Supply Chain Diversification Drives Logistics Growth Across Asia: Highlights from Mingtiandi Singapore Forum 2025
- christisheryl
- Jun 4
- 1 min read
At the Mingtiandi Singapore Forum 2025, Equalbase and Northmod shared insights into how shifting trade dynamics and sustainability trends are shaping the future of logistics real estate in Asia.
In a spotlight interview moderated by Mingtiandi founder Michael Cole, Equalbase CEO Nicholas Bischoff noted that the ongoing trade tensions have reinforced the need for geographic diversification in supply chains—a trend that continues to fuel logistics demand across the region.
“What has happened and is continuing to accelerate is the diversification of supply chains,” Bischoff said, highlighting how conversations with occupiers have evolved from choosing between countries to allocating operations across multiple markets for risk mitigation.
Northmod’s investment director Jon Sim added that despite short-term uncertainties from tariff adjustments, the long-term fundamentals remain unchanged: companies are increasingly seeking high-quality, sustainable logistics assets and embracing the shift from “just in time” to “just in case” inventory models.
Equalbase’s footprint in Malaysia has seen robust growth in response to these shifts, with ongoing developments in key hubs such as Penang and Johor. It is currently developing a 5 million square foot logistics hub in Johor Bahru alongside Sunway Group, with the first phase—comprising three carbon-neutral warehouses—scheduled to complete in early 2026.
As regional infrastructure initiatives such as the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone gain traction, Equalbase continues to explore new investment opportunities across Southeast Asia, Japan and Germany to meet the evolving needs of global supply chains.
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