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(Bloomberg) -- La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and Prologis Inc. are launching a pan-European logistics joint venture, anchored by a €1 billion ($1.1 billion) seed portfolio, signaling strong institutional appetite for industrial real estate.
The joint venture was announced on April 9, 2026, via a press release, outlining the structure and strategy of the new partnership.
Under the terms of the agreement, La Caisse will hold a 70% interest in the venture, making it the majority stakeholder. Prologis, a global leader in logistics real estate, will serve as the operating partner, contributing its extensive asset management and development expertise. The initial portfolio consists of logistics assets across several key European markets, including France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the UK.
The partnership is expected to be a significant positive for Prologis (PLD), as it immediately expands the company's assets under management and deepens its footprint in high-demand European logistics corridors. For the broader market, this move highlights the continued robust demand for logistics properties from major institutional investors, which could support higher valuations across the sector and reinforce investor confidence in industrial REITs.
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