The platform, the first of its kind in the logistics real estate segment, solves the challenges of today's logistics and allows warehouse operators around the world to focus exclusively on their business.
Four categories of Essentials solutions
The platform, the first of its kind in the logistics real estate segment, solves the challenges of today's logistics and allows warehouse operators around the world to focus exclusively on their business.
Under the "Operations" category, Prologis offers services and products related to day-to-day warehouse operations. These are, for example, custom racking systems, handling technology, IT/IoT solutions or warehouse automation. In addition to various financing options, Prologis also offers the option of buying back old shelves. Thanks to this, customers can get funds just when they need them most.
"We take a comprehensive approach to customer needs," says Senior Vice President, Head of Essentials at Prologis Europe. “Regardless of the scale and complexity of their logistics operations, we understand that the day-to-day operation of a warehouse – especially during a move – is a big challenge. We decided to use our global scale and knowledge to provide customers with a high standard of service.”
The "Energy + Sustainability" pillar conveys to customers the benefits of solar energy production and storage within the SolarSmart and StorageSmart programs. Clean energy sources help eliminate carbon dioxide emissions, and their production is a great complementary solution to, for example, heat pumps that increase the energy efficiency of operations. Prologis is currently working on equipping its global portfolio with solar panels. Currently, 450 MW of solar energy (with the possibility of storage) is produced in the Prologis parks.
The "Electromobility" category was created to motivate customers to modernize their vehicle fleet and bring the logistics segment closer to zero emissions. Prologis installs EV chargers and offers customers the option to electrify entire vehicle fleets.
"Workforce" is a pillar of Essentials that supports customers in recruiting and retaining employees. It also helps to increase the productivity and qualification of the workforce in the field of operational security or smart logistics through certified training (the service is available in limited markets and will soon be available across Europe).
Main advantages
The Prologis Essentials platform is based on a scalable and end-to-end approach to the everyday needs of customers, regardless of whether they rent buildings from Prologis. The dedicated Essentials Managers are an advisory and point of contact that explores customer needs and provides them with the right mix of solutions to optimize storage and maximize productivity and safety. The offered services and products respond to the most common obstacles encountered by tenants in logistics buildings. Prologis not only provides flexible implementation of solutions according to the needs and budget of customers, but also covers their subsequent maintenance.
"We needed to expand further, and given the state of the real estate market, it was almost impossible to find new (and in terms of location) premises in Rotterdam. Thijs Fleers and the Prologis Essentials team listened to our needs and came up with a solution that exceeded our expectations. We didn't abandon our existing building - we just improved it significantly. Prologis added a multi-level mezzanine to it, tripling our original capacity. Prologis teams led the remodeling process from start to finish, including optimizing the space and design of movement flows, equipping the warehouse with LED lighting and security features, and securing the necessary permitting processes. These services have allowed us to focus exclusively on our business," said Henk Gerards, Operations Director for Contract Logistics at Geodis Rotterdam.
Prologis owns, manages, leases and builds logistics real estate in densely populated regions. Its portfolio focuses on the largest consumer centers in the world, and its scale in these locations enables it to better meet customer needs.
