How are changes in logistics and distribution affecting commercial property development? This book reveals the effect on the demand, design, and site selection process for commercial space near transportation terminals in the U.S. and overseas.

This book provides a complete analysis of the logistic market, with a special focus on performance and risk characteristics, demand and supply, and diversification strategy. The authors offer cutting-edge research and detailed case studies from countries in Europe, evaluating the market features of the logistic sector and its differences to alternative types of real estate assets. With its comprehensive overview of the logistic market, both academics and practitioners will find this an engaging study, as well as those generally wishing to gain knowledge about investing in this segment of the real estate industry.

This research examines the evaluation criteria for logistics real estate and explores the implementation of future trends from an investor's perspective, with a specific focus on European logistics real estate as an asset class. Eight industry experts were interviewed to understand the current state of the European logistics real estate market and predict its future development, providing readers with guidance for investments. Adjusting for risks associated with the political and economic climate may exert pressure on investment returns. Nevertheless, European logistics real estate remains an attractive investment opportunity with promising returns and low correlation to other asset classes. Logistics plays a vital role in the economy, supplying goods to companies and households. Given its transformative impact on industries and its enduring relevance, logistics real estate has become a targeting asset class for forward-thinking investors. This textbook has been recommended and developed for universitary courses in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Seldom have we seen an English book concerning the real estate industry in China, but we hear the news about this industry almost every day. The reason is that it is a hot topic related to social life, economic growth, and political stability. Previously, it was highly associated with government resources so only a few foreign investors, especially European and North America developers, have participated in the market. Nowadays with the maturity of real estate development, government transparency about its operations, and high standards of housing from consumers, it is now a great opportunity for the foreign investors to join in this market. This book aimed to describe the status, characteristics, and new trends of this industry. This book attempts to paint a panorama of this industry, including houses, offices, senior housing, co-working spaces, logistics, rental apartments, and industrial real estate. Some of these fields are imported from outside and are still in their preliminary stages. The book attempts to provide information about policies, the players, business models, stakeholders, profits, and traps. It will give the readers a brief and clear image of this industry that was previously an unopened black box.

Logistics is the ideal book for Bachelor students of logistics, providing a solid foundation as well as a practical guide. In modular and clear form, it explains key concepts, principles, and practices of logistics. Learning objectives as well as several case studies are integrated into each chapter. It features chapters on Principles of Logistics; Logistics Systems; Transport Systems and Logistics Services; Warehousing, Handling and Picking Systems; Inventory, Stock and Provisioning Management; Logistics Network Planning; IT in Logistics; and Logistics Controlling. In addition, the second fully updated German edition has been extended by the chapters Logistics Infrastructure and Investment and Financing in Logistics. “This book offers, in a very clear and concise manner, access to fundamental management topics of modern logistics. Well-chosen case studies serve to illustrate best practice solutions.” Professor Peter Klaus, member of Logistics Hall of Fame ”This new textbook facilitates a comprehensive and easy-to-grasp insight into the complex subject area of logistics. The authors have succeeded in presenting a good mix of theoretical foundation and practical application. Due to its clear structure and extensive range of topics, this book is highly suitable not only for students, but also for practitioners.” Bernhard Simon, Managing Director, DACHSER GmbH & Co. KG

Project Report from the year 2018 in the subject Economics - Case Scenarios, grade: 1,7, University of Applied Sciences Aschaffenburg (Immobilienwirtschaft), language: English, abstract: This paper elaborates the impact and importance of new trends to illustrate the dynamic change which the German logistics real estate market currently faces due to the globalization of value creation and the strong growth of e-commerce. In addition, there are increasing demands from politicians and customers with regard to reducing the environmental impact of increasing freight traffic. These trends determine the development of the sector on a sustainable basis, as shown by individual indicators, such as the sharp rise in consignment volumes and turnover in parcel business, the increase in container traffic or the emergence of new business models. The logistics sector is one of the most important infrastructure sectors and contributors to the national economy and the labour market in Germany. In this sector, companies warrant the transport of raw materials, semi-manufactured goods and consumer goods to producers and consumers by various means such as ship, plane, train and truck.