Blackstone Inks Japan's Largest 2025 Property Deal, Buying Tokyo Logistics Hub for Over $630M
Blackstone strikes Japan's largest logistics property deal of 2025, acquiring a central Tokyo hub from Nippon Express for over $630 million. The move highlights intense demand for urban distribution centers amid a labor crunch.
U.S. investment giant Blackstone will acquire a flagship logistics facility in central Tokyo from Nippon Express for more than 100 billion yen ($636 million), according to a Nikkei report. The deal marks Japan's largest logistics property transaction of the year, signaling intense investor confidence in the sector.
The blockbuster purchase highlights the soaring value of prime urban distribution centers. Japan is grappling with a dual challenge: a chronic labor shortage and an unceasing e-commerce boom. This combination makes strategically located logistics hubs—critical for 'last-mile' delivery—an incredibly valuable asset class.
The facility, which provides third-party logistics services, represents a strategic move for both parties. Nippon Express unlocks capital from a major asset, while Blackstone secures a prime piece of infrastructure poised for long-term growth as demand for rapid delivery continues to outstrip supply.
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