More than the last mile
More than the last mile, seeks to give you greater insight into logistics property markets and the consequential investment opportunities.
How smarter logistics can help shape tomorrow’s cities
Over recent years there’s been increasing interest in city or urban logistics among developers and investors. It’s a subject which has also risen up city, national and European policy agendas. This mutual interest has been spurred by the growth of e-commerce and online retail and the burgeoning demand for last-mile fulfilment facilities being generated. Our new report, More than the last mile, seeks to give you greater insight into logistics property markets by linking them to what’s happening more widely in supply chains.
Key takeaways
There’s a need to find new models of city logistics that are not just more sustainable and efficient but also minimise adverse environmental and social impacts
Logistical considerations should be at the forefront of city land use planning and building design.
The varying interests of the different stakeholders in city logistics need to be addressed in order to identify new approaches that satisfy all of them.
Logistics in cities presents significant opportunities for real estate developers and investors due to strong demand and supply dynamics.