
Dear readers! In September the CeMAT RUSSIA exhibition was held, which showed everyone that innovations and robotics are increasingly penetrating the logistics industry. We can safely say that many technologies are tested here, and only then they go out into the world. However, it is not only CeMAT RUSSIA that demonstrates the prevalence of the digital agenda.
Dear readers! This is the ninth issue of the journal, which turned out to be very rich and diverse. Traditionally, the issue is opened by an analyst. The material by Alina Nasyrova from the Market Guide Agency, dedicated to investments in warehouse complexes in Russia, recalls the importance of developing logistics infrastructure for the integrated development of regions.
Dear readers! We present to your attention the eighth issue of the magazine and its materials.
According to the report, 471,000 sq m was taken-up in Q4 2016, which is 3.5 times higher than Q3 results. New supply in Q4 amounted to 270,000 sq m.
Annual completions reached 870,000 sq m, which is 25% higher than a year before. Growth was fueled by completions of number of built-to-suit buildings.
Anton Alyabyev, Director of Warehouse & Industrial Department, CBRE in Russia said: " Important changes took place on the warehouse market in 2016. From negative dynamics observed over the last two years the market turned towards stabilisation. At the same time new demand sources appear on the market: some companies move from old warehouse to class A properties, another consolidate supply chain in new space. In 2017 we expect strengthening of trends we saw last year and gradual improvement of market environment – further movement from stabilization to growth."