Japan Industrial Research

Japan Industrial Briefing - 2H/2011

20 February 2012

Japanese manufacturers’ concerted efforts to recover supply lines post-quake lead to a bounce back in cargo volumes in 2H/2011. High occupancy levels in modern logistics facilities meanwhile acted to spur landmark transactions, with global investors also seeking new development opportunities.

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Japan Industrial Briefing - 1H/2011

30 July 2011

Despite severe disruptions to manufacturing output and supply chains in the wake of the natural disasters of 11 March, heightened demand for modern logistics space has been demonstrated in some locations. Developers hope to capitalise on this through increased speculative development, while investor appetite appears to have been whetted by the stable returns on offer.

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Japan Industrial Briefing - 2H/2010

28 February 2011

  After a break of several years, major logistics developers have announced plans to resume development activities. Investment demand for existing assets also appears to have picked up, with several large transactions being witnessed in recent months, including deals for non-logistics facilities such as research & development centres. &nbs

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Japan Industrial Briefing - 1H-2010

23 August 2010

On the back of improved market sentiment and substantial rental discounting, occupancy rates at large-scale multi-tenant logistics facilities have started to pick up in recent months. With little new space in the development pipeline, expectations are for a gradual turnaround in rents in the near future.  

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