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The case for cold storage in a warehouse glut

Clara Moreau
Clara Moreau
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14 May 2026
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The case for cold storage in a warehouse glut

Vacancy in general logistics space across Europe has risen for six straight quarters. Temperature-controlled space tells a different story.

Different buildings, different demand

Cold stores are expensive to build, slow to permit and hard to convert. Demand comes from food, pharmaceuticals and the growing share of trade that needs a stable temperature from ship to shelf.

Why ports

Our Harbourline sites sit within a short drive of three of Europe's busiest container terminals. All three are fully let on long-term contracts, and we continue to look for the next site.

This article is for information only and is not an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security. Past performance is not a guide to future results.

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Clara Moreau
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Clara Moreau
Partner, Real Assets
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London

Clara joined in 2018 to launch the real assets strategy.