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European Logistics Occupier Survey 2024
July 30, 2024 5 Minute Read
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Executive Summary
CBRE surveyed over 100 of Europe’s largest logistics occupiers from all sectors, with an estimated total footprint of 85-95 million sq m. Our 2024 European Logistics Occupier Survey explores topics including:
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Expansion plans
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Occupier challenges
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Location and building preferences
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Sustainability considerations
Key Findings:
- 58% of occupiers plan to expand over the medium-term, while a third expect their footprint to remain the same
- 40% of occupiers believe 25% to 45% of their current portfolio will be obsolete by 2030, if there is no significant investment in upgrading it
- 68% of respondents believe near-shoring will have a significant effect on Europe’s logistics take-up
- Cost escalation is the top challenge for occupiers, both in terms of real estate (rent) and broader business factors (energy and labour)
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Contacts
Jack Cox
Managing Director, Head of European Industrial & Logistics Capital Markets
Mark Cartlich
Head, Pan-Eur Occ Market Rsch