IREI: Long-term resilience of cold storage real estate

In the July/August 2025 issue of Institutional Real Estate, Inc., Kevin Rivest, Managing Partner and Head of BGO’s U.S. Cold Chain Investment platform, discusses BGO’s strategic focus on cold storage real estate. Since 2015, BGO has transitioned from acquiring core-qality assets to developing state-of-the-art facilities, recognizing cold storage as a resilient sector driven by inelastic food demand and long-term tenant commitments.

Rivest emphasizes the sector's high barriers to entry, including specialized construction requirements and strategic location needs. BGO's dedicated team, equipped with development and engineering expertise, positions the firm to capitalize on the growing demand for modern cold storage solutions, particularly from third-party logistics providers seeking flexible and efficient facilities.

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