The container celebrates its 70th anniversary as a key element of the global transport revolution
Seventy years after the voyage that sparked the modern era of containerisation, this unit of load forms the basis of intermodal transport networks and moves hundreds of millions of tonnes of goods every year. Seventy years ago, on 26 April 1956, the converted oil tanker Ideal X set sail from the US port of Newark […]
The ‘cold millionaires’: the most unexpected side effect of the new weight-loss drugs
The pharmaceutical cold chain has evolved from a niche sector to become a strategic component of the industry. Major operators are investing billions in an infrastructure that is increasingly Ever since Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro became the talk of the town, there has been a great deal of emphasis on how they have transformed the […]
Logistics take-up exceeded one million square metres in Spain in the first half of 2026
This represents an 80 per cent increase on the same period last year, according to the latest analysis by Cushman & Wakefield. The Spanish logistics market has closed the first half of 2026 with a strong pace of activity, despite an international context marked by geopolitical uncertainty. Take-up has exceeded one million square metres across […]
Montepino’s logistics portfolio is valued at 1,557 million euros
In 2025, Montepino posted a consolidated profit of 84 million euros, with rental income of 62 million euros, up 30 per cent year-on-year. Meanwhile, the SOCIMI’s EBITDA stood at 39.7 million euros last financial year, 44% higher than in 2024, with net income of 52.8 million euros, 31% higher than the previous year. According to […]
The EU’s recovery is boosting the outlook for the logistics property market
According to data published by the Council of the European Union (EU), defence spending by Member States reached €343 billion in 2024 alone. This figure masks a significant milestone: EU countries have been increasing their defence budgets for ten consecutive years. By 2025, according to the Council itself, defence spending had risen again to €381 […]
May 2026 Summary: Logistics property leasing on the rise in Spain and Europe, despite the macroeconomic and geopolitical climate; Prevention is key to combating goods theft in Europe
The logistics property market remains strong, although it continues to be exposed to geopolitical tensions, rising energy and oil costs, a shortage of modern logistics facilities, and capacity constraints in the electricity grid. Logistics space take-up in Europe in the first quarter was 9% above 2025 levels. However, the market remains exposed to geopolitical tensions, […]
February 2026 Summary: The Spanish logistics property market continues to attract investor interest
In February, the figures for the end of 2025 in the logistics property market were released, showing that the year closed with over 2.7 million square metres of space let in Spain – a 7% increase – and investment of €1.27 billion in 2025, 10% less than the previous year. The country has also been […]
Real estate logistics is becoming increasingly attractive and driving up prices in key hubs: the sale value is set to rise by 6.4% in 2025
The logistics property market in Spain ended 2025 with increases in both sale prices and rents, according to the ‘Iberian Property Market Report Q4’ compiled by MVGM. The data reflects a sustained positive trend throughout the year, with particular strength in the main logistics hubs. The national average sale price stood at €476 per square […]
Freight Under Scrutiny: Where are savings headed?
Looking at the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) for the past year, the graph is revealing, showing a peak of tension that reached almost $2,250/TEU in mid-2025. This surge was no accident: it was the result of a perfect storm where localized congestion at key ports and the massive diversion of routes around the Cape […]
Energy efficiency in the construction sector: a path towards a sustainable future
In a world where sustainability has gone from being an option to becoming an urgent necessity, the construction sector plays a decisive role. Every building, from its design to its occupancy, has a direct impact on the environment, both in terms of resource use and energy consumption. That is why improving industrial and building energy […]
Panattoni announces 5.000m2 lease in Panattoni Park Vitoria-Gasteiz to Kromberg & Schubert
Panattoni, a logistics-industrial real estate developer, announces the lease of two modules of the multi-tenant warehouse at Panattoni Park Vitoria-Gasteiz to Kromberg & Schubert, a company specialising in the development and production of wiring systems for the automotive industry. This operation is a demonstration of the company’s ability to attract large leading companies in the […]
Amancio Ortega acquires two logistics centres in Germany through Pontegadea
Amancio Ortega, through his investment arm Pontegadea, has acquired two logistics centres in Germany for more than 150 million euros. This purchase is part of Ortega’s diversification and expansion strategy in the European logistics real estate sector. The acquired logistics centres are located in strategic areas of Germany, which will allow Pontegadea to strengthen its […]