BARCELONA – October, 24 2016 - Prologis, Inc., the global leader in logistics real estate, today announced it has signed lease agreements for: 20,500 square metre logistics space with GrupoUno CTC in Prologis Park Sant Boi, 8,550 square metres with Naeko Logístics in Prologis Park Subirats and 5,550 square metres with Julià Grup in Prologis Park Fogars. With these operations, the company achieved an occupancy rate of 97.5% in Catalonia and 95% in Spain.
GrupoUno CTC, leader in outsourcing, has chosen Prologis Park Sant Boi for its proximity to the port of Barcelona, with direct access to the C-32 motorway and the immediate availability of a class A building which perfectly suits to the operation of his customer, a company dedicated to FMCG sporting goods. Polígons was responsible for advising on this transaction.
Naeko Logistics, specialized in logistics services, has chosen Prologis Park Subirats for its excellent access from the AP-7 motorway connecting the park to the French border, Barcelona and the rest of Spain through the AP-2 motorway.
Julià Grup, a leader in furniture manufacturing is expanding its presence in Prologis Park Fogars bringing his surface to 11,700 square meters. Polígons was responsible for advising on this transaction. Estrada & Partners was responsible for advising on this transaction.
“We are glad to have customer numbers expanding in our buildings, demonstrating the great location and high quality of our buildings,” stated Gustavo Cardozo, country manager, Prologis Iberia. “We work hard to satisfy all our customers’ needs”.
ABOUT PROLOGIS
Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate with a focus on high-barrier, high-growth markets. As of June 30, 2016, the company owned or had investments in, on a wholly owned basis or through co-investment ventures, properties and development projects expected to total approximately 666 million square feet (62 million square meters) in 20 countries. Prologis leases modern distribution facilities to a diverse base of approximately 5,200 customers across two major categories: business-to-business and retail/online fulfillment.
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