Hines acquires Heathrow Logistics Park in West London
Type: Acquisition · Technology: Transport · Country: United Kingdom · Announced: 2026-06-25
Hines, on behalf of its Hines European Core Fund (HECF), acquired Heathrow Logistics Park, a 317,000-square-foot logistics asset in West London. The property is located approximately 1.4 miles from Heathrow Airport’s main cargo gate, strengthening Hines’ exposure to infrastructure-critical real assets at key European air-freight hubs. This acquisition more than doubles HECF's exposure to the Heathrow logistics market, reinforcing its strategy of investing in core real assets at the intersection of infrastructure and global trade. The park includes four modern warehouse units across a 15.4-acre site and is fully leased to a diversified occupier base. James Seppala, head of European real estate at Blackstone, expressed satisfaction with the partnership on this transaction.
Analysis
Hines, on behalf of its Hines European Core Fund (HECF), acquired Heathrow Logistics Park, a 317,000-square-foot logistics asset in West London, United Kingdom, as announced on 2026-06-25. Hines is a global real estate investment, development, and management firm with $93.2 billion in assets under management across 30 countries as of Q4 2023. Blackstone, the seller, is the world's largest alternative asset manager. The park includes four modern warehouse units across a 15.4-acre site and is fully leased to a diversified occupier base.
Key points
- Hines European Core Fund (HECF) acquired Heathrow Logistics Park.
- The asset is a 317,000-square-foot logistics park in West London, United Kingdom.
- The acquisition was announced on 2026-06-25.
- The park is located approximately 1.4 miles from Heathrow Airport’s main cargo gate.
- The property includes four modern warehouse units across a 15.4-acre site and is fully leased.
Counterparties
- Hines (Buyer)
- Blackstone (Seller)
- Hines European Core Fund (Investor)