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Industries & Specialties

Logistics & Industrial

Resilient strategies, global scale, smarter operations
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Driving logistics forward, no matter the challenge.


New Zealand’s logistics sector faces unique hurdles. Whether expanding distribution across the North and South Islands or optimising supply chains, we deliver real estate strategies tailored to your operational requirements. 

We provide comprehensive services for manufacturers and investors, leveraging deep market knowledge to identify opportunities. From Auckland’s freight corridors to Canterbury’s hubs, we combine global scale with local intelligence. 


What Sets Us Apart

Supply Chain-Integrated Solutions

Location, throughput, labour, and transport are critical in the dispersed market. We build real estate strategies that account for unique logistics challenges, from inter-island freight to port proximity in Auckland, Tauranga, and Lyttelton. Our approach ensures your industrial footprint supports operational efficiency and manages costs.

Global Platform, Local Intelligence

Our advisors understand the regulatory landscape, from the Resource Management Act to seismic building requirements. We leverage our global network of 400 offices to provide local expertise, navigating market conditions and Overseas Investment Office processes for foreign investment.

Proven performance

We have proven experience across diverse industrial sectors, from food processing to cold chain logistics. Our team understands the specific requirements of the nation’s export-driven economy and the infrastructure needed to support efficient distribution networks.

Proactive Problem Solving

We anticipate market shifts and regulatory changes impacting the industrial sector. From evolving freight infrastructure to the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill, we help clients mitigate risk and identify new efficiencies in site selection, labour strategy, and supply chain optimisation.

End-to-end service delivery

Our integrated platform spans leasing, capital markets, valuation, supply chain consulting, and project development. This comprehensive approach ensures seamless execution from initial strategy to operational delivery, providing a single-source solution for your industrial real estate requirements.

Partnership for Growth

We act as long-term partners, understanding that the market requires sustained relationships and deep local knowledge. By aligning real estate strategy with your commercial objectives, we help unlock growth opportunities and build resilience into your New Zealand operations.

Services

Investor Services



Capital Markets


We connect industrial investors with active global capital sources. Our team understands the nuances of the local investment landscape, including Overseas Investment Act requirements. We deliver creative capital solutions that maximise returns while ensuring regulatory compliance. 


Agency Leasing


Our specialists maximise asset performance through strategic positioning and comprehensive marketing campaigns. We leverage extensive tenant relationships to achieve optimal rental outcomes and occupancy levels across diverse industrial assets. 


Project & Development Services


We manage complex industrial development projects from concept through to completion. Our project management expertise ensures developments meet rigorous building standards while delivering on time and within budget, mitigating risk and maximising project success. 

Learn more about our project development services


Sustainability Services


We help industrial property owners implement ESG strategies that enhance asset value while meeting evolving sustainability requirements. Our experts understand the regulatory landscape and market expectations for environmental performance, delivering tailored solutions.


Occupier Services



Tenant Representation


Our advisory team represents occupiers exclusively, ensuring independent advice. We understand the operational requirements of diverse industrial sectors and negotiate terms that support your business objectives while managing occupancy costs.

Learn more about our tenant representation


Supply Chain & Logistics Advisory


We optimise logistics networks across the unique geography. Our services cover network design, facility requirements, and operational efficiency improvements that enhance competitiveness in both domestic and export markets.

Learn more about our supply chain & logistics advisory services


Labor Analytics & Location Strategy


We provide leasing services for retail developments, from high-street locations to shopping centres. Our specialists understand brand requirements and consumer behaviour, ensuring an optimal tenant mix and sustainable rental growth.

Learn more about our workplace solutions


Project & Development Services


From design brief development to construction management, we deliver turnkey solutions for industrial occupiers. Our expertise ensures facilities meet operational requirements while complying with New Zealand's building and safety standards. 

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Integrated Facilities Management


Our facilities management services optimise operational performance for industrial portfolios. We understand the specific local requirements and deliver comprehensive solutions that enhance efficiency and ensure compliance.

Learn more about our facility management services 

Team

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Paul Huggins

Managing Director, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand


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Frequently Asked Questions

We provide comprehensive tenant representation services exclusively for occupiers, ensuring independent advice throughout the site selection and negotiation process. Our services include market analysis, site identification, lease negotiation, and ongoing portfolio management. We understand the country’s unique industrial market conditions and regulatory requirements, ensuring you secure optimal terms whilst meeting operational needs. 

Our supply chain advisory team analyses your distribution requirements against geographic and infrastructure constraints. We identify locations that optimise transport connectivity, labour access, and operational costs whilst ensuring scalability for future growth. Our approach considers inter-island logistics, port proximity, and freight corridor access to enhance supply chain efficiency.

Foreign investors must navigate the Overseas Investment Act requirements for sensitive land acquisitions. Our team provides expert guidance on regulatory compliance whilst identifying investment opportunities that deliver strong returns. Key considerations include seismic building standards, local planning requirements, tenant demand patterns, and infrastructure development that impacts asset performance.

Our market intelligence combines proprietary research with deep local knowledge to identify optimal expansion opportunities. We analyse market fundamentals, infrastructure development, labour markets, and regulatory changes that impact location decisions. This intelligence enables data-driven expansion strategies that support operational efficiency and long-term competitiveness.

Strategic real estate decisions support operational excellence by optimising location, facility design, and supply chain connectivity. We align property strategies with business objectives, ensuring your industrial footprint enhances competitiveness whilst managing costs. Our integrated approach considers current operations alongside future growth requirements, delivering solutions that adapt to changing market conditions.

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