Ares has acquired a 7.3m sq ft US logistics portfolio from EQT Real Estate, as private equity investors continue to deploy capital into large-scale industrial assets.

The portfolio comprises 36 properties across 12 key distribution markets, including Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, and Phoenix, providing exposure to major logistics hubs and transportation networks.

The acquisition was made through an Ares Real Estate fund, with the assets to be managed by Marq Logistics, the firm’s vertically integrated logistics platform.

The transaction represents the second tranche of a broader disposal programme by EQT Real Estate, following a major industrial portfolio sale completed in 2025.

EQT built the portfolio through active asset management, including leasing initiatives, operational improvements, and capital investment, creating a diversified, income-generating platform.

“The team combined thoughtful portfolio construction with EQT Real Estate’s differentiated hands-on active management to build a portfolio with strong underlying fundamentals, enhance its performance, and ultimately deliver an outcome that reflects its quality and future potential,” said Matthew Brodnik, Global Chief Investment Officer at EQT Real Estate.

For Ares, the acquisition strengthens its presence in US logistics real estate, a sector supported by long-term demand driven by e-commerce growth and supply chain optimisation.

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