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Contracted Logistics Space Reaches 1.9-Million-m2 in the Year to September

21 October 2019 – The Spanish logistics sector allocated 1.19 million square meters in the year to September, a decrease of 14% compared to the year before. At the same time, however, investments increased by 16% to €1.302 billion, according to data from CBRE.

The allocation of logistics centre in downtown areas reached 432,000 square meters during the same period, a fall of 31% y-o-y. The market, however, reacted calmly to the decrease, as other transactions are expected to be finalised this year, according to the consultancy. Contracted space is expected to reach 600,000 square meters this year.

Rental costs continue to lead the market in Madrid and Catalonia, at 5.5 euros and 7 euros/m2/month, respectively.

Original Story: La Vanguardia / Europa Press

Adaptation/Translation: Richard D. K. Turner