The team at Colliers discuss the big uptake in industrial land, and project that demand will remain strong in the year ahead. Read more
The future is food
After COVID-19 turned logistics on its head in 2020, one industry has come out as a clear winner in terms of growth. David Hall, Head of the Western Sydney Industrial team at Colliers tells MHD how the food industry will continue to grow into the future. Read more
Melbourne’s booming north
In this month’s Property Focus, MHD catches up with experts from Colliers industrial team to learn more about the growth taking place in Melbourne’s north. Corey Vraca, Senior Executive – Industrial and Mitch Purcell, Executive – Industrial at Colliers run through the latest developments. Read more
Just In Case Strategy Drives Bigger Sheds
Industrial & Logistics (I&L) operations have had to flip the script in the past year, with retailers swapping out “just in time” supply chain principles for “just in case” inventory strategies and building their footprints. CBRE reveals more.
Western Sydney to be global hub for logistics
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has labelled the major industrial precinct in Western Sydney as a “global hub” for logistics and advanced manufacturing.
Four Aldi distribution centres part of $648 million investment deal
Four Aldi distribution centres located in in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne have been sold for $648 million. Read more
Leading fashion retailer signs up for new warehouse in Victoria
A major clothing retailer has signed a lease for a 18,800 square metre distribution centre in Melbourne’s west. Read more
Investors favour the industrial logistics market
A recent survey by Colliers International found that 89 per cent of Australian industrial investors favoured the logistics sector over other commercial sectors. Read more
Global retailer joins Toll Group at new logistics hub in Melbourne
Midwest Logistics Hub in Truganina in Melbourne’s West has a new tenant who has signed a 10-year term.
Mirvac opens logistics hub in Western Sydney
Mirvac has celebrated the official opening of its logistics hub Calibre, in Eastern Creek, Western Sydney.
Calibre’s 22-hectare site includes a mix of flexible warehousing, A-grade office space and advanced specifications with 110,000sqm of floor space across five buildings. Ideally placed to cater to logistics, warehousing and manufacturing companies, Mirvac secured premium brands CEVA Logistics, Miele, Pet Circle, Sheldon & Hammond and ACFS e-Solutions at Calibre, with the Estate 100 per cent leased ahead of its practical completion.
“At Calibre we’ve elevated the standard for industrial and warehouse facilities in Sydney with our focus on quality, functionally and flexibility which will futureproof the estate for years to come. Mirvac drew on its uniquely integrated business model and cross-sector experience to bring the best of office and residential design to an industrial asset, to exceed customer and industry expectations,” General Manager, Industrial at Mirvac, Richard Seddon said.
Treasurer of NSW, The Hon. Dominic Perrottet MP, said the logistics hub was boosting employment in Western Sydney creating hundreds of jobs during construction and on a permanent basis.
Mirvac Group said approximately 450 construction jobs were generated during the development phase with 480 permanent jobs resulting.
Displaying best practice design and sustainability, Calibre has energy efficient lighting, rainwater harvesting, photovoltaic solar, cyclist and end-of-trip facilities and 100 per cent natural lighting to reduce energy bills and create savings for customers.
Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Calibre is located at 60 Wallgrove Road, Eastern Creek at the centre of Australia’s national supply network within the Eastern Creek logistics hub.