A Japanese shipping company invests S$261 million in CapitaLand to expand logistics and business park projects across Southeast Asia and India.
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A big Japanese shipping company is giving CapitaLand (a Singapore property company) S$261 million to build more warehouses and office parks in Southeast Asia and India. The money will help CapitaLand grow its business in these fast-growing regions.
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👍 👎 Vote ↓A major Japanese shipping company invests millions in Singapore’s CapitaLand, boosting its presence in Southeast Asia and India’s booming property markets.
On 5 Nov 2024, CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) got a big money boost.
A Japanese shipping giant, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and its subsidiary, promised to give them S$261 million.
This money will help CLI grow its business in Southeast Asia and India.
According to CapitaLand, Mr Lee Chee Koon, Group CEO of CLI, said, “We welcome MOL onboard as a key capital partner. Having MOL place their trust in CLI is a testament to our strengths in connecting capital partners with investment opportunities across geographies and asset classes.”
The S$261 million will be split between two funds:
This money will help CLI manage over S$2 billion in these two funds.
MOL will own 32.5% of CSLF.
Daibiru Corporation, a part of MOL, will own 25% of CIGF2.
CLI sees a lot of growth in Southeast Asia and India.
Mr Lee Chee Koon explained, “Our core markets of SEA and India have tremendous growth potential as rising urbanisation, supply chain rationalisation, and digitalisation continue to drive demand for assets such as logistics and business parks.”
This move shows CLI’s strong commitment to sustainability and growth in these regions.
CLI has some big projects planned with this new money:
| Project | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| OMEGA 1 Bang Na | Greater Bangkok, Thailand | 2 million square feet warehouse, Thailand’s largest |
| International Tech Park Chennai, Radial Road | Chennai, India | 2.6 million square feet business park, India’s first Net Zero business park |
These projects show CLI’s focus on modern, eco-friendly buildings.
CLI is already a major player in Asia:
This new investment will help CLI grow even more in these important markets.
Mr Lee Chee Koon also noted, “The logistics market in SEA continues to demonstrate strong fundamentals amid a limited supply of prime assets in key locations.”
This shows why companies like MOL are keen to invest in CapitaLand’s projects.
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