Opinion
Unmoving logistics
Logistics is movement, one thinks spontaneously. Trucks, conveyor belts, railroad wagons, lifts and picking robots characterize the picture. Of course, you will also find all of this in this issue, but this time we have also focused on logistics real estate - the non-moving part of logistics, so to speak.
A number of current, exciting trends are also emerging here. First and foremost is the topic of sustainability: in order for the logistics provider's carbon footprint to be right, it is not just new, alternative truck or ship drives or energy-efficient robots that need to be used. The property is just as important. I conducted an in-depth interview with Kuno Neumeier, CEO of logistics real estate specialist Logivest. It shows how much potential there is in the buildings to work in a climate-neutral way. Photovoltaic systems on the extensive hall roofs of typical logistics facilities contribute to this, as does a clever layout of the floor plans.
But classic factors also continue to apply from the perspective of climate neutrality: location, location, location. Every kilometer of distance saved saves fuel. The influence of location on logistics real estate is also confirmed by a study conducted by Prologis Research across four continents, excerpts from which we are able to present in this issue. Whether in Europe, Asia, North or South America, logistics locations are particularly in demand in or near large cities.
Another important trend is real estate that can compensate for the disruptions in supply chains in recent years and guarantee the flow of primary products to production facilities in Europe or North America. The demand for logistics properties that meet these criteria, as well as a slowdown in new construction activity, has led to an enormous increase in rental prices worldwide in 2022. If climate efficiency and location are right, logistics properties are currently still in high demand.
If you are in the fortunate position of already working with your company in an efficient and well-located property, then you will once again find many suggestions and practical examples for optimization in this issue of materialfluss. Siemens, for example, has developed a solution for in-house material flow for an automotive manufacturer that allows AGVs and manned tugger trains to move smoothly.
I wish you an inspiring read!
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