Global trade policy is in flux, creating real-time challenges for supply chains. In response, Prologis Research is launching a white paper series to anchor the conversation in facts. Drawing on our global data and direct customer feedback, this first paper examines how goods move, where trade friction is hitting hardest and what it means for logistics real estate.

Several years out from the exogenous forces of the pandemic and subsequent re-opening, recent consumer behavior reflects a return to long-term priorities: value, convenience and choice. This paper analyzes this behavior and its impact on retailers, supply chains and logistics real estate as e-commerce enters its next phase of growth.

The Industrial Business Indicator (IBITM) Utilization Rate increased to 85.3% in January after averaging 84% in Q4. Several factors lowered space utilization through year-end.

After more than a decade of consistent growth, global logistics real estate rents declined by 5% in 2024 as market conditions normalized after historic growth during the pandemic.

Manifest reaffirmed its role as a premier annual event, bringing together over 6,000 leaders and innovators to explore trends and transformations shaping the future of the supply chain.

In the logistics and warehousing industry, the labor landscape is evolving rapidly. A staggering 73% of warehouse operators struggle to source enough labor to meet the demands of business.

As temperatures rise and weather patterns become increasingly unpredictable, warehouse operators face significant challenges, particularly during the sweltering summer months. Ensuring a safe and comfortable working environment is not just a regulatory requirement; it’s also a fundamental aspect of operational efficiency and employee well-being. 

The significant transformation of logistics real estate has brought an increased emphasis on the critical roles of warehouse security and IT infrastructure. Physical security is not just about protecting assets but also ensuring the safety of people and maintaining efficient operations.

A value chain focused on decarbonization is imperative, as is keeping operations running smoothly. Performance Team, a Maersk Company, tells the story of the wins and challenges as they looked to electrify their heavy-duty fleet.

Prologis helps automotive customer achieve 5x increase in fulfillment speed and more. 

Retail businesses across the globe are at a crucial crossroads as they strive to achieve net-zero emissions.

As third-party logistics companies (3PLs) continue to grow rapidly worldwide, embracing automation and infrastructural upgrades are crucial to scale productivity, improve efficiency and reduce energy costs. 

India’s rapid rise from the world’s 10th-largest economy to its 5th in just a decade is reshaping global trade and supply chains. With projections from the International Monetary Fund placing India in the No. 3 spot by 2027, 

Our 2025 Global Supply Chain Outlook report revealed that 85% of executives surveyed regard sustainability as a core business objective. However, developing and executing a sustainability strategy isn’t easy.

In real estate, the mantra is "location, location, location." When it comes to logistics in Canada, Vancouver’s prime positioning is undeniable.

Prologis Mobility’s charging infrastructure has now powered 10 million miles of travel for heavy-duty electric trucks—equivalent to circling the Earth 400 times or making 20 round trips to the Moon.