The IBI Activity Index reflected increased activity in warehouses, remaining in the expansionary 55 to 60 range through April 2026. By segment, manufacturers show the strongest growth in activity at 60 for the past 6 months, versus an average of 56 for all other user types. 

Prologis, in collaboration with Cushman & Wakefield, Colliers, JLL, and CBRE is releasing a comprehensive snapshot of U.S. logistics real estate activity for the first quarter of 2026.

Warehouse users continue to see operational constraints rising, from labor shortages to service level imperatives. Five years ago, Prologis Research projected that warehouse automation would increase in response to the need for efficient buildings.

Demand for logistics real estate hit an inflection point, with net absorption, new lease signings, build-to-suit activity and the proposal pipeline all at healthier levels in Q3 compared to the 2024 average. The direction of demand has improved, but has not yet normalized.

When automation projects run over budget, it’s rarely because the technology is unpredictable. More often, late-stage adjustments occur because critical supporting elements fall outside the system contract.

What the new Reuters Events report reveals about turning logistics real estate into an energy platform.

Logistics real estate has always hinged on one principle above all: Location is paramount. For this property type, this has meant proximity to sites near major ports (sea/air), highways and labor availability.

Operators are rethinking how they measure success. KPIs are moving beyond cost and throughput to include service reliability, resilience, labor, sustainability, and even returns. 

Prologis Energy operates 10 battery storage sites across Texas. During the winter storm of January 24–26, 2026, six of those sites (totaling 60 MW and approximately 100 MWh of capacity) were activated and dispatched as ERCOT worked to keep the grid stable and homes and businesses powered. 

Wayfair and Prologis are redefining what energy resilience looks like in logistics. Together, the companies are transforming fulfillment centers into renewable energy hubs that generate and store power onsite while reducing costs, cutting emissions and creating a more sustainable supply chain.  

When DEVELON, a construction equipment manufacturer, relocated operations from Germany to Belgium, the move was about more than geography. It was a strategic step to be closer to customers, gain efficiency, and set a foundation for sustainable growth. 

A value chain focused on decarbonization is imperative, as is keeping operations running smoothly. Performance Team, a Maersk Company, tells the story of the wins and challenges as they looked to electrify their heavy-duty fleet.

Prologis’ 2025–26 Global Impact & Sustainability Report | Prologis surpassed 1 gigawatt of solar capacity in 2025 and achieved sustainable certifications for 100% of eligible new development. Here's how sustainability is driving long-term value across industrial real estate.

A single data center project can change the economics of a community. As an example, for one Prologis project, land that would generate about $500,000 in commercial property taxes over 20 years could generate roughly $500 million over the same period if developed as a data center. 

Prologis Ventures launched in 2016 to identify and invest in structural shifts in logistics like e-commerce, automation and data, focusing on solving customer pain points  

At first glance, the floor inside Prologis’ Venlo DC9 in the south of the Netherlands looks like any other warehouse floor. In practice, it serves as a real-world comparison site, where innovative flooring systems—each previously used in other Prologis buildings—are evaluated side by side under forklifts, pallets and the constant demands of a working supply chain.