The global logistics market continues to grow. In 2018, it reached a value of $4.739 trillion, and it is expected to reach $6.3 trillion by 2024. In Europe alone, the logistics sector generates £1 trillion annually, accounting for 11% of the EU's GDP and creating over 7 million jobs.
A significant portion of this growth can be attributed to the increasing digitization and technological modernization of the industry.
For instance, in India, the influx of capital into logistics amounted to $6.25 billion in just the first half of last year, which is six times more than the figures from 2018.
However, even in Europe, where the infrastructure is already well-established, $2.622 billion was attracted to the sector in 2018, marking a growth of over a billion dollars compared to the previous year.
In 2020, this sector not only survived the pandemic but, on the contrary, emerged as one of the most resilient, as all trade shifted online.
E-commerce is not the only factor driving demand. Recent supply chain disruptions and escalating tensions in the trade rivalry between the United States and China have led to the diversification of supply chains and an increased demand for industrial and warehouse space in strategic locations close to key consumer markets.
In addition to investing directly in logistics properties, capital can also be allocated to startups offering technological solutions and innovations in logistics, which play a crucial role in the industry's modernization.
