3. Spatial planning and the ecological transition of warehouses

The fundamentals of warehouse location from the user's point of view were discussed in the previous section. The positioning of logistics sites is the result of an economic trade-off between the dynamic part of logistics (transport, flows) and the static part (logistics sites).

The implementation of logistics is also the result of a balance between a market approach and a public policy approach.

The geography of logistics is extremely varied, as it is segmented by industry. A region's logistics profile is always highly specific, and linked to its economic and demographic profile. When presented with a logistics building project, local councillors often express the wish to know who the occupier is, and not just the developer or investor. They want to know what the logistics will bring to their area, and to be able to anticipate any negative...