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European Logistics Occupier Survey 2024

July 30, 2024 5 Minute Read

European Logistics Occupier Survey 2024

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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:

  1. Expansion plans

    Expansion Plans
  2. Occupier challenges

    Occupier challenges 2
  3. Location and building preferences

    Location and Building preferences
  4. Sustainability considerations

    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

  • Pol Marfa Miro

    Director, Retail & Logistics Research, Europe

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  • Jack Cox

    Managing Director, Head of European Industrial & Logistics Capital Markets

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  • Tasos Vezyridis

    Head of Research, UK&I and Continental Europe

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  • Alex Ozga

    Associate Director, Retail & Logistics Research, Europe

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  • Timo Baaij

    Director

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  • Mark Cartlich

    Head of Occupational Market Research, Europe

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