs

What's going on in warehouses after Q3 2022? There's a lot going on, but it can be summed up quickly as follows: 27.4 million sq m (+18% year to year) is the warehouse stock in Poland. +25% is the average increase in rents (year to year). +7% year-to-year growth, i.e. 5.4 million sq m of new space…

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Global Manufacturing Risk Index

According to Global Manufacturing Risk Index Poland and other CEE countries are moving up in the ranking due to among others competitive labor costs, lower electricity costs and wider industrial property availability. Nearshoring is a trend that is crucial to strengthen global supply chain and CEE…

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Nearshoring, nearsourcing and reshoring

All you ever wanted to know about nearshoring, nearsourcing and reshoring but was afraid to ask... Please find very interesting report done in collaboration between Reuters Events and A.P. Moller - Maersk that gives a deep dive into this subject in the context of post covid world. Our summary…

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Poland on the global logistics map – transforming challenges into opportunities.

Please find a very interesting special report on the logistic market from Poland Weekly - Poland on the global logistics map - transforming challenges into opportunities. Our Managing Director Szymon J. Ostrowski comments on Poland's position on Europe’s logistics map in the context of covid-19 and…

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Still strong demand for warehouses in Poland

According to Colliers, despite higher rents, the interest of tenants on the warehouse market in Poland is not weakening. Below is a summary of data for Q3 2022: 🆕 1.2 million sq m - this is how much the warehouse market in Poland has grown. At the same time, approximately 1.5 million sq m…

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First Newport Logistics Fund Business Mixer!

Yesterday we had the pleasure of hosting our investors and friends of our fund during the Newport Logisics Fund Business Mixer! We would like to thank everyone for coming as well as Justynie Kędzierskiej-Klukowskej from Berlin Hyp AG, Krzysztofowi Sieczkowskiemu from PwC Polska, Pawłowi Partyce…

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Numbers for Q3 2022

The data for 3Q 2022 are here and they are very optimistic for the Polish warehouse and industrial market! According to CBRE Poland research the situation is the following: 🏭 27 million sq m - stock of industrial and warehouse space (+5% Q/Q & 18% y/y), 👷 4 million sq m+ - space…

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2023 – year of change for supply chains

According to HSBC survey, 42% of corporate decision-makers see an urgent need to overhaul their supply chains in 2023. Warehouses are the key element to keeping supply chains in order and help in shortening the supply chains.   Source: Bloomberg

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Newport Logistics Fund joins Polish-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce

Newport Logistics Fund enters Polish-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce as a new member! As a Luxembourg-based company, this was a natural step for us. We look forward to exchanging experiences in an international environment! The organisation was established in January 2019, bringing together…

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Jarosław Sroka and Rafał Sosna join Newport Logistics Fund Supervisory Board

We welcome Jarosław Sroka and Rafał Sosna in the Newport Logistics Fund Supervisory Board.   Rafał Sosna has extensive experience in investment banking, gained during 14 years of cooperation with UBS Investment Bank, and private equity, having worked for Advent International, Penta Investments…

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12th Annual CEE Investment Awards

The 12th EuropaProperty.com CEE Investment Awards, celebrating excellence in the commercial real estate sector, were held on October 27th. We sponsored the award in the Investment Deal €50-€100 million category, which was presented to Macquarie Asset Management for acquisition of Żabka Polska BTS…

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To Keep Up With E-commerce

According to very interesting report by Knight Frank "Europe’s last mile" 🇪🇺 Europe needs additional 3.5 million sqm of last-mile warehouse space in order to keep pace with the e-commerce growth. Please find my summary and key highlights of this report: ✅ 48% is the…

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Warehouses in numbers: 2022 vs 2010

In 2021 nearly $172 billion was spent on warehouse acquisitions, according to Savills and it more than a fourfold increase from a decade ago. At the same time, as CBRE reports, average US warehouse rents have risen ~75% since the beginning of 2010 to $8.18 a square foot from $4.72 a square foot. As…

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“Investment Deal 50-100 million”

It is our pleasure to sponsor the award for the "Investment Deal 50-100 million" during next weeks 12th annual EuropaProperty.com CEE Investment & Manufacturing Awards. The nominees in this category are: Adventum Group for the acquisition of Sky Tower in Wroclaw, Big Shopping Centers Ltd. for…

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Fight for warehouse space

Very interesting report by Business Insider about the fight for warehouse space between giants such as Prologis and Blackstone followed by many other financial institutions. "(...) big money is buying up warehouse space as fast as smaller owners can sell. The coronavirus pandemic accelerated this…

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BNP Paribas Real Estate Report – summary

We highly recommend the BNP Paribas Real Estate report - "Report Poland Magnified" about the state of the economy and the real estate market. Below is our short summary on warehouses and logistics: ✅ the vacancy rate is only 3.1%, ✅ warehouses and logistics are the fastest growing…

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Galloping demand for warehouses

According to Anna Gołasa, a journalist from Puls Biznesu - "In mid-2022, the warehouse market in Poland set down a record low vacancy rate - 3.1%. Developers confirm that new facilities almost immediately disappear from the market". The growth trend in the warehouse property market is more and more…

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Investments in warehouses are still on top

According to the data, the logistics and warehouse market is responsible for approximately half of all sales transactions to the target investor in the commercial real estate market. “Logistics and warehouse assets are perceived as safe and with low risk. Such properties are consequently sold at…

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E-commerce market in Poland in 2022

We recommend the report "E-Commerce in Poland 2022" published by Gemius GmbH with the support of Polish Internet Research and IAB Polska. Below is our summary: ✅ There are 30 million internet users in Poland and 77% of them shop online. ✅ 52% of online shoppers are women, 53% of…

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Summary of 1st half of 2022

What does the real estate investment market look like after the 1st half of 2022? Below is a summary: ✅ EUR 2.9 billion - the total volume of investment transactions on the real estate market (+40% y/y), ✅ 2.42 million sq m - the total area of completed warehouses, ✅ 3.9…

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Newport Logistics Fund at the Obiekty conference – “Magazyn optymalny”

Szymon J. Ostrowski was today as a keynote speaker during the conference Obiekty - "Magazyn Optymalny". Szymon shared his thoughts on the state of the warehouse market in the CEE region in the context of geopolitics as well as covid-19. Thank you Krzysztof Kogut for the invitation!   Source:…

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NEWPORT GOLF CUP 2022!

Today was our first golf tournament 🏌 Together with Panattoni, who was a partner of our tournament, we had the pleasure to host our guests at Rosa Private Golf Club. The weather and moods were good! Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for a great opportunity to meet.  …

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High demand for warehouses, despite weakening of e-commerce

We recommend a very interesting interview with Robert Dobrzycki, CEO of Panattoni Europe, UK and India, on the situation on the warehouse market in Poland as well as on global implications. ✅ The demand for warehouses is still very strong. Despite the weakening of e-commerce demand, both…

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Demand for warehouses is still growing

According to Cushman & Wakefield, further "high demand for warehouse space is generated by the logistics, distribution and retail industries. (...) The further development of the e-commerce and courier industries is also visible." ✅ 3.8 million sq m - demand for warehouse space in…

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Growing demand for ecological warehouses

The main factors influencing the choice of space are invariably the location and costs of renting the warehouse. However, over time, we observe a change in trends, potential tenants declare the importance of environmental issues in their warehouses, and expect developers to provide technological…

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Daniel Raemy has joined Newport Logistics Fund

We are pleased to announce that today Daniel Raemy has joined the Newport Logistics Fund as a member of the Supervisory Board and the Fund's Investment Committee. Daniel has worked for the past 13 years for J. Safra Sarasin, a leading private bank in Switzerland. As CEO of J. Safra Sarasin Polska,…

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Industrial and logistics real estate market in CEE region – summary of the 1st half of 2022.

Very interesting report by CBRE that focuses on the economic and real estate markets in Central Eastern Europe after 1H2022. Below please find our summary on the Industrial & Logistics sector. ✅ 50 million sq m - the total stock of modern industrial and logistics space across the whole…

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Warehouse market – summary of the 1st half of 2022

What does the warehouse market look like after the 1st half of 2022? Below is a summary. ✅ 26.15 million sq m - total warehouse resources (+19% y/y). 2.42 million sq m was a new supply (+107% y/y) and 4.35 million sq m (+30% y/y) is under construction. ✅ The base rents…

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Demand and supply on the warehouse market – forecast

In the coming years, the demand for warehouses will continue and the supply will slow down. CBRE informs about the current situation on the warehouse market. ✅ 26.1 million sqm - this is how many warehouses we have after the 1st half of 2022 (+20% y/y). In 2022, 2.2 million sq m have already…

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Warehouse market in Poland – summary of the first half of 2022

CBRE summed up the first half of 2022 on the warehouse market in Poland. ✅ 26.1 million sqm - warehouse space in Poland (increase by 20% year on year) ✅ 4.4 million sqm - under construction (49% speculative) ✅ 3.2% - vacancy rate (record low) ✅ Base rent growth is…

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Stabilization of global supply chains

Tight global supply chains show signs of improvement. According to Financial Times the latest data show some signs of stabilization. ✅ According to Freightos, the average cost of transporting a standard container (40 feet) fell by 45% compared to last autumn. ✅ Since the beginning of…

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E-commerce extend the warehouse space

Currently, over 7 million sqm of warehouse space in Poland (30.7% of the total supply) is dedicated to e-commerce. Comparing to 2019 this is 84% increase in space for e-commerce services. According to Rzeczpospolita, "Logistics companies are still expanding their warehouses, the demand is still…

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Further increase in demand for warehouse space

According to The Wall Street Journal, Prologis predicts that an increase in inventory could demand another 500 million square feet (46.6 sq m) of warehouse space. According to CBRE the industrial real-estate market remains extremely tight with demand for e-commerce along with upheaval in supply…

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ESG in European logistics market

"European Logistics and Supply Chain Sustainability Report 2022" is a very interesting research* on ESG in European logistics done by law firm HFW and warehouse developer Panattoni. Please find the executive summary below: ✅ 66% of third party logistics providers have won new business as a…

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The dynamics of SBU & Last Mile market

It is highly recommended to get familiar with Colliers report "SBU & Last Mile Logistics Sector in CEE-15". Our summary is below: ✅ Total resources of the Industry & Logistics (I&L) market for the CEE-15 region exceeded 50 million sq.m.. Poland, as the largest market, accounts…

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The construction of the first logistics park financed by Newport Logistics Fund, has started near Łódź

Newport Logistics Fund is investing on the warehouse real estate market and has just announced the start of the construction of it's first fully financed logistcis center. Near Łódź the construction of a hall with an area of 6,300 sq.m., fuly leased by DPD - one of the largest courier companies in…

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“E-commerce is bursting at its seems, and warehouses are following.”

We highly recommend reading interesting report by Cushman & Wakefield "E-commerce is bursting at its seems, and warehouses are following.". See our summary and key trends: ✅ 100 billion PLN value of the-commerce market in Poland in 2020 (100% increase over 2 years). The market is to grow…

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Still high demand for the warehouses

The demand for free spaces on the warehouse market is constantly increasing and rental prices are rising. Key highlights below: ✅ The pandemic and the war in Ukraine are disrupting the supply chains. ✅ Storage increases the security of companies. On one hand it ensures the continuity…

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Development of the warehouse and logistics market in Europe

How do the logistic european companies see the warehouse market? We highly recommend reading the CBRE report "European Logistics Survey 2022", as well as our key highlights: ✅ 75% of companies are looking for new warehouse space, because they want to improve their supply chains. ✅ 54%…

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“Made in Poland” – future of European investments

"Made in Poland" is a very interesting report by JLL, Polish Investment and Trade Agency, Hays and ALTO, that offer holistic guidance to manufacturing companies for establishment and expanding their business in Poland. Key highlights below: ✅ Poland is strengthening its position as the…

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Daniel Raemy – joins the fund from the 1st of September 2022

We are pleased to announce that from 1st of September 2022, Daniel Reamy will join the NEWPORT…

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1Q2022 – summary of the warehouse market in Poland

✅ 25 million sq m - warehouse resources in Poland. Interestingly, in 2012 they amounted to 7 million sq m and in the next 5 years they increased by 60% to 11.5 million sq m to double again to this day. In 2023, it is to be 30+ million sq m. ✅ 4.8 million sq m - investments under…

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Will the war in Ukraine stop the boom in the warehouse real estate market?

Poland is one of the most attractive market for warehouses and logistics. It encourages new investors and landlord to seek for a place for their business. Why is this happening and what impact will the war in Ukraine have on the warehouse real estate market? The answer to questions about the Polish…

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Trends and growth directions on the warehouse market

At the end of April, Amazon informed that it had 'overextended' during the pandemic, which caused the 10% value reduction of the biggest developers both in USA and UK. What is the situation on the warehouse market and what are the expected trends: ✅ The demand will still exceed the supply,…

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Newport Logistics Fund will finance the construction of a logistics park in Łódź

Newport Logistics Fund, a fund investing in warehouse real estate, will finance a logistics center with an estimated market value of EUR 37 million. The first tenant of the logistics park is DPD - one of the largest courier companies in Europe. The park with a planned area of over 32,000 sq m will…

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KKR to Build Warehouses as Demand for Space Outstrips Supply

According to Bloomberg News, one of the largest private equity funds, KKR & Co. Inc., began work on the construction of 8 new warehouses in the US. "As the demand for warehouse space exceeds the supply (...) KKR is building new industrial properties." Source: Bloomberg News

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How is the Polish warehouse sector compared to the CEE region? – Cushman & Wakefield report

Against the background of the region, Poland fares very well with the potential for further growth. ✅ There are 46 million m2 of warehouse space in the entire region (54% of which is in Poland), ✅ The vacant space is 3.8%, ✅ Despite the highest supply (currently 4.5 million m2…

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How does the war in Ukraine affect the warehouse market?

The situation is dynamic, but what you can see at the moment is: ✅ increase in demand for warehouses caused by the influx of companies from Ukraine and those leaving Russia, ✅ Poland is well positioned geographically, ✅ the supply of new warehouses is low, which, coupled with…

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Global transport problems create even higher demand for storage

“For most companies, today’s dysfunctional supply chains are a headache and a cost. (…) That points to stockpiling, which should boost demand for warehouses”. Source: Wall Street Journal

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Newport Logistics Fund established

It is our pleasure to inform that on the 4th of April 2022 Newport Logistics Fund S.C.Sp., SICAV-RAIF was established in Luxembourg as an investment company. The investment objective of the Fund is to finance the full investment cycle related to the construction and commercialisation of various…

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As Savills forecasts, the supply on the Polish warehouse market will continue to shrink.

"The situation beyond our eastern border will impact the logistics market as new facilities will have to be built to accommodate operations relocated from Ukraine. (...) Poland should maintain its stable position on the logistical map of Europe thanks to its strong fundamentals". Source: Property…

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Financial Times: European warehouses demand for space will keep investors satisfied

"For property investors, formerly dowdy warehouses have become sexy bets on online commerce in recent years. (...) War in Ukraine and ever-tighter supply chains render the steady returns from warehousing and logistics more attractive". Źródło: Financial Times

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