Key Takeaways
- • Barings has acquired a 145,000 sqm logistics development site in Mantova Sud, Italy, with planning consent for 67,000 sqm of Grade A logistics space, through an Italian real estate fund managed by Savills IM SGR.
- • The asset is strategically positioned in the Verona logistics submarket, approximately 50km south of Verona and 10km southeast of Mantova, with direct A22 motorway access and proximity to Austria-Germany logistics corridors.
- • Construction commenced in August 2026 with completion targeted for Q3 2027; the facility will pursue LEED Gold certification and accommodate multiple tenants as a multi-let development.
- • This acquisition represents Barings' fourth logistics development in the Mantova micro-market, following three previous projects totalling approximately 190,000 sqm, all fully leased to leading national and international operators.
- • The transaction strengthens Barings' footprint in one of Italy's most established logistics hubs, capitalizing on strong occupational demand and limited modern supply in the region.
Summary
Barings, a leading global alternative investment manager, has acquired a large-scale logistics development site in Mantova Sud, Italy, as part of its European value-add real estate strategy. The acquisition, structured through an Italian real estate fund managed by Savills IM SGR, encompasses approximately 145,000 square meters of land with planning consent for the speculative development of 67,000 square meters of high-quality, sustainable logistics space.
The asset's location within the prime Verona logistics submarket provides compelling strategic advantages. Positioned approximately 50 kilometers south of Verona and 10 kilometers southeast of Mantova, the site benefits from highly prominent positioning with excellent visibility from the A22 motorway and is situated just 1.5 kilometers from the Mantova Sud tollgate. The A22 serves as one of Europe's key logistics corridors, providing direct connectivity to northern Italy, Austria, and Germany—critical infrastructure for cross-border supply chain operations.
Construction commenced in August 2026 under a leading general contractor, with completion scheduled for Q3 2027. The development scheme is designed for flexibility, capable of subdivision into multiple units to accommodate several tenants as a multi-let facility, addressing diverse occupier requirements. The project targets a minimum LEED Gold certification and emphasizes carbon emission reduction during the construction phase.
This acquisition strengthens Barings' established presence in the Mantova micro-market, representing the firm's fourth logistics development in the region. The firm's previous three Mantoma projects have collectively delivered approximately 190,000 square meters and achieved full occupancy with leading national and international logistics operators, demonstrating strong execution and tenant demand. The transaction underscores Barings' conviction in the region's supply-demand fundamentals, where occupational demand remains robust while modern logistics supply remains constrained.
The asset's location within the prime Verona logistics submarket provides compelling strategic advantages. Positioned approximately 50 kilometers south of Verona and 10 kilometers southeast of Mantova, the site benefits from highly prominent positioning with excellent visibility from the A22 motorway and is situated just 1.5 kilometers from the Mantova Sud tollgate. The A22 serves as one of Europe's key logistics corridors, providing direct connectivity to northern Italy, Austria, and Germany—critical infrastructure for cross-border supply chain operations.
Construction commenced in August 2026 under a leading general contractor, with completion scheduled for Q3 2027. The development scheme is designed for flexibility, capable of subdivision into multiple units to accommodate several tenants as a multi-let facility, addressing diverse occupier requirements. The project targets a minimum LEED Gold certification and emphasizes carbon emission reduction during the construction phase.
This acquisition strengthens Barings' established presence in the Mantova micro-market, representing the firm's fourth logistics development in the region. The firm's previous three Mantoma projects have collectively delivered approximately 190,000 square meters and achieved full occupancy with leading national and international logistics operators, demonstrating strong execution and tenant demand. The transaction underscores Barings' conviction in the region's supply-demand fundamentals, where occupational demand remains robust while modern logistics supply remains constrained.
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