
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.
Cannes, 17 March, 2016 – Istanbul has been named one of the most dynamic cities in Europe in a new ranking released today by JLL.
The City Momentum Index European Top12 welcomes Istanbul (8th) as a new entry and the third of Europe’s ‘Big Four’ to enter the ranking which identifies the region’s most dynamic urban economies. It joins the likes of London (1st) and Paris (3rd) – cities sitting at the top of the list thanks to their long-term strengths in technology, their deep talent pools and ambitious urban development plans.
“The European Top12 identifies those cities where change is occurring most rapidly. Istanbul joins this group for the first time, where, despite geopolitical headwinds, it displays remarkable dynamism,” says Jeremy Kelly, director of global research, JLL. “This ranking combines real estate dynamics such as investment, property prices and construction with socio-economic factors to better understand the drivers of city success. Istanbul is a city which is taking bold steps to improve its infrastructure and is building a modern real estate portfolio as it grows into its new skin as a global business centre.”
Elsewhere, the ranking is dominated by Europe’s ‘‘New World Cities’ – Dublin (2nd), the Randstad (4th), Munich (5th), Stockholm (6th), Copenhagen (7th), Berlin (11th) and Barcelona (12th) - smaller innovation-oriented cities with strong infrastructure platforms, a high quality of life and, crucially, the ability to adapt to constantly changing economic conditions.
“Investors are increasingly looking towards long term trends such as demography and technology when making asset allocation decisions, driven by their search for sustainable income,” added Kelly. “Cities such as Dublin, Stockholm, Berlin and Copenhagen have among Europe’s highest concentrations of high-tech start-ups, strong research systems and are home to many millennials, a testament to the dynamism and long-term potential of the continent’s New World Cities”.
The UK cities continue to outperform, with Manchester (9th) and Edinburgh (10th) joining London in the European Top 12. Sound economic fundamentals are underpinning momentum while devolution measures are set to boost further the competitiveness of these two cities.
JLL City Momentum Index 2016 – European Top12
