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Industries & Sectors

Logistics & Industrial

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


We provide tailored real estate solutions and strategies for Portugal’s growing logistics, manufacturing, and warehousing sectors, driven by nearshoring, e-commerce, and its strategic role as Europe’s Atlantic gateway. Our expertise ensures optimised supply chain performance while navigating local regulatory landscape and market trends. From securing prime locations along the Sines-Leixões corridor to managing licensing, we combine deep market knowledge with operational expertise to support your business growth. 


What Sets Us Apart

Supply chain-integrated solutions

We align logistics networks with business goals in Portugal’s key industrial zones. From Castanheira do Ribatejo to Azambuja, we ensure your real estate strategy drives efficiency, optimising transport, labor costs, and throughput for competitive advantage.

Global platform, local intelligence

With a presence in top logistics corridors, we blend global insights with local expertise. From Lisbon to Porto, we navigate planning rules, legal compliance, and licensing, ensuring smooth project delivery and seamless operations.

Invested in performance

We’ve delivered success in manufacturing, e-commerce, cold chain, and 3PL. From sale-leasebacks to built-to-suit projects, we optimise portfolios to balance operational efficiency with strong financial performance in a tight market.

Proactive problem solving

The local logistics market has unique challenges, like specific licensing regulations and environmental reviews. We anticipate regulatory shifts, infrastructure needs, and labor trends, keeping clients ahead of market changes.

End-to-end services

From site selection to lease negotiation and portfolio optimisation, we handle every step. Our expertise includes SCIE compliance, project management, and structuring transactions to align with your business and financial goals.

Partnership for growth

We’re more than advisors, we’re strategic partners. As the domestic logistics sector evolves with nearshoring and e-commerce growth, we help clients expand operations while staying flexible in a dynamic market.

Services

Investor Services



Capital Markets


We structure and execute investment deals across the country, from core logistics assets to development projects. Our team manages risks while leveraging Portugal's strategic role in European supply chains.

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Agency Leasing


We secure tenants for Lisbon and Porto’s industrial hubs, matching landlords with multinational retailers or specialised operators. We focus on maximising occupancy and operational efficiency.

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Asset Services


We boost asset performance through rent reviews, lease restructuring, and repositioning strategies. Our approach adapts to the evolving logistics and regulatory landscape. 

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Valuation & Advisory


Our valuations reflect local market dynamics, compliance costs, and operational factors. We guide acquisitions, feasibility studies, and portfolio decisions with expert market knowledge.

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Project & Development Services


We manage developments from start to finish, navigating licensing, environmental approvals, and permits in the region. We ensure operational needs are met within planning and infrastructure constraints.

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Sustainability Services


We integrate ESG into real estate strategies, focusing on energy efficiency, transport, and environmental compliance. Our solutions align with national climate goals while optimising costs and tenant appeal.

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Occupier Services



Tenant Representation


We support occupiers across the territory, securing favorable terms for facilities that meet operational and compliance needs. From multinationals to local expansions, we deliver tailored solutions.

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Design & Build


We manage design-build projects in Portugal, handling permits, contractor relationships, and quality control. Facilities are optimised for operations, costs, and timelines.

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Labour Analytics and Location Strategy


We analyse labour markets to identify optimal locations in Portugal based on skills, costs, and connectivity. Our insights include demographic trends and regional incentives to inform strategic decisions.  

Team

Sérgio Nunes
Sérgio Nunes

Partner, Head of Industrial, Logistics & Land
Lisbon, Portugal

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Research

South report
Research • Investment / Capital Markets

Southern Europe Investment Market Overview

Get a summary of the investment market in the Southern Regional Markets - Italy, Spain and Portugal - giving an overview of the historic investment trends and volumes, for each country.
Carlo Vanini • 03/02/2026
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Research

Waypoint: Global Industrial Dynamics 2025

Waypoint: Global Industrial Dynamics 2025 is a brand-new global report, offering you a panoramic view of the industrial real estate market
06/06/2025
Inclusive Cities Barometer
Insights • Sustainability / ESG

Inclusive Cities Barometer

The Inclusive Cities Barometer analyzed 44 cities in the EMEA region, including Lisbon.
15/07/2024
Nearshoring Opportunities for Real Estate in EMEA
Research • Supply Chain

Nearshoring opportunities for businesses

Discover the advantages of nearshoring and how Cushman & Wakefield's team of experts can help businesses navigate the complexities of nearshoring. From site selection to managing real estate transactions, we can help you unlock the benefits of nearshoring. 
Sérgio Nunes • 31/05/2023
Investment guide
Research • Investment / Capital Markets

Iberian Real Estate Investment Guide

Get an in-depth analysis of the real estate market and its outlook, with the legal and tax framework and analysis regarding the development, management and transaction of real estate assets in the Iberian Peninsula.
Paulo Sarmento • 06/04/2023
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Insights

The Most Disruptive Decade in Supply Chain History: Six Key Trends to Watch

No other decade has been as disruptive to the supply chain as the 2020s have been thus far thanks to pandemic-induced market volatility and subsequent economic challenges. Here are six supply chain trends to watch.
Benjamin Harris • 13/09/2022
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Insights • Economy

2020 Investors Survey Portugal

A total of 53 investors participated in the survey which we conducted between the 6th and 17th May in order to gather data as well as market sentiment during the lock-down period.

07/06/2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

Industrial developments must comply with the RJUE for urban licensing and SCIE for fire safety. We navigate these requirements alongside environmental impact assessments and municipal planning approvals, ensuring projects meet all regulatory standards while optimising approval timelines and compliance costs.

Greater Lisbon offers superior port connectivity through Sines and established infrastructure, while Greater Porto provides competitive labor costs and northern European access via Leixões. We analyse location factors including transport connectivity, labor availability, and operational costs to recommend optimal corridor selection based on Industrial developments must comply with the RJUE for urban licensing and SCIE for fire safety. We navigate these requirements alongside environmental impact assessments and municipal planning approvals, ensuring projects meet all regulatory standards while optimising approval timelines and compliance costs.

Prime logistics rents are currently seeing continued upward pressure due to limited quality supply in both Greater Lisbon and Greater Porto. We provide detailed market analysis and rental forecasts to support budgeting and location decisions across local industrial markets.

Nearshoring is driving unprecedented demand for Portuguese industrial facilities, particularly from companies relocating operations closer to European markets. We help clients capitalise on this trend by identifying optimal locations, negotiating competitive terms, and managing the complex requirements of international business establishment in Portugal. 

Portugal offers various investment incentives through AICEP and regional development programs, including tax benefits, grants, and expedited permitting for qualifying projects. We coordinate with relevant authorities to maximise available incentives while ensuring compliance with all requirements and maintaining project timelines. 

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