Goods, vehicles, machinery, and materials are stored, maintained, transshipped, and prepared for their next use at these sites. IOS also provides operational land for essential utility, energy and public-service functions, including electricity and gas networks, waste management and telecommunications. These sites support the day-to-day operations of companies in logistics, transportation, construction, industry, energy and other essential services.

Due to their specific location, infrastructure connections and operational use, IOS sites are often not easily relocated or replaced, particularly where they support mission-critical activities. The critical nature of these functions can create resilient demand and strong long-term relevance for well-located sites.

Well-connected sites in urban locations and established industrial and logistics clusters are limited. Sites with direct or efficient access to critical transport and energy infrastructure are particularly scarce. Planning regulations and competing uses further restrict the available options.

At the same time, structural trends including more resilient supply chains, e-commerce growth, infrastructure investment, energy transition, electrification and reindustrialization are creating additional demand for flexible operational space. The diverse range of potential users further supports demand across different sectors and use cases.

This combination of operational relevance, limited supply and diversified demand makes IOS an attractive real estate segment over the longer term.