With land availability shrinking and population density increasing, European logistics planners are getting creative with where — and how — they plan to erect industrial warehouses.

The rise of ecommerce, real estate prices and urbanisation have posed significant challenges for industrial developers. But one solution stands clear: multi-storey warehouses. While these units have been appearing around the globe for some time, Europe has been slow to adopt this trend. Given the projections of population growth, rising costs and decreasing land availability, the region is expected to develop more multi-storey units in the future. The pace at which they appear, however, may not match that found in other regions.

Why multi-storey makes sense

The economic case for the widespread construction of multi-storey warehouses in Europe is strong. They increase efficiency, maximise land usage and raise profit potential.

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