

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Prologis, Inc. (NYSE: PLD), the leading global owner, operator and developer of industrial real estate, today published an in-depth research report into the performance of the industrial property sector in Europe.
The paper titled "Opportunities in the European Industrial Property Market" highlights the impact of cyclical factors such as the current deficit in Class-A space and supply-demand dynamics, as well as major structural trends such as the ongoing supply chain reconfiguration and the rise of e-commerce.
Key findings:
Ali Nassiri, vice president, acquisitions and research, Prologis Europe said: "Over the long term, the industrial property sector has proven to be a solid and defensive asset class, with an attractive risk-return profile to institutional investors. Industrial space is a key contributor to productivity enhancement, cost reduction, and overall supply chain strategy. The ongoing drive for greater operational and cost efficiency will benefit industrial real estate, fueling the sector through its recovery in the near term and into the future."
The full report can be downloaded at www.prologis.com/docs/whyindustrialeurope.pdf
About Prologis
Prologis, Inc., is the leading owner, operator and developer of industrial real estate, focused on global and regional markets across the Americas, Europe and Asia. As of September 30, 2012, Prologis owned or had investments in, on a consolidated basis or through unconsolidated joint ventures, properties and development projects expected to total approximately 565 million square feet (52.5 million square meters) in 21 countries. The company leases modern distribution facilities to more than 4,500 customers, including manufacturers, retailers, transportation companies, third-party logistics providers and other enterprises.
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