Understanding the Value of Airport Logistics Parks from China Duty Free's Move into Forest Logistics Properties Beijing Airport Logistics Park

China Duty Free Group (CDFG) has recently established operations at Forest Beijing Daxing Airport Logistics Park, located in the Comprehensive Bonded Zone of the Beijing Daxing International Airport Economic Zone.

Special warehousing requirements for duty-free operations

Duty-free goods, primarily perfumes, cosmetics, alcohol, tobacco, and luxury items, are high-value, brand-driven, and subject to strict regulatory controls.

 Duty-free operations require high-frequency turnover rather than long-term storage. Warehousing must support safety management, inventory control, regulatory compliance, and rapid inbound, sorting, and outbound processes. Therefore, duty-free companies seek logistics nodes capable of supporting complex operations over the long term.

Advantages of Forest Beijing Daxing Airport Logistics Park

Location: The park is located approximately 8 km from Beijing Daxing International Airport, with well‑developed road networks connecting the airport to the city, enabling fast product replenishment.

Compliance and operations: Situated within a comprehensive bonded zone, the park is naturally suited for regulated activities. It comprises two high-standard warehouses with a total leasable area of approximately 68,636 sqm and unit sizes ranging from 3,100 to 4,500 sqm, offering flexible and combinable space. The park has proven experience serving similar duty‑free operations.

Safety and stability: Built to high-standard specifications, the warehouses feature a ground floor load capacity of 3 t/sqm and a second floor capacity of 2 t/sqm. They are equipped with comprehensive fire protection systems, including automatic sprinklers, indoor/outdoor fire hydrants, and an automatic fire alarm system.

CDFG’s decision to locate at this park reflects a balanced assessment of location, compliance, operations, and stability.

Common capabilities of airport-adjacent logistics parks

Airport-adjacent logistics parks typically share the following characteristics:

·Proximity to major aviation hubs to support high-frequency turnover

·Construction and management standards suitable for regulated, high-requirement operations

·Proven experience serving complex industrial customers

Following similar logic, Forest Logistics Properties has developed airport-adjacent logistics parks in other key aviation hub cities such as Nanjing, Nanning, Wuhan, and Kunming. These parks offer flexible cross-regional options for companies with comparable operational needs.

Forest Logistics Properties – Making Warehousing More Valuable.