Construction Begins on Logistics Facility '(Provisional) LOGIWITH・LogiSquare Akashi'

CRE, Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and COO: Tadahide Kameyama) announces the commencement of construction in June 2026 on the logistics facility '(Provisional) LOGIWITH・LogiSquare Akashi' (hereinafter 'the facility'), being jointly developed with Chuo Nippon Land & Building Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Kiyoshi Miyake) in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture. Completion is scheduled for August 2027.

The facility is a custom-built (Build-to-Suit, BTS) rental logistics facility developed based on the specific needs of a designated tenant. Upon completion, it will begin operations exclusively for that tenant.

(Provisional) LOGIWITH・LogiSquare Akashi - Completion Image

■ Development Site

The facility is located in Okubo, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture. It fronts National Route 2, a major arterial road, and is approximately 4 km from the 'Okubo' interchange on the Second Shin-Meishin Expressway and about 6 km from the 'Akashi Nishi' interchange, enabling efficient distribution from local to wide-area logistics. Additionally, it is within a 1 km walking distance (approx. 15 minutes) from JR Kobe Line's 'Okubo' Station, ensuring excellent commuting convenience for employees. These locational advantages are expected to support stable facility operations.

■ Facility Planning Overview

The facility will be developed as a logistics hub comprising ten single-story buildings on the same site. It consists of one main logistics warehouse and nine auxiliary buildings designed to support management and operations tailored to the characteristics of stored goods, with a total floor area of 19,291.95㎡ (5,835.81 tsubo) planned. A highly versatile master plan has been adopted to accommodate diverse storage and inbound/outbound operations.

The site includes space for eight large trucks to wait, and 200 dedicated parking spaces for employee passenger vehicles have been secured to support commuting.

The warehouse area features a base specification of a floor load capacity of 1.5 tons/㎡, effective height of over 5.5 meters, and an average illuminance of 200 lux. The structure minimizes columns to leverage the advantages of a single-story design, enabling efficient internal layouts and flexible operations. Additionally, pre-allocated provisions include piping routes for internal air conditioning, outdoor unit placement areas, and space for cubicle expansion, ensuring the facility can accommodate future tenant needs.

For environmental measures, high-efficiency LED lighting will be installed throughout the facility, with partial lighting controlled by motion sensors to reduce unnecessary power consumption. Water-saving sanitary fixtures will also be adopted to reduce water usage. Furthermore, the roof structure is designed to accommodate the future installation of a solar power generation system.

■ Development Project Overview

Facility Name

(Provisional) LOGIWITH・LogiSquare Akashi

Location

Okubo, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture

Land Area

40,064.93㎡ (12,119.64 tsubo)

Zoning

Industrial Zone, Exclusive Industrial Zone

Primary Use

Warehouse (warehouse for warehouse business)

Structure and Scale

Steel-frame, single-story, 10 buildings total

Total Floor Area

19,291.95㎡ (5,835.81 tsubo) (planned)

Construction Start

June 2026

Completion

August 2027 (planned)

Design and Supervision

Kawada Industries, Inc. Architectural Office

Construction

Kawada Industries and Morinaga Construction Joint Venture

■ About the CRE Group

The CRE Group is advancing its business to establish a 'Logistics Infrastructure Platform'—a foundational system supporting all logistics services—by simultaneously providing 'logistics real estate' and 'real estate utility value,' positioning itself as a leading company in logistics real estate.

Beyond providing logistics real estate, the group offers a wide range of 'services that enhance warehouse convenience' from both hardware and software perspectives. These include automation and labor-saving solutions for warehouse operations, e-commerce fulfillment services, automated shipping management systems, staffing support, delivery efficiency improvement services and systems, and truck leasing.

Moving forward, the group will continue to strengthen the development of its 'Logistics Infrastructure Platform' by welcoming numerous partner companies and expanding its service offerings.

■ About CRE, Inc.

Our company operates under the corporate slogan 'Creating the Future by Connecting' and provides a comprehensive range of services related to logistics real estate. Our main businesses include total services from logistics real estate development and tenant leasing to post-completion asset and property management, as well as master leasing—where we lease and manage mid- and small-sized logistics facilities on a bulk basis.

In logistics real estate development, we have developed 37 properties totaling approximately 1.38 million㎡ (about 420,000 tsubo) under our self-developed logistics facility brand 'LogiSquare,' and are currently developing 10 properties totaling approximately 400,000㎡ (about 120,000 tsubo). Additionally, as a logistics real estate-specialized management company, we manage approximately 1,500 properties totaling about 6.85 million㎡ (2.07 million tsubo)※1 in real estate operations (master leasing and property management), ranking among the largest in Japan.

Through our unique relationships with diverse tenant companies, we not only accurately capture and reflect individual tenant needs but also continuously develop and provide logistics facilities that combine functionality and versatility. Furthermore, by channeling the insights and know-how accumulated over more than 60 years※2 in logistics real estate management into our development business, we aim to create user-centric, highly convenient facilities and will actively pursue logistics facility development not only in the capital region but also in logistics-suitable locations nationwide.

※1 As of January 31, 2026

※2 Calculated from the founding of (Kabushiki Kaisha) Tensho Soken in 1964

Company Name: CRE, Inc.

Headquarters: 19F, Toranomon Twin Building East, 2-10-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Representatives: President and CEO, Executive Chairman: Shuhei Yamashita; President and COO: Tadahide Kameyama

Established: December 22, 2009

Business Activities: Leasing, management, development, brokerage, and investment advisory for logistics facilities

Capital: 5,391 million yen (as of January 31, 2026)

Corporate Website: https://www.cre-jpn.com/

■ About LogiSquare

'LogiSquare' is the series name for logistics facilities supporting our core development business, launched in 2013. The brand logo embodies our determination to create truly valuable logistics facilities through innovative ideas, unbound by conventional wisdom. The brand concept 'Good Idea, Your Square' reflects our commitment to meeting the diversified and advanced logistics needs with user-focused, highly functional, and convenient facilities that also consider future adaptability and scalability.

Brand Website: https://www.logi-square.com/branding

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