ESR Group Limited (“ESR” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; SEHK Stock Code: 1821), APAC’s largest real asset manager powered by the New Economy, has set a new benchmark with the completion of the first-ever 9-storey logistics facility in Japan, ESR Higashi Ogishima Distribution Centre.

The newly-completed facility has a premium location in the Tokyo metropolitan area, 10 km to Haneda Airport, and is close to the port and central Tokyo, as well as the centres of Yokohama and Kawasaki city. This provides E-commerce, 3PL, cold storage and other leading businesses with the utmost convenience in transportation and connectivity.

With a GFA of about 349,000 sqm and land area of 77,725 sqm, ESR Higashi Ogishima Distribution Centre is designed with advanced sustainability solutions where optimal integration into the urban fabric and lower environmental impact are achieved without sacrificing building functionality and high throughput. The facility has attained the highest certification for the sustainable CASBEE S rank and BELS five stars with its meticulous design that incorporates a wide array of sustainability features and elements, such as a green wall, seismic base isolation structure and solar self-consumption installation.

Another significant portion of the facility’s design went towards the provision of the most comprehensive range of human-centric amenities, ranging from a private dining area, laundry and day- care centre (BARNKLÜBB) to a retail store and bowling alley. In addition, ESR Higashi Ogishima Distribution Centre features a sky deck with spectacular views and a spacious outdoor green space for recreational activities.

Stuart Gibson, ESR Group Co-founder and Co-CEO, said: “We are extremely proud to have created a top-notch logistics facility that sets a new benchmark in the evolution of modern logistics infrastructure in Japan and the APAC region. Given a rare site with a much higher floor-area ratio than other places designated for logistics facilities, we developed by far the tallest distribution centre in Japan. This provides not only more space but a variety of space solutions for our tenants. Beyond its size and scale, ESR Higashi Ogishima Distribution Centre’s compelling aesthetics and comprehensive, state-of-the-art amenities will give workers and visitors an exceptional experience, while its strategic location will connect businesses to a population of nearly 38 million in the Greater Tokyo area.”

ESR has a total AUM of US$35.1 billion and approximately 4.7 million sqm of GFA in Japan as of 31 December 2022.