News
21 November 2023
Verdion secures initial closings of €75 million for second value-add fund
Verdion has announced initial closings totalling €75 million for its second value-add fund, Verdion European Logistics Fund 2, sourced exclusively from investors in the first vehicle of the VELF fund series.
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3 October 2023
Verdion secures first asset for VELF2 fund
Verdion has secured a new €33.5 million opportunity close to the Danish city of Horsens as the first asset in its Verdion European Logistics Fund 2 (VELF2).
21 September 2023
Verdion gears up for UK growth with senior appointment
Verdion has appointed Mark Garrity to its team as Development Director UK.
14 September 2023
Verdion starts speculative urban logistics hub in Oberhausen
Verdion has started the speculative development of a new 23,243 sq m urban logistics property in Oberhausen, Germany.
7 September 2023
Verdion brings new asset to Leipzig logistics market
Verdion has executed a further development for its Verdion European Logistics Fund (VELF 1), with the completion of an 11,800 sq m asset in Lützen, near Leipzig in Germany.
30 August 2023
Verdion starts speculative development of €100 million industrial and logistics park near Berlin
Verdion has started construction of a new €100 million industrial and distribution park in Ludwigsfelde near Berlin as part of its Verdion European Logistics Fund 1 (VELF1).
31 July 2023
Advanced Supply Chain takes Verdion value-add for German market entry
Verdion has leased its speculative logistics development in Nettetal, Germany, to Advanced Supply Chain (ASC) prior to completion. The 21,647 sqm redevelopment is located close to the Dutch border and Venlo, and forms part of the Verdion European Logistics Fund 1 (VELF 1).
Viewpoints
11 August 2023
Logistics market changes and opportunities post-COVID-19
Without question, it has been an interesting year to launch a logistics fund.
Despite the many challenges faced by companies and individuals as a result of the global pandemic, some elements of the real estate market have continued at pace, prompting reassessment from investors forced to re-examine risk profiles under these unexpected circumstances.
11 August 2023
Modernising and future proofing – the challenge of new specialist facilities
For most companies, real estate is a critical factor for success and an essential part of corporate strategy.
However, it also brings with it a range of challenges, principally tying up considerable capital that would perhaps be better spent on core business. At the same time, many businesses are affected by a shortage of space, especially in urban areas.
11 August 2023
Speed to market
As the logistics boom continues, securing the right space is getting harder. Speculatively developed units offer ready availability, but they’re not always right for a long-term commitment, and the best sites – often in gateway or corridor locations – face fierce competition. Now built to suit space is seeing a resurgence.