Such is the strength of logistics and distribution warehousing in the UK and Europe despite Covid-19, that American industrial developer Scannell Properties has launched a new European industrial real estate development company this week.
Lead by two ex-Amazon real estate directors, Scannell International, as the new company is called, will look to develop and invest in build-to-suit real estate solutions for e-commerce and retail operators.

Nick Deeks.
Nick Deeks, former director and head of EMEA real estate at Amazon, will lead Scannell International, which will operate across Europe from a head office in London.

Chris Davies.
Chris Davies, former head of Amazon Logistics’ European last mile real estate, will join Deeks.
Robert Scannell, founder and chief executive of Scannell Properties, added: “The launch of this new division reflects Scannell’s confidence in the European market.”