PERE’s Logistics & Distribution 2019 special supplement will be published on 1 February 2019 and will explore the global opportunities and the challenges for capital providers, offering the latest in thought leadership, expert insight and best practice in this space including:

• Demand drivers: what factors are increasing the need for logistics and distribution space?
• Strategy: beat practice to investing in the asset class.
• Blurred lines: there is a fine line between retail and logistics these days. How should investors and managers in both spaces adapt their strategies accordingly?
• Supply chain: more complex than it has ever been, we will look at the revolution taking place and the impact on and opportunities for private investors.
• Investor perspectives: we ask the capital providers for their view of the market, where they are seeking opportunity, and find out more about their approaches.
• Technology: set to revolutionize the supply chain, logistics is primed to be a beneficiary. We will look at the latest tech developments, its impact on the sector and what it means for investors.
• Obsolescence risk: will tenants want to occupy the current generation of logistics when the next generation of robotics and AI is installed? What does this mean for current investors and how should they evolve their strategy in response?
• United States: can value still be found in a more mature logistics market?
• Europe: how to spot the hot markets in a regionally diverse marketplace.
• Asia-Pacific: logistics and distribution is an increasingly popular asset choice among Asian investors and managers. The report will explore the reasons why and look at the markets attracting their capital.
• Risk factors: a spotlight on the risk factors to keep in mind when investing in logistics from local regulation, planning restrictions, land availability and tax considerations.
• Sustainability: best practice in investing responsibly in the logistics space.
• Forward-looking: the trends shaping logistics and distribution in 2019.

The report will be a cutting-edge blend of proprietary news, insight and analysis alongside sponsored content, interviews and market commentaries from firms active in the sector.