- We remain concerned about Mapletree Logistics Trust’s exposure to China as a high vacancy rate of 21.5% continues to exert downward pressure on rents.
- Demand could further weaken if the US-China trade conflict resurfaces and intensifies. Fortunately, weakness in China is offset by positive rental reversion in Singapore and Australia.
Rents on a downward trend in China.
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- According to CBRE Group (CBRE), on a nation-wide basis, rents for logistics space declined 3% q-o-q and 6.4% year-to-date in 3Q24.
Limited exposure to South China.
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- According to CBRE, the nationwide vacancy rate remained elevated at 21.5% in 3Q24.
Tier 2 cities in China suffered negative rental reversion.
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Jonathan KOH CFA UOB Kay Hian Research | https://research.uobkayhian.com/ 2025-01-03
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2024-10-24 Mapletree Logistics Trust 2QFY25 - Negative Double-digit Rental Reversion In China.
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