Equites largely exits UK to target SA logistics boom

Author: Nick WilsonPublished on: October 15, 2026Country: South Africa

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Equites largely exits UK to target SA logistics boom

Equites is largely exiting the UK market to focus on growth prospects in South Africa’s logistics sector. The provided text does not specify the details or financial terms of the withdrawal. The accompanying image shows an Equites logistics park at Meadowview.

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