Trammell Crow Co. expands logistics development capabilities into Europe

Trammell Crow Co. (TCC) has launched logistics development capabilities in Europe.

Ian Worboys, a pan-European logistics specialist, has joined TCC to lead this new business, which will serve occupier and capital partner clients across the continent. The firm plans to open offices this year across major markets, including the Czech Republic, Germany, France, United Kingdom and Spain with additional expansion throughout Europe envisioned.

The expansion comes at a time when the dramatic growth of ecommerce is fueling robust appetite for logistics facilities across Europe.

“Continued positive market fundamentals point to significant opportunities for risk-mitigated spec-development and build-to-suits,” said Mike Lafitte, CEO of TCC. “Ian and the team we are assembling under his leadership are well-positioned to work with our capital partners and occupier clients to meet these growing opportunities.”

A 40-year veteran of the development business, Worb