Knight Frank – Logistics for modern living, 2024

Knight Frank's 2024 Future Gazing report explores the evolving relationship between lifestyle, demographics, and consumer trends and industrial and logistics properties. The report analyzes the changing demands on the sector, with a focus on the increasing need for logistics services due to factors such as consumer demand, economic expansion, and the growth of the digital economy. Factors such as the distribution of residential properties, evolving lifestyles, and technological advancements are shaping the future requirements for industrial and logistics properties. The report also emphasizes the importance of strategic placement of these properties along supply chains, considering factors like proximity to customers, ports, and labor pools. Overall, the research aims to provide insights into the changing landscape of industrial and logistics real estate and how it will continue to evolve in the coming years.