EXPO PARKS 2023 in COSTA RICA

From August 28 to 30, the first Congress of Industrial and Logistics Parks of Central America and the Caribbean took place, organized by Real Estate Investment. 

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The thematic focuses of the talks, conferences, and workshops at Expo Parks addressed the main trends, challenges, and opportunities in this ever-expanding and transforming sector. According to Alberto León, Executive Director of Industrial Services at JLL, in an interview with Real Estate Investment, "distribution centers have experienced tremendous growth for three main reasons: population growth, companies seeking to use 3PL (third-party logistics) services for their logistics needs instead of doing it directly, and the rise of e-commerce." 

Speakers and presenters explored cutting-edge industrial innovation and data-driven design, site selection strategies, the role of Free Trade Zones in regulatory compliance, key aspects of industrial and logistics properties from the perspectives of owners and tenants, as well as development opportunities in industrial parks and free trade zones. 

Ricardo Fernandez, Regional Business Development Manager, shared a summary of his experience as an attendee at the first edition of Expo Parks. "We attended with the aim of expanding our knowledge and identifying trends in the sector. In addition to comparing our experience in similar projects like Aguadapark, Science Park, and Costa Logistics, this event provided us with the opportunity to gain insight into the current state, development, and challenges of this sector," concluded Fernandez. 

In addition to creating a space for debate and reflection, the event became an ideal meeting point to establish strategic alliances, consolidate business connections, and promote regional collaboration.