
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.
• The investment volume in Q1 2016 amounted to USD 1.9 bn (or RUB 142 bn), being 4.5 times higher than Q1 2015 result, as deferred demand started to realize in Q1 2016.
• Average deal size increased to USD 142 mn with 13 deals closed in Q1 2016 compared to USD 52 mn with 8 deals in Q1 2015, explained by large deals closed in the beginning of 2016.
• The leaders in investment structure were again offices (56%) and hotels (30%) due to closure of one large deal. The share of warehouses amounted to 7%, retail – 0.5%, other sectors – 7%.