The Flight to Functionality and Quality

Modern Logistics Assets Poised to Outperform

July 2025

Summary

After years of rapid expansion, industrial real estate markets in the U.S. and Europe are facing a temporary slowdown in leasing, driven by macroeconomic uncertainty and tighter financial conditions. Yet underlying demand drivers remain intact, setting the stage for a strong rebound in modern logistics assets.

  • Leasing activity has slowed, but tenant interest remains strong, with delays reflecting uncertainty rather than structural weakness.
  • New development is declining sharply due to higher borrowing costs and construction inflation, reducing future supply risk.
  • Class A logistics assets are expected to lead in the onset of the next cycle, supported by structural tailwinds and historical return outperformance over older stock in supply-constrained environments.

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