REID - Industrial Property News

• UK Data Centres Outlook 2026

  CBRE forecasts that London will add approximately 180 MW of new data centre capacity in 2026, making it one of the most significant years on record for data centre development. The combined capacity for 2025 and 2026 exceeds 370 MW, highlighting the growing importance of data infrastructure in the region. Source: CBRE UK (Insights)

• This Week's Top Five Stories in the Data Centre Industry

  This article provides an overview of recent developments in the UK data centre industry, including delays in Nscale’s £2.6 billion AI campus in Essex caused by grid-connection issues. It offers insights into the challenges faced by the sector and upcoming projects. Source: Data Centre Magazine

• Oryx acquires Bermondsey industrial estate for £17.7m

  Oryx has acquired a 63,000 sq ft industrial estate in Bermondsey for £17.7 million, with plans to redevelop the site into a sustainable, multi-let industrial complex. The deal highlights ongoing investment in London's industrial property sector. Source: Estates Gazette

• Regional retail warehouse portfolio hits the market for £23m

  A portfolio of regional retail warehouses has been listed for sale at £23 million, offering investors opportunities in established logistics assets. The sale reflects strong demand for industrial and warehousing space in the UK. Source: Estates Gazette

• UK oil and gas firm plots 200MW gas powered offshore data center in North Sea

  A UK oil and gas company is planning a pioneering 200MW offshore data centre in the North Sea, powered by gas. Although still in early stages, this project signals innovative hybrid approaches to data centre energy solutions. Source: DataCenterDynamics (DCD) News

• Extinction Rebellion pelt Microsoft data center site with acid-filled balloons

  Environmental activists from Extinction Rebellion targeted a disused Microsoft data centre site in the Netherlands with acid-filled balloons. While not directly related to UK industrial property, it highlights activism impacting data infrastructure sites. Source: DatacenterDynamics

• Grade‑A big‑box take‑up exceeds five‑year H1 average

  Avison Young reports that Grade A big-box logistics take-up in H1 2026 reached 13 million sq ft, surpassing H1 2025 by 14% and exceeding the five-year H1 average by 7.6%. The Midlands led the leasing activity, highlighting strong demand in the logistics sector. Source: Property Week

• UK Big Box logistics take‑up beats five‑year average

  CRE Herald highlights that UK Grade A big-box logistics take-up in H1 2026 totaled 13 million sq ft, outperforming the five-year H1 average. The data underscores the resilience and continued growth of the UK logistics and warehousing market. Source: CRE Herald

• Derby logistics deal helps lift big box take‑up

  A significant logistics deal in Derby has contributed to a notable increase in Grade A big-box warehousing take-up during the first half of 2026. Overall warehouse leasing reached 13 million sq ft, marking a 14% rise compared to H1 2025 and a 7.6% increase over the previous period. Source: East Midlands Business Link

• E‑commerce demand keeps UK industrial logistics market resilient

  Facilitate Magazine reports that e-commerce demand has kept the UK industrial logistics market resilient in H1 2026. Prime rents for large distribution warehouses have seen modest increases, reflecting ongoing strength in the sector driven by online retail growth. Source: Facilitate Magazine

• UK Logistics Outlook 2026 | CBRE UK (report summary)

  CBRE UK reports a 22% year-on-year increase in logistics leasing in 2025, with net absorption reaching 11.4 million sq ft. Although vacancy rates peaked at 7.1%, they are expected to stabilize, signaling continued demand in the logistics sector. Source: CBRE UK (Insights)

• SEGRO and Pure announce second data centre JV

  SEGRO and Pure have launched a joint venture to develop a second data centre in Park Royal, London, following planning approval for the first project. This move highlights ongoing momentum in the niche data centre development market. Source: Property Week

• Disaster Recovery UK firms face major cloud outage risk, report says

  A recent report highlights the significant risks UK firms face from major cloud outages, particularly those relying solely on a single AWS region. The potential for a 24-hour failure could result in losses of up to £1 billion, emphasizing the importance of robust disaster recovery strategies for data centres and cloud-dependent operations. Source: DataCentreNews UK

• CEVA Logistics opens new UK distribution facility to support e‑commerce growth

  CEVA Logistics has unveiled a new 47,000 m² distribution centre in Derby, UK, aimed at supporting the booming e-commerce sector. The facility is designed for storage, handling, and distribution, highlighting ongoing growth in logistics infrastructure. Source: Parcel and Postal Technology International

• CBRE Appointed as National Delivery Partner to UK Government’s Strategic Sites Accelerator Programme

  CBRE has been appointed as the UK Government’s National Delivery Partner for the Strategic Sites Accelerator programme. This initiative aims to fast-track the development of key strategic industrial sites across the UK, boosting infrastructure and logistics capacity. Source: CBRE UK (press release)

• Rula gets consent for 225,000‑square‑foot Cheshire warehouse

  CoStar reports that Rula Developments has gained planning consent for a 225,000 sq ft logistics warehouse at Winsford Gateway, Cheshire. The project underscores the ongoing demand for large-scale industrial facilities in strategic locations. Source: CoStar News

• DP World expands India coastal shipping network

  DP World has expanded its Indian coastal shipping network with the addition of the vessel DP World Indus, boosting maritime capacity between India and the UK. This development enhances global logistics and supply chain resilience. Source: Logistics Manager

• The Importance of Haulage Services in Manufacturing and Distribution

  This article discusses the critical role of haulage services in manufacturing and distribution, emphasizing how reliable logistics connectivity and cost efficiency underpin effective industrial operations across sectors. Source: Warehouse & Logistics News

• Data center housing UK’s Dawn supercomputer suffers heatwave‑related outage – report

  A UK data centre hosting the Dawn supercomputer experienced an outage caused by heatwave-related cooling failures. The incident underscores the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure to extreme weather events, raising concerns for future data centre resilience. Source: DatacenterDynamics (Europe – DCD)

• AI data centre demand to exceed supply by 500% by 2030

  A recent forecast predicts that AI-driven data centre workloads in the UK will outpace supply by up to 500% by 2030, highlighting significant growth in demand for industrial-scale data infrastructure. This surge is expected to intensify competition for land, power, and connectivity in the sector. Source: DataCentreNews UK