Talking Property with CBRE

The 'Barracudas' Are Coming: E-commerce, Tariffs, and I&L's New Dynamics

Talking Property with CBRE

Show Notes

Is the industrial and logistics (I&L) property market still soaring, or are we heading for a cool-down? Unpack the latest trends and future opportunities with Anna Maras from Charter Hall and APAC CBRE I&L expert Mick Bowens. In this episode, Kathryn House catches up with Anna and Mick to discuss the current state of the Australian I&L market, focusing on vacancy rates, capital market trends, rental activity, and the impact of e-commerce growth. They also explore how Australia’s I&L sector is performing relative to Asia, Europe and the US and delve into some of the hot topics of conversation in the Australian market, including the outlook for multi-level warehousing, what the implication of US tariffs might be and what to expect from a new wave of Chinese e-commerce groups.

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