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Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2013
Property
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1,667      
Land $ 4,442,502      
Building and improvements 11,230,976      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,148,603      
Carrying amount of land 4,576,882      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 14,245,199      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 18,822,081 23,559,891 22,413,079 11,080,161
Accumulated Depreciation (2,540,267) (2,460,642) (2,150,713) (1,589,251)
Industrial Operating Properties [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1,610      
Land 3,940,267      
Building and improvements 11,230,976      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,629,821      
Carrying amount of land 4,074,647      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 13,726,417      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 17,801,064      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,540,267)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1,537      
Land 3,540,004      
Building and improvements 10,518,616      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,203,486      
Carrying amount of land 3,641,348      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 12,620,758      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 16,262,106      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,432,849)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 80      
Land 75,663      
Building and improvements 275,469      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 122,579      
Carrying amount of land 76,473      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 397,238      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 473,711      
Accumulated Depreciation (108,696)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Atlanta NE Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 8      
Land 5,582      
Building and improvements 3,047      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 28,916      
Carrying amount of land 6,276      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 31,269      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 37,545      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,861)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1996, 1997      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Atlanta South Business Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 9      
Land 5,353      
Building and improvements 28,895      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,805      
Carrying amount of land 5,353      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 30,700      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 36,053      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,821)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Atlanta West Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 7      
Land 7,208      
Building and improvements 26,306      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 10,960      
Carrying amount of land 7,208      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 37,266      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 44,474      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,205)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1994, 2006, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Berkeley Lake Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,046      
Building and improvements 8,712      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 734      
Carrying amount of land 2,046      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 9,446      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 11,492      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,761)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2006      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Buford Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,487      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 5,526      
Carrying amount of land 1,487      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 5,526      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 7,013      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,006)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2007      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Cobb Place Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 2,970      
Building and improvements 12,702      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 176      
Carrying amount of land 2,970      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 12,878      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 15,848      
Accumulated Depreciation (915)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Dekalb Ind Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,401      
Building and improvements 6,154      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 90      
Carrying amount of land 1,401      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,244      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 7,645      
Accumulated Depreciation (524)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Douglas Hill Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 11,599      
Building and improvements 46,826      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,653      
Carrying amount of land 11,677      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 50,401      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 62,078      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,597)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Hartsfield East DC [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 697      
Building and improvements 6,466      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 354      
Carrying amount of land 697      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,820      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 7,517      
Accumulated Depreciation (504)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Horizon Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,846      
Building and improvements 11,385      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,508      
Carrying amount of land 2,846      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 12,893      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 15,739      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,285)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2006      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | LaGrange Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 174      
Building and improvements 986      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 858      
Carrying amount of land 174      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 1,844      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 2,018      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,297)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1994      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Macon Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 604      
Building and improvements 2,691      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1      
Carrying amount of land 604      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 2,692      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 3,296      
Accumulated Depreciation (278)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Midland Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,919      
Building and improvements 7,679      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,471      
Carrying amount of land 1,919      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 9,150      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 11,069      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,363)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2006      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Northeast Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Land 3,603      
Building and improvements 16,920      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,627      
Carrying amount of land 3,603      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 20,547      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 24,150      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,248)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1996, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Northmont Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 566      
Building and improvements 3,209      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,398      
Carrying amount of land 566      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 4,607      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 5,173      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,077)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1994      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Park I-75 South [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 8,369      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 35,671      
Carrying amount of land 8,369      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 35,671      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 44,040      
Accumulated Depreciation (403)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Peachtree Corners Business Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Land 1,519      
Building and improvements 7,253      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,536      
Carrying amount of land 1,519      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 10,789      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 12,308      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,470)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1994, 2006      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Piedmont Ct. Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 885      
Building and improvements 5,013      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,689      
Carrying amount of land 885      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,702      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 9,587      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,372)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1997      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Riverside Distribution Center (ATL) [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 2,533      
Building and improvements 13,336      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,756      
Carrying amount of land 2,556      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 17,069      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 19,625      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,019)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1999      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | South Royal Atlanta Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 1,191      
Building and improvements 5,719      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,408      
Carrying amount of land 1,191      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 7,127      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 8,318      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,529)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2002, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Southfield KRDC Industrial SG [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 8      
Land 5,033      
Building and improvements 28,725      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,572      
Carrying amount of land 5,033      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 30,297      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 35,330      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,250)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Southside Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,186      
Building and improvements 2,859      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 595      
Carrying amount of land 1,186      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,454      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 4,640      
Accumulated Depreciation (402)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Suwanee Creek Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 1,045      
Building and improvements 4,201      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 81      
Carrying amount of land 1,045      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 4,282      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 5,327      
Accumulated Depreciation (300)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2010, 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Tradeport Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 1,464      
Building and improvements 4,563      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 7,780      
Carrying amount of land 1,479      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 12,328      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 13,807      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,533)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1994, 1996      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Weaver Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 935      
Building and improvements 5,182      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,199      
Carrying amount of land 935      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 7,381      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 8,316      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,973)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1995      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Westfork Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 579      
Building and improvements 3,910      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 426      
Carrying amount of land 579      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 4,336      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 4,915      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,563)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1995      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Westgate Ind Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Land 2,869      
Building and improvements 12,730      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 789      
Carrying amount of land 2,869      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 13,519      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 16,388      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,140)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Austin, Texas [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 9      
Land 10,934      
Building and improvements 45,140      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,982      
Carrying amount of land 10,988      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 49,068      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 60,056      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,618)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Austin, Texas [Member] | MET 4-12 LTD [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 4,300      
Building and improvements 20,456      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 226      
Carrying amount of land 4,300      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 20,682      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 24,982      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,991)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Austin, Texas [Member] | MET PHASE 195 LTD [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 5,593      
Building and improvements 17,211      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 874      
Carrying amount of land 5,593      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 18,085      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 23,678      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,748)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Austin, Texas [Member] | Montopolis Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 580      
Building and improvements 3,384      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,544      
Carrying amount of land 580      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 5,928      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 6,508      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,949)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1994      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Austin, Texas [Member] | Walnut Creek Corporate Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 461      
Building and improvements 4,089      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 338      
Carrying amount of land 515      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 4,373      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 4,888      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,930)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1994      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Baltimore/Washington [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 37      
Land 60,580      
Building and improvements 186,830      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 48,486      
Carrying amount of land 59,348      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 236,548      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 295,896      
Accumulated Depreciation (45,646)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Baltimore/Washington [Member] | 1901 Park 100 Drive [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,409      
Building and improvements 7,227      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 936      
Carrying amount of land 2,409      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,163      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 10,572      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,280)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2006      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Baltimore/Washington [Member] | Airport Commons Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 2,320      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 10,170      
Carrying amount of land 2,360      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 10,130      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 12,490      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,263)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1997      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Baltimore/Washington [Member] | Ardmore Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 1,431      
Building and improvements 8,110      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,185      
Carrying amount of land 1,431      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 11,295      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 12,726      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,837)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1994      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Baltimore/Washington [Member] | Ardmore Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 984      
Building and improvements 5,581      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,699      
Carrying amount of land 985      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 7,279      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 8,264      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,822)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1994      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Baltimore/Washington [Member] | Beltway Distribution [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 9,211      
Building and improvements 33,922      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 346      
Carrying amount of land 9,211      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 34,268      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 43,479      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,221)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Baltimore/Washington [Member] | Corcorde Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 1,538      
Building and improvements 8,717      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,831      
Carrying amount of land 1,538      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 12,548      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 14,086      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,339)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1995      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Baltimore/Washington [Member] | Corridor Industrial [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,921      
Building and improvements 7,224      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 5      
Carrying amount of land 1,921      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 7,229      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 9,150      
Accumulated Depreciation (703)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Baltimore/Washington [Member] | Crysen Industrial [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,285      
Building and improvements 6,267      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 354      
Carrying amount of land 2,285      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,621      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 8,906      
Accumulated Depreciation (706)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Baltimore/Washington [Member] | Gateway Bus Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 4,414      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 11,681      
Carrying amount of land 2,356      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 13,739      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 16,095      
Accumulated Depreciation (96)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Baltimore/Washington [Member] | Gateway Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 2,523      
Building and improvements 5,715      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 4,760      
Carrying amount of land 3,163      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 9,835      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 12,998      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,201)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1998, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Baltimore/Washington [Member] | Granite Hill Dist. Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 2,959      
Building and improvements 9,344      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 74      
Carrying amount of land 2,959      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 9,418      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 12,377      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,115)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Baltimore/Washington [Member] | Greenwood Industrial [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 6,828      
Building and improvements 24,253      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 490      
Carrying amount of land 6,828      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 24,743      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 31,571      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,429)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Baltimore/Washington [Member] | Meadowridge Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,757      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 6,436      
Carrying amount of land 1,902      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,291      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 8,193      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,791)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1998      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Baltimore/Washington [Member] | Meadowridge Industrial [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 4,845      
Building and improvements 20,576      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,520      
Carrying amount of land 4,845      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 23,096      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 27,941      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,817)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Baltimore/Washington [Member] | Patuxent Range Road [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 2,281      
Building and improvements 9,638      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,226      
Carrying amount of land 2,281      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 10,864      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 13,145      
Accumulated Depreciation (993)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Baltimore/Washington [Member] | Preston Court [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,326      
Building and improvements 10,146      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 195      
Carrying amount of land 2,326      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 10,341      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 12,667      
Accumulated Depreciation (975)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Baltimore/Washington [Member] | Pro Logis Park Dulles [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 8,053      
Building and improvements 19,495      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 553      
Carrying amount of land 8,053      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 20,048      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 28,101      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,314)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Baltimore/Washington [Member] | Troy Hill Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 2,495      
Building and improvements 10,615      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 25      
Carrying amount of land 2,495      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 10,640      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 13,135      
Accumulated Depreciation (744)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Boston, Massachusetts [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 18      
Land 41,491      
Building and improvements 100,827      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition (6,727)      
Carrying amount of land 41,495      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 94,096      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 135,591      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,023)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Boston, Massachusetts [Member] | Boston Industrial [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 6      
Land 19,134      
Building and improvements 40,176      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition (1,965)      
Carrying amount of land 19,138      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 38,207      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 57,345      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,238)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Boston, Massachusetts [Member] | Cabot Business Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 9      
Land 15,977      
Building and improvements 41,088      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition (4,367)      
Carrying amount of land 15,977      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 36,721      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 52,698      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,079)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Boston, Massachusetts [Member] | Cabot Business Park SGP [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 6,380      
Building and improvements 19,563      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition (395)      
Carrying amount of land 6,380      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 19,168      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 25,548      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,706)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Central & Eastern, Pennsylvania [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 24      
Land 143,867      
Building and improvements 499,516      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 98,708      
Carrying amount of land 146,154      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 595,937      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 742,091      
Accumulated Depreciation (34,391)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Central & Eastern, Pennsylvania [Member] | Carlisle Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 6      
Land 54,852      
Building and improvements 233,619      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 4,494      
Carrying amount of land 54,852      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 238,113      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 292,965      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,337)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012, 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Central & Eastern, Pennsylvania [Member] | Chambersburg Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 4,188      
Building and improvements 17,796      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 77      
Carrying amount of land 4,188      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 17,873      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 22,061      
Accumulated Depreciation (250)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Central & Eastern, Pennsylvania [Member] | Harrisburg Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Land 21,950      
Building and improvements 96,007      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 901      
Carrying amount of land 21,950      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 96,908      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 118,858      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,540)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2004, 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Central & Eastern, Pennsylvania [Member] | Harrisburg Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 782      
Building and improvements 6,190      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 964      
Carrying amount of land 782      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 7,154      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 7,936      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,258)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2002      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Central & Eastern, Pennsylvania [Member] | I-78 Dist. Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 13,030      
Building and improvements 30,007      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 202      
Carrying amount of land 13,030      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 30,209      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 43,239      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,627)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Central & Eastern, Pennsylvania [Member] | I-81 Distribution [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,822      
Building and improvements 21,583      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 247      
Carrying amount of land 1,822      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 21,830      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 23,652      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,848)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Central & Eastern, Pennsylvania [Member] | Lehigh Valley Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 6      
Land 22,380      
Building and improvements 74,787      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 22,709      
Carrying amount of land 22,380      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 97,496      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 119,876      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,391)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2004, 2010, 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Central & Eastern, Pennsylvania [Member] | Park 33 Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 13,411      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 41,110      
Carrying amount of land 15,698      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 38,823      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 54,521      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,443)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2007      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Central & Eastern, Pennsylvania [Member] | Pottsville Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 4,486      
Building and improvements 19,527      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 306      
Carrying amount of land 4,486      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 19,833      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 24,319      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,439)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Central & Eastern, Pennsylvania [Member] | Quakertown Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 6,966      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 27,698      
Carrying amount of land 6,966      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 27,698      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 34,664      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,258)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2006      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Central Valley, California [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 17      
Land 68,538      
Building and improvements 183,911      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 196,866      
Carrying amount of land 74,542      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 374,773      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 449,315      
Accumulated Depreciation (54,795)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Central Valley, California [Member] | Arch Road Logistics Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 9,492      
Building and improvements 38,060      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,273      
Carrying amount of land 9,492      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 40,333      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 49,825      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,172)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2010      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Central Valley, California [Member] | Central Valley Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 11,418      
Building and improvements 48,726      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 8,430      
Carrying amount of land 11,868      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 56,706      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 68,574      
Accumulated Depreciation (23,305)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1999, 2002, 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Central Valley, California [Member] | Chabot Commerce Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 5,222      
Building and improvements 13,697      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 5,474      
Carrying amount of land 5,222      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 19,171      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 24,393      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,289)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Central Valley, California [Member] | Manteca Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 9,280      
Building and improvements 27,840      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 527      
Carrying amount of land 9,480      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 28,167      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 37,647      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,772)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Central Valley, California [Member] | Patterson Pass Business Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 9,278      
Building and improvements 23,508      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 5,680      
Carrying amount of land 9,291      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 29,175      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 38,466      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,727)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2007, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Central Valley, California [Member] | Tracy II Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Land 23,848      
Building and improvements 32,080      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 174,482      
Carrying amount of land 29,189      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 201,221      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 230,410      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,530)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2007, 2009, 2012, 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Charlotte, North Carolina [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 13      
Land 11,201      
Building and improvements 19,660      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 40,765      
Carrying amount of land 12,720      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 58,906      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 71,626      
Accumulated Depreciation (23,967)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Charlotte, North Carolina [Member] | Charlotte Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 9      
Land 4,578      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 28,376      
Carrying amount of land 6,096      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 26,858      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 32,954      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,818)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Charlotte, North Carolina [Member] | Northpark Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 1,183      
Building and improvements 6,707      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,671      
Carrying amount of land 1,184      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 9,377      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 10,561      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,015)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1994, 1998      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Charlotte, North Carolina [Member] | West Pointe Business Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 5,440      
Building and improvements 12,953      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 9,718      
Carrying amount of land 5,440      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 22,671      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 28,111      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,134)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2006, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 158      
Land 286,682      
Building and improvements 1,014,520      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 210,226      
Carrying amount of land 299,589      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 1,211,839      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 1,511,428      
Accumulated Depreciation (311,869)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Addison Business Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,293      
Building and improvements 2,907      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 489      
Carrying amount of land 1,293      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,396      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 4,689      
Accumulated Depreciation (322)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Addison Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 640      
Building and improvements 3,661      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,232      
Carrying amount of land 640      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 4,893      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 5,533      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,833)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1997      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Alsip Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 2,093      
Building and improvements 11,859      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 11,105      
Carrying amount of land 2,549      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 22,508      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 25,057      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,363)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1997, 1999      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Alsip Industrial [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,422      
Building and improvements 2,336      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 17      
Carrying amount of land 1,422      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 2,353      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 3,775      
Accumulated Depreciation (483)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Arlington Heights Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 831      
Building and improvements 3,326      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,244      
Carrying amount of land 831      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 5,570      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 6,401      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,223)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2006      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Bensenville Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 926      
Building and improvements 3,842      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 6,209      
Carrying amount of land 940      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 10,037      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 10,977      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,887)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1997      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Bensenville Ind Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 13      
Land 37,681      
Building and improvements 92,909      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,157      
Carrying amount of land 37,681      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 96,066      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 133,747      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,463)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Bolingbrook Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Land 15,110      
Building and improvements 68,440      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 4,501      
Carrying amount of land 15,110      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 72,941      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 88,051      
Accumulated Depreciation (24,888)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1999, 2006      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Bridgeview Industrial [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,380      
Building and improvements 3,404      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 310      
Carrying amount of land 1,380      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,714      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 5,094      
Accumulated Depreciation (430)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Chicago Industrial Portfolio [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,330      
Building and improvements 2,876      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 384      
Carrying amount of land 1,330      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,260      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 4,590      
Accumulated Depreciation (372)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Chicago Ridge Freight Terminal [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,789      
Building and improvements 6,187      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 268      
Carrying amount of land 1,789      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,455      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 8,244      
Accumulated Depreciation (547)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Des Plaines Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 2,158      
Building and improvements 12,232      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 6,616      
Carrying amount of land 2,159      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 18,847      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 21,006      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,958)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1995, 1996      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Elk Grove Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 22      
Land 30,882      
Building and improvements 80,898      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 48,660      
Carrying amount of land 30,882      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 129,558      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 160,440      
Accumulated Depreciation (48,229)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2006, 2009      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Elk Grove Du Page [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 21      
Land 14,830      
Building and improvements 64,408      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 6,936      
Carrying amount of land 14,830      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 71,344      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 86,174      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,880)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Elk Grove Village SG [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 9      
Land 9,580      
Building and improvements 18,750      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,354      
Carrying amount of land 9,580      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 20,104      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 29,684      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,588)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Elmhurst Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 713      
Building and improvements 4,043      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,204      
Carrying amount of land 713      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 5,247      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 5,960      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,170)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1997      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Executive Drive [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,371      
Building and improvements 6,430      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 249      
Carrying amount of land 1,371      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,679      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 8,050      
Accumulated Depreciation (627)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Glendale Heights Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 3,903      
Building and improvements 22,119      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 4,105      
Carrying amount of land 3,903      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 26,224      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 30,127      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,374)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1999      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Glenview Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 1,156      
Building and improvements 6,550      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,093      
Carrying amount of land 1,156      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,643      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 9,799      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,938)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1996, 1999      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Golf Distribution [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 5,372      
Building and improvements 16,619      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 85      
Carrying amount of land 5,372      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 16,704      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 22,076      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,078)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Hintz Building [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 354      
Building and improvements 1,970      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 72      
Carrying amount of land 354      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 2,042      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 2,396      
Accumulated Depreciation (205)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | I-294 Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,877      
Building and improvements 16,589      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2      
Carrying amount of land 3,877      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 16,591      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 20,468      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,172)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | I-55 Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 5,383      
Building and improvements 25,504      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 35,327      
Carrying amount of land 11,786      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 54,428      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 66,214      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,587)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2007      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Itasca Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 300      
Building and improvements 1,941      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 899      
Carrying amount of land 300      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 2,840      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 3,140      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,785)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1996      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Itasca Industrial Portfolio [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 5,942      
Building and improvements 13,574      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 262      
Carrying amount of land 5,942      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 13,836      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 19,778      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,532)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Kehoe Industrial [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,394      
Building and improvements 3,247      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 389      
Carrying amount of land 1,394      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,636      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 5,030      
Accumulated Depreciation (317)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Melrose Park Distribution Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,657      
Building and improvements 9,292      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 215      
Carrying amount of land 2,657      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 9,507      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 12,164      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,126)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Minooka Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 12,240      
Building and improvements 41,745      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 17,741      
Carrying amount of land 13,223      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 58,503      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 71,726      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,515)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005, 2008      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Mitchell Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,236      
Building and improvements 7,004      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,744      
Carrying amount of land 1,236      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 10,748      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 11,984      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,500)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1996      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | NDP - Chicago [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 461      
Building and improvements 1,362      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 11      
Carrying amount of land 461      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 1,373      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 1,834      
Accumulated Depreciation (131)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Nicholas Logistics Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,354      
Building and improvements 10,799      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 44      
Carrying amount of land 2,354      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 10,843      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 13,197      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,255)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Northbrook Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,056      
Building and improvements 8,227      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 405      
Carrying amount of land 2,056      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,632      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 10,688      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,022)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2007      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Northlake Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 372      
Building and improvements 2,105      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 775      
Carrying amount of land 372      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 2,880      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 3,252      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,908)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1996      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | OHare Industrial Portfolio [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 8      
Land 4,989      
Building and improvements 12,542      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 118      
Carrying amount of land 4,989      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 12,660      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 17,649      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,583)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Pleasant Prairie Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,314      
Building and improvements 7,450      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,540      
Carrying amount of land 1,315      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 9,989      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 11,304      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,501)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1999      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Poplar Gateway Truck Terminal [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,321      
Building and improvements 4,699      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 507      
Carrying amount of land 2,321      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 5,206      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 7,527      
Accumulated Depreciation (510)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Port OHare [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 4,819      
Building and improvements 5,547      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 61      
Carrying amount of land 4,819      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 5,608      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 10,427      
Accumulated Depreciation (695)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Remington Lakes Dist [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,382      
Building and improvements 11,657      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 569      
Carrying amount of land 2,382      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 12,226      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 14,608      
Accumulated Depreciation (980)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Rochelle Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 4,457      
Building and improvements 20,100      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 11,131      
Carrying amount of land 5,254      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 30,434      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 35,688      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,857)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2008      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Romeoville Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Land 23,325      
Building and improvements 94,197      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 7,494      
Carrying amount of land 23,325      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 101,691      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 125,016      
Accumulated Depreciation (27,673)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1999, 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | S.C. Johnson & Son [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,267      
Building and improvements 15,911      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,552      
Carrying amount of land 3,152      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 16,578      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 19,730      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,603)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2008      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Sivet Distribution [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,497      
Building and improvements 1,470      
Carrying amount of land 1,497      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 1,470      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 2,967      
Accumulated Depreciation (170)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Touhy Cargo Terminal [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,697      
Building and improvements 8,909      
Carrying amount of land 2,697      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,909      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 11,606      
Accumulated Depreciation (699)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Waukegan Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 4,368      
Building and improvements 17,632      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 976      
Carrying amount of land 4,368      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 18,608      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 22,976      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,517)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2007      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | West Chicago Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,125      
Building and improvements 12,499      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,579      
Carrying amount of land 3,125      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 15,078      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 18,203      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,849)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Windsor Court [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 635      
Building and improvements 3,493      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 182      
Carrying amount of land 635      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,675      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 4,310      
Accumulated Depreciation (389)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Wood Dale Industrial SG [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Land 4,343      
Building and improvements 10,174      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 418      
Carrying amount of land 4,343      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 10,592      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 14,935      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,083)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Woodale Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 263      
Building and improvements 1,490      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 541      
Carrying amount of land 263      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 2,031      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 2,294      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,242)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1997      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Woodridge Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 14      
Land 46,575      
Building and improvements 197,289      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 19,571      
Carrying amount of land 49,942      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 213,493      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 263,435      
Accumulated Depreciation (57,593)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005, 2007      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Chicago, Illinois [Member] | Yohan Industrial [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 4,219      
Building and improvements 12,306      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 883      
Carrying amount of land 4,219      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 13,189      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 17,408      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,217)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Cincinnati, Ohio [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 17      
Land 16,038      
Building and improvements 60,248      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 43,116      
Carrying amount of land 18,273      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 101,129      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 119,402      
Accumulated Depreciation (32,598)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Cincinnati, Ohio [Member] | Airpark Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 2,958      
Building and improvements 9,894      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 13,228      
Carrying amount of land 3,938      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 22,142      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 26,080      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,803)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1996, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Cincinnati, Ohio [Member] | Capital Distribution Center II [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Land 1,953      
Building and improvements 11,067      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 7,201      
Carrying amount of land 1,953      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 18,268      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 20,221      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,519)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1994      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Cincinnati, Ohio [Member] | Empire Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 529      
Building and improvements 2,995      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,882      
Carrying amount of land 529      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 5,877      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 6,406      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,954)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1995      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Cincinnati, Ohio [Member] | Fairfield Business Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 348      
Building and improvements 1,971      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 754      
Carrying amount of land 381      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 2,692      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 3,073      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,004)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2004      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Cincinnati, Ohio [Member] | Park I-275 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 7,109      
Building and improvements 26,097      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,858      
Carrying amount of land 7,109      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 28,955      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 36,064      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,867)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2008, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Cincinnati, Ohio [Member] | Sharonville Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 1,202      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 14,661      
Carrying amount of land 2,424      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 13,439      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 15,863      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,853)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1997      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Cincinnati, Ohio [Member] | West Chester Comm Park I [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 1,939      
Building and improvements 8,224      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,532      
Carrying amount of land 1,939      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 9,756      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 11,695      
Accumulated Depreciation (598)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Columbus Ohio [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 28      
Land 33,302      
Building and improvements 142,561      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 74,279      
Carrying amount of land 34,094      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 216,048      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 250,142      
Accumulated Depreciation (73,466)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Columbus Ohio [Member] | Alum Creek Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 917      
Building and improvements 4,584      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 260      
Carrying amount of land 917      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 4,844      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 5,761      
Accumulated Depreciation (415)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Columbus Ohio [Member] | Brookham Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 5,964      
Building and improvements 23,858      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 4,392      
Carrying amount of land 5,965      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 28,249      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 34,214      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,939)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Columbus Ohio [Member] | Canal Pointe Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,237      
Building and improvements 7,013      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,578      
Carrying amount of land 1,280      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,548      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 9,828      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,191)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1999      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Columbus Ohio [Member] | Capital Park South Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 7      
Land 8,484      
Building and improvements 30,385      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 27,588      
Carrying amount of land 8,876      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 57,581      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 66,457      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,155)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1996, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Columbus Ohio [Member] | Charter Street Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,245      
Building and improvements 7,055      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 889      
Carrying amount of land 1,245      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 7,944      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 9,189      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,809)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1999      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Columbus Ohio [Member] | Corporate Park West [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 361      
Building and improvements 2,265      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,368      
Carrying amount of land 361      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,633      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 3,994      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,300)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1996      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Columbus Ohio [Member] | Etna Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,669      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 19,964      
Carrying amount of land 1,669      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 19,964      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 21,633      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,244)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2007      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Columbus Ohio [Member] | Fisher Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,197      
Building and improvements 6,785      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 5,524      
Carrying amount of land 1,197      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 12,309      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 13,506      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,825)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1995      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Columbus Ohio [Member] | Foreign Trade Center I [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 3,619      
Building and improvements 21,279      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 6,038      
Carrying amount of land 3,975      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 26,961      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 30,936      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,698)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1999      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Columbus Ohio [Member] | International Street Comm Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 1,503      
Building and improvements 6,356      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 262      
Carrying amount of land 1,503      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,618      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 8,121      
Accumulated Depreciation (465)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Columbus Ohio [Member] | Lockbourne Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 540      
Building and improvements 3,030      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 351      
Carrying amount of land 540      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,381      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 3,921      
Accumulated Depreciation (346)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Columbus Ohio [Member] | Southpark Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 3,343      
Building and improvements 15,182      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,274      
Carrying amount of land 3,343      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 18,456      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 21,799      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,916)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1999, 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Columbus Ohio [Member] | Westbelt Business Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 1,777      
Building and improvements 7,168      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,863      
Carrying amount of land 1,777      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 9,031      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 10,808      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,211)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2006      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Columbus Ohio [Member] | Westpointe Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 1,446      
Building and improvements 7,601      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 928      
Carrying amount of land 1,446      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,529      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 9,975      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,952)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2007      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 108      
Land 123,557      
Building and improvements 484,926      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 145,085      
Carrying amount of land 123,942      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 629,626      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 753,568      
Accumulated Depreciation (168,732)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | Addison Technology Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 858      
Building and improvements 3,996      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 11      
Carrying amount of land 858      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 4,007      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 4,865      
Accumulated Depreciation (391)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | Arlington Corp Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,212      
Building and improvements 13,971      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 47      
Carrying amount of land 3,212      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 14,018      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 17,230      
Accumulated Depreciation (608)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | CenterPort Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,250      
Building and improvements 7,082      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,175      
Carrying amount of land 1,250      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,257      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 9,507      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,178)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1999      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | Dallas Corporate Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 11      
Land 6,449      
Building and improvements 5,441      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 33,879      
Carrying amount of land 6,645      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 39,124      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 45,769      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,121)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | Dallas Industrial [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 12      
Land 7,180      
Building and improvements 26,514      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,814      
Carrying amount of land 7,180      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 28,328      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 35,508      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,961)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | Flower Mound Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 5,157      
Building and improvements 20,991      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,446      
Carrying amount of land 5,157      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 23,437      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 28,594      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,279)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2007      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | Freeport Corp Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 8,947      
Building and improvements 38,219      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 506      
Carrying amount of land 8,947      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 38,725      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 47,672      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,728)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | Freeport Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 1,393      
Building and improvements 5,549      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 5,591      
Carrying amount of land 1,440      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 11,093      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 12,533      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,036)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1996, 1997, 1998      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | Great Southwest Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 32      
Land 41,069      
Building and improvements 178,346      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 29,727      
Carrying amount of land 41,069      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 208,073      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 249,142      
Accumulated Depreciation (67,485)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | Greater Dallas Industrial Port [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 3,525      
Building and improvements 16,375      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 405      
Carrying amount of land 3,525      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 16,780      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 20,305      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,757)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | Lancaster Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 7,610      
Building and improvements 14,362      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 37,778      
Carrying amount of land 7,265      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 52,485      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 59,750      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,035)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2007, 2008, 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | Lincoln Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 738      
Building and improvements 1,600      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 101      
Carrying amount of land 738      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 1,701      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 2,439      
Accumulated Depreciation (245)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | Lonestar Portfolio [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 4,736      
Building and improvements 13,035      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,112      
Carrying amount of land 4,736      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 14,147      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 18,883      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,656)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | Mesquite Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,692      
Building and improvements 15,473      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 20      
Carrying amount of land 3,692      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 15,493      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 19,185      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,056)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | Mesquite Dist III [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,800      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 8,864      
Carrying amount of land 2,800      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,864      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 11,664      
Accumulated Depreciation (154)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | Northgate Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 8      
Land 10,411      
Building and improvements 51,454      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 6,473      
Carrying amount of land 10,898      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 57,440      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 68,338      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,041)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1999, 2005, 2008, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | Pinnacle Park Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,657      
Building and improvements 6,940      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 128      
Carrying amount of land 1,657      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 7,068      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 8,725      
Accumulated Depreciation (474)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | Richardson Tech Center SGP [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 1,462      
Building and improvements 4,557      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 240      
Carrying amount of land 1,462      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 4,797      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 6,259      
Accumulated Depreciation (510)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | Royal Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 811      
Building and improvements 4,598      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,124      
Carrying amount of land 811      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 5,722      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 6,533      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,471)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2001      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | Stemmons Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 272      
Building and improvements 1,544      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 848      
Carrying amount of land 272      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 2,392      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 2,664      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,562)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1995      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | Stemmons Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 8      
Land 1,653      
Building and improvements 10,526      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 5,896      
Carrying amount of land 1,653      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 16,422      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 18,075      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,414)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | Trinity Mills Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 3,181      
Building and improvements 18,090      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 4,556      
Carrying amount of land 3,181      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 22,646      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 25,827      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,719)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1996, 1999, 2001      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | Valwood Business Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 2,842      
Building and improvements 11,715      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,110      
Carrying amount of land 2,842      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 12,825      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 15,667      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,928)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2001, 2006      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | Valwood Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 850      
Building and improvements 4,890      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 894      
Carrying amount of land 850      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 5,784      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 6,634      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,779)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1999      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | Valwood Industrial [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 1,802      
Building and improvements 9,658      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 340      
Carrying amount of land 1,802      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 9,998      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 11,800      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,144)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Denver, Colorado [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 23      
Land 40,209      
Building and improvements 166,097      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 21,068      
Carrying amount of land 40,256      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 187,118      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 227,374      
Accumulated Depreciation (57,897)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Denver, Colorado [Member] | Denver Business Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 3,497      
Building and improvements 14,938      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 481      
Carrying amount of land 3,497      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 15,419      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 18,916      
Accumulated Depreciation (918)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Denver, Colorado [Member] | Pagosa Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 398      
Building and improvements 2,322      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,458      
Carrying amount of land 398      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,780      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 4,178      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,660)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1993      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Denver, Colorado [Member] | Stapleton Business Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 12      
Land 34,634      
Building and improvements 139,257      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 8,344      
Carrying amount of land 34,635      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 147,600      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 182,235      
Accumulated Depreciation (41,672)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Denver, Colorado [Member] | Upland Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 385      
Building and improvements 4,421      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 4,861      
Carrying amount of land 398      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 9,269      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 9,667      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,934)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1994, 1995      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Denver, Colorado [Member] | Upland Distribution Center II [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 1,295      
Building and improvements 5,159      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 5,924      
Carrying amount of land 1,328      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 11,050      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 12,378      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,713)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1993      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | El Paso, Texas [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 12      
Land 12,004      
Building and improvements 46,018      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 31,756      
Carrying amount of land 13,333      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 76,445      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 89,778      
Accumulated Depreciation (20,383)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | El Paso, Texas [Member] | Billy the Kid Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 273      
Building and improvements 1,547      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,660      
Carrying amount of land 273      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,207      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 3,480      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,262)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1994      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | El Paso, Texas [Member] | Northwestern Corporate Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 7      
Land 6,104      
Building and improvements 21,838      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 22,361      
Carrying amount of land 7,043      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 43,260      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 50,303      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,021)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | El Paso, Texas [Member] | Vista Del Sol Ind Ctr III [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,040      
Building and improvements 8,840      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 54      
Carrying amount of land 2,040      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,894      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 10,934      
Accumulated Depreciation (389)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | El Paso, Texas [Member] | Vista Del Sol Industrial Center II [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 3,587      
Building and improvements 13,793      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 7,681      
Carrying amount of land 3,977      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 21,084      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 25,061      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,711)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1997, 1998, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 58      
Land 42,440      
Building and improvements 190,032      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 55,988      
Carrying amount of land 42,579      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 245,881      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 288,460      
Accumulated Depreciation (78,875)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Northpark Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 5,313      
Building and improvements 16,568      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 9,140      
Carrying amount of land 5,313      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 25,708      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 31,021      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,630)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2006, 2008, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Blalock Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 5,032      
Building and improvements 21,983      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,018      
Carrying amount of land 5,031      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 25,002      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 30,033      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,438)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2002, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Crosstimbers Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 359      
Building and improvements 2,035      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,222      
Carrying amount of land 359      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,257      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 3,616      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,203)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1994      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Jersey Village Corp Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 9,760      
Building and improvements 40,857      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 256      
Carrying amount of land 9,760      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 41,113      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 50,873      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,788)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Kempwood Business Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 1,746      
Building and improvements 9,894      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,416      
Carrying amount of land 1,746      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 13,310      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 15,056      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,187)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2001      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Perimeter Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 813      
Building and improvements 4,604      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,577      
Carrying amount of land 813      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,181      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 6,994      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,336)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1999      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Pine Forest Business Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 9      
Land 2,665      
Building and improvements 14,132      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 7,510      
Carrying amount of land 2,665      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 21,642      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 24,307      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,901)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1993, 1995      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Pine North Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 847      
Building and improvements 4,800      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,157      
Carrying amount of land 847      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 5,957      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 6,804      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,132)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1999      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Pinemont Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 642      
Building and improvements 3,636      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 958      
Carrying amount of land 642      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 4,594      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 5,236      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,408)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1999      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Post Oak Business Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 11      
Land 2,334      
Building and improvements 11,655      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 9,185      
Carrying amount of land 2,334      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 20,840      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 23,174      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,197)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1993, 1994, 1996      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Post Oak Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Land 1,522      
Building and improvements 8,758      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 5,644      
Carrying amount of land 1,522      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 14,402      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 15,924      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,153)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1993, 1994      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | South Loop Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 418      
Building and improvements 1,943      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,934      
Carrying amount of land 418      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,877      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 4,295      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,512)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1994      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Southland Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 2,505      
Building and improvements 12,437      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,013      
Carrying amount of land 2,505      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 14,450      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 16,955      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,692)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2002, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | West by Northwest Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Land 4,510      
Building and improvements 19,142      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,386      
Carrying amount of land 4,650      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 22,388      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 27,038      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,231)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1993, 1994, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | White Street Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 469      
Building and improvements 2,656      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,147      
Carrying amount of land 469      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 4,803      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 5,272      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,059)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1995      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Wingfoot Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 1,976      
Building and improvements 8,606      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,387      
Carrying amount of land 1,976      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 11,993      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 13,969      
Accumulated Depreciation (752)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012, 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | World Houston Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,529      
Building and improvements 6,326      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 38      
Carrying amount of land 1,529      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,364      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 7,893      
Accumulated Depreciation (256)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Indianapolis, Indiana [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 22      
Land 12,124      
Building and improvements 46,666      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 33,007      
Carrying amount of land 12,197      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 79,600      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 91,797      
Accumulated Depreciation (27,818)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Indianapolis, Indiana [Member] | Eastside Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 228      
Building and improvements 1,187      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,021      
Carrying amount of land 299      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,137      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 3,436      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,630)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1995      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Indianapolis, Indiana [Member] | North by Northeast Corporate Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,058      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 9,028      
Carrying amount of land 1,059      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 9,027      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 10,086      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,263)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1995      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Indianapolis, Indiana [Member] | Park 100 Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 17      
Land 10,410      
Building and improvements 43,048      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 19,055      
Carrying amount of land 10,410      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 62,103      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 72,513      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,372)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1995, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Indianapolis, Indiana [Member] | Shadeland Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 428      
Building and improvements 2,431      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,903      
Carrying amount of land 429      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 5,333      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 5,762      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,553)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1995      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Las Vegas, Nevada [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 15      
Land 24,992      
Building and improvements 112,795      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 14,488      
Carrying amount of land 25,090      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 127,185      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 152,275      
Accumulated Depreciation (20,975)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Las Vegas, Nevada [Member] | Black Mountain Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 1,108      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 7,765      
Carrying amount of land 1,206      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 7,667      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 8,873      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,747)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1997      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Las Vegas, Nevada [Member] | Cameron Business Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,634      
Building and improvements 9,255      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,178      
Carrying amount of land 1,634      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 10,433      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 12,067      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,913)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1999      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Las Vegas, Nevada [Member] | Sunrise Ind Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 8      
Land 19,782      
Building and improvements 89,555      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 898      
Carrying amount of land 19,782      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 90,453      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 110,235      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,729)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011, 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Las Vegas, Nevada [Member] | West One Business Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 2,468      
Building and improvements 13,985      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 4,647      
Carrying amount of land 2,468      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 18,632      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 21,100      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,586)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1996      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Louisville, Kentucky [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 8      
Land 23,519      
Building and improvements 89,174      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 30,991      
Carrying amount of land 23,825      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 119,859      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 143,684      
Accumulated Depreciation (24,044)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Louisville, Kentucky [Member] | Cedar Grove Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 9,611      
Building and improvements 45,964      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,274      
Carrying amount of land 9,610      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 49,239      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 58,849      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,438)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005, 2008, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Louisville, Kentucky [Member] | Commerce Crossings Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,912      
Building and improvements 7,649      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 137      
Carrying amount of land 1,912      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 7,786      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 9,698      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,179)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Louisville, Kentucky [Member] | I-65 Meyer Dist. Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 7,770      
Building and improvements 15,282      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 24,432      
Carrying amount of land 8,077      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 39,407      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 47,484      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,067)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2006, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Louisville, Kentucky [Member] | New Cut Road Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,711      
Building and improvements 11,694      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 484      
Carrying amount of land 2,711      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 12,178      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 14,889      
Accumulated Depreciation (869)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Louisville, Kentucky [Member] | Riverport Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,515      
Building and improvements 8,585      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,664      
Carrying amount of land 1,515      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 11,249      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 12,764      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,491)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1999      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Memphis, Tennessee [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 12      
Land 25,919      
Building and improvements 102,333      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 28,707      
Carrying amount of land 25,803      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 131,156      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 156,959      
Accumulated Depreciation (21,540)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Memphis, Tennessee [Member] | Delp Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 1,068      
Building and improvements 10,546      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 373      
Carrying amount of land 1,068      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 10,919      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 11,987      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,767)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1995      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Memphis, Tennessee [Member] | DeSoto Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 4,761      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 27,060      
Carrying amount of land 4,761      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 27,060      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 31,821      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,775)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2007      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Memphis, Tennessee [Member] | Memphis Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 9,506      
Building and improvements 42,731      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 978      
Carrying amount of land 9,390      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 43,825      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 53,215      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,454)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2002, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Memphis, Tennessee [Member] | Memphis Ind Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 3,252      
Building and improvements 14,448      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 137      
Carrying amount of land 3,252      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 14,585      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 17,837      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,095)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Memphis, Tennessee [Member] | Olive Branch Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 6,719      
Building and improvements 31,134      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 187      
Carrying amount of land 6,719      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 31,321      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 38,040      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,497)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Memphis, Tennessee [Member] | Willow Lake Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 613      
Building and improvements 3,474      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition (28)      
Carrying amount of land 613      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,446      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 4,059      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,952)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1999      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Nashville Tennessee [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 29      
Land 27,203      
Building and improvements 120,241      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 23,331      
Carrying amount of land 27,717      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 143,058      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 170,775      
Accumulated Depreciation (32,149)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Nashville Tennessee [Member] | Southpark Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 11,834      
Building and improvements 47,336      
Carrying amount of land 11,834      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 47,336      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 59,170      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Nashville Tennessee [Member] | CentrePointe Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 3,760      
Building and improvements 15,042      
Carrying amount of land 3,760      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 15,042      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 18,802      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Nashville Tennessee [Member] | Elam Farms Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,097      
Building and improvements 8,386      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 353      
Carrying amount of land 2,097      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,739      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 10,836      
Accumulated Depreciation (153)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Nashville Tennessee [Member] | I-40 Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 3,075      
Building and improvements 15,333      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,500      
Carrying amount of land 3,075      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 18,833      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 21,908      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,288)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1995, 1996, 1999, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Nashville Tennessee [Member] | Interchange City Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 2,938      
Building and improvements 14,314      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 5,889      
Carrying amount of land 3,452      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 19,689      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 23,141      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,806)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1998, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Nashville Tennessee [Member] | Space Park South Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 15      
Land 3,499      
Building and improvements 19,830      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 13,589      
Carrying amount of land 3,499      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 33,419      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 36,918      
Accumulated Depreciation (21,902)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1994      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 82      
Land 204,186      
Building and improvements 728,959      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 118,828      
Carrying amount of land 204,197      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 847,776      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 1,051,973      
Accumulated Depreciation (157,158)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Brunswick Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 870      
Building and improvements 4,928      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,802      
Carrying amount of land 870      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 7,730      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 8,600      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,764)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1997      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Centerpoint [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,839      
Building and improvements 12,490      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 194      
Carrying amount of land 2,839      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 12,684      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 15,523      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,069)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Chester Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 548      
Building and improvements 5,319      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 300      
Carrying amount of land 548      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 5,619      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 6,167      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,974)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2002      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Clifton Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 8,064      
Building and improvements 12,096      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 982      
Carrying amount of land 8,064      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 13,078      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 21,142      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,518)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2010      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Cranbury Bus Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Land 18,180      
Building and improvements 53,248      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,498      
Carrying amount of land 18,180      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 54,746      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 72,926      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,803)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Dellamor [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 7      
Land 6,710      
Building and improvements 35,478      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 920      
Carrying amount of land 6,710      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 36,398      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 43,108      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,185)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Docks Cornor SG (Phase II) [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 16,232      
Building and improvements 19,264      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 4,527      
Carrying amount of land 16,232      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 23,791      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 40,023      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,837)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Exit 10 Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 7      
Land 24,152      
Building and improvements 130,270      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 5,054      
Carrying amount of land 24,152      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 135,324      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 159,476      
Accumulated Depreciation (37,077)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005, 2010      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Exit 8A Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 7,531      
Building and improvements 44,103      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 412      
Carrying amount of land 7,531      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 44,515      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 52,046      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,335)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Franklin Comm Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 9,304      
Building and improvements 23,768      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 81      
Carrying amount of land 9,304      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 23,849      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 33,153      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,904)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Highway 17 55 Madis [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,937      
Building and improvements 13,477      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 22      
Carrying amount of land 2,937      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 13,499      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 16,436      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,519)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Kilmer Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 2,526      
Building and improvements 14,313      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,622      
Carrying amount of land 2,526      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 17,935      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 20,461      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,885)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1996      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Liberty Log Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,273      
Building and improvements 24,029      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 60      
Carrying amount of land 3,273      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 24,089      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 27,362      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,748)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Linden Industrial [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,321      
Building and improvements 7,523      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 355      
Carrying amount of land 1,321      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 7,878      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 9,199      
Accumulated Depreciation (760)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Mahwah Corporate Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 12,695      
Building and improvements 27,342      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 81      
Carrying amount of land 12,695      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 27,423      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 40,118      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,738)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Meadow Lane [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,036      
Building and improvements 6,388      
Carrying amount of land 1,036      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,388      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 7,424      
Accumulated Depreciation (704)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Meadowland Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 10,271      
Building and improvements 57,480      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 4,113      
Carrying amount of land 10,271      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 61,593      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 71,864      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,143)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Meadowland Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 7      
Land 4,190      
Building and improvements 13,469      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 17,202      
Carrying amount of land 4,190      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 30,671      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 34,861      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,850)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1996, 1998      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Meadowlands ALF II [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 3,972      
Building and improvements 18,895      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,584      
Carrying amount of land 3,972      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 20,479      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 24,451      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,863)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Meadowlands Cross Dock [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,607      
Building and improvements 5,049      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 659      
Carrying amount of land 1,607      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 5,708      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 7,315      
Accumulated Depreciation (591)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Meadowlands Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 8      
Land 6,898      
Building and improvements 41,471      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,300      
Carrying amount of land 6,898      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 42,771      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 49,669      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,624)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Mooncreek Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,319      
Building and improvements 13,422      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 15      
Carrying amount of land 3,319      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 13,437      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 16,756      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,606)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Murray Hill Parkway [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 2,907      
Building and improvements 12,040      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 84      
Carrying amount of land 2,907      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 12,124      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 15,031      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,209)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Newark Airport I and II [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 2,757      
Building and improvements 8,749      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 84      
Carrying amount of land 2,757      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,833      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 11,590      
Accumulated Depreciation (831)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Orchard Hill [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 678      
Building and improvements 3,756      
Carrying amount of land 678      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,756      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 4,434      
Accumulated Depreciation (444)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Pennsauken Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 192      
Building and improvements 959      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 509      
Carrying amount of land 203      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 1,457      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 1,660      
Accumulated Depreciation (764)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1999      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Porete Avenue Warehouse [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 5,386      
Building and improvements 21,869      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 393      
Carrying amount of land 5,386      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 22,262      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 27,648      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,878)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Port Reading Business Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,370      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 24,669      
Carrying amount of land 3,370      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 24,669      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 28,039      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,871)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Portview Commerce Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 9,577      
Building and improvements 21,581      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 19,080      
Carrying amount of land 9,577      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 40,661      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 50,238      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,208)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Rancocas Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 4,103      
Building and improvements 17,291      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 99      
Carrying amount of land 4,103      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 17,390      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 21,493      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,195)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Secaucus Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 9,603      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 26,882      
Carrying amount of land 9,603      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 26,882      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 36,485      
Accumulated Depreciation (591)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Skyland Crossdock [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Building and improvements 9,831      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,219      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 11,050      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 11,050      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,144)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | South Jersey Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 6,912      
Building and improvements 17,437      
Carrying amount of land 6,912      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 17,437      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 24,349      
Accumulated Depreciation (251)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Teterboro Meadowlands 15 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 5,837      
Building and improvements 23,214      
Carrying amount of land 5,837      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 23,214      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 29,051      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,219)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey/New York City [Member] | Two South Middlesex [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 4,389      
Building and improvements 8,410      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 26      
Carrying amount of land 4,389      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,436      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 12,825      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,056)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | On Tarmac [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 28      
Building and improvements 269,952      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 4,904      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 274,856      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 274,856      
Accumulated Depreciation (64,355)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | On Tarmac [Member] | BWI Cargo Center E [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Building and improvements 10,725      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 108      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 10,833      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 10,833      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,308)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | On Tarmac [Member] | DAY Cargo Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Building and improvements 4,749      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 531      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 5,280      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 5,280      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,031)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | On Tarmac [Member] | DFW Cargo Center 1 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Building and improvements 35,117      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 754      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 35,871      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 35,871      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,625)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | On Tarmac [Member] | DFW Cargo Center 2 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Building and improvements 27,916      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 173      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 28,089      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 28,089      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,762)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | On Tarmac [Member] | DFW Cargo Center East [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Building and improvements 19,730      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 183      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 19,913      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 19,913      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,202)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | On Tarmac [Member] | IAD Cargo Center 5 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Building and improvements 43,060      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 64      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 43,124      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 43,124      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,206)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | On Tarmac [Member] | IAH Cargo Center 1 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Building and improvements 13,267      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 252      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 13,519      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 13,519      
Accumulated Depreciation (461)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | On Tarmac [Member] | Jax Cargo Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Building and improvements 2,892      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 115      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,007      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 3,007      
Accumulated Depreciation (643)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | On Tarmac [Member] | JFK Cargo Center 75_77 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Building and improvements 35,916      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,399      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 38,315      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 38,315      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,914)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | On Tarmac [Member] | LAX Cargo Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Building and improvements 19,217      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 62      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 19,279      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 19,279      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,448)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | On Tarmac [Member] | MCI Cargo Center 1 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Building and improvements 2,781      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 11      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 2,792      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 2,792      
Accumulated Depreciation (935)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | On Tarmac [Member] | MCI Cargo Center 2 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Building and improvements 11,630      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 11,630      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 11,630      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,843)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | On Tarmac [Member] | PDX Cargo Center Airtrans [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Building and improvements 13,697      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 131      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 13,828      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 13,828      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,958)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | On Tarmac [Member] | PHL Cargo Center C2 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Building and improvements 11,966      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 26      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 11,992      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 11,992      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,119)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | On Tarmac [Member] | RNO Cargo Center 10_11 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Building and improvements 4,265      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 60      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 4,325      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 4,325      
Accumulated Depreciation (757)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | On Tarmac [Member] | SEA Cargo Center North [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Building and improvements 10,279      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 25      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 10,304      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 10,304      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,088)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | On Tarmac [Member] | SEA Cargo Center South [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Building and improvements 2,745      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 10      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 2,755      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 2,755      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,055)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Orlando Florida [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 25      
Land 38,364      
Building and improvements 129,743      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 16,342      
Carrying amount of land 38,364      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 146,085      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 184,449      
Accumulated Depreciation (27,341)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Orlando Florida [Member] | Beltway Commerce Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 17,082      
Building and improvements 25,526      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 5,428      
Carrying amount of land 17,082      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 30,954      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 48,036      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,476)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2008      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Orlando Florida [Member] | Chancellor Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 380      
Building and improvements 2,157      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,264      
Carrying amount of land 380      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 4,421      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 4,801      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,704)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1994      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Orlando Florida [Member] | Chancellor Square [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 2,087      
Building and improvements 9,708      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,668      
Carrying amount of land 2,087      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 11,376      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 13,463      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,034)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Orlando Florida [Member] | Consulate Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 4,148      
Building and improvements 23,617      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,021      
Carrying amount of land 4,148      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 25,638      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 29,786      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,668)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1999      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Orlando Florida [Member] | Davenport Dist Ctr [[Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 934      
Building and improvements 3,991      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 91      
Carrying amount of land 934      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 4,082      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 5,016      
Accumulated Depreciation (282)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Orlando Florida [Member] | Jacksonville Dist Ctr [[Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,786      
Building and improvements 8,041      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 192      
Carrying amount of land 1,786      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,233      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 10,019      
Accumulated Depreciation (843)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Orlando Florida [Member] | Orlando Central Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,398      
Building and improvements 5,977      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 39      
Carrying amount of land 1,398      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,016      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 7,414      
Accumulated Depreciation (495)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Orlando Florida [Member] | Presidents Drive [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 6      
Land 6,845      
Building and improvements 31,180      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,891      
Carrying amount of land 6,845      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 33,071      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 39,916      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,542)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Orlando Florida [Member] | Sand Lake Service Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 6      
Land 3,704      
Building and improvements 19,546      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,748      
Carrying amount of land 3,704      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 22,294      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 25,998      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,297)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Phoenix, Arizona [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 16      
Land 17,035      
Building and improvements 72,081      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 15,301      
Carrying amount of land 17,096      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 87,321      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 104,417      
Accumulated Depreciation (30,117)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Phoenix, Arizona [Member] | 24th Street Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 503      
Building and improvements 2,852      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,774      
Carrying amount of land 561      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 4,568      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 5,129      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,295)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1994      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Phoenix, Arizona [Member] | Alameda Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 3,872      
Building and improvements 14,358      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,375      
Carrying amount of land 3,872      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 16,733      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 20,605      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,911)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Phoenix, Arizona [Member] | Hohokam 10 Business Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,317      
Building and improvements 7,468      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,307      
Carrying amount of land 1,318      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,774      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 10,092      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,200)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1999      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Phoenix, Arizona [Member] | Kyrene Commons Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 1,093      
Building and improvements 5,475      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,429      
Carrying amount of land 1,093      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 7,904      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 8,997      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,590)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1992, 1998, 1999      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Phoenix, Arizona [Member] | Papago Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 4,828      
Building and improvements 20,017      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 4,634      
Carrying amount of land 4,829      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 24,650      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 29,479      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,426)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1994, 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Phoenix, Arizona [Member] | Phoenix Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,441      
Building and improvements 5,578      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 205      
Carrying amount of land 1,441      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 5,783      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 7,224      
Accumulated Depreciation (298)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Phoenix, Arizona [Member] | Riverside Dist Ctr (PHX) [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,783      
Building and improvements 7,130      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 911      
Carrying amount of land 1,783      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,041      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 9,824      
Accumulated Depreciation (578)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Phoenix, Arizona [Member] | University Dr Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 683      
Building and improvements 2,735      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 234      
Carrying amount of land 683      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 2,969      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 3,652      
Accumulated Depreciation (880)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Phoenix, Arizona [Member] | Watkins Street Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 242      
Building and improvements 1,375      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 530      
Carrying amount of land 243      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 1,904      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 2,147      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,262)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1995      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Phoenix, Arizona [Member] | Wilson Drive Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,273      
Building and improvements 5,093      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 902      
Carrying amount of land 1,273      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 5,995      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 7,268      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,677)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Portland Oregon [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 6      
Land 11,682      
Building and improvements 30,230      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 9,553      
Carrying amount of land 11,757      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 39,708      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 51,465      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,182)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Portland Oregon [Member] | Clackamas Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,540      
Building and improvements 6,420      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 37      
Carrying amount of land 1,540      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,457      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 7,997      
Accumulated Depreciation (436)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Portland Oregon [Member] | PDX Corporate Center North Phase II [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 5,051      
Building and improvements 9,895      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,761      
Carrying amount of land 5,051      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 11,656      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 16,707      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,753)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2008      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Portland Oregon [Member] | Southshore Corporate Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,521      
Building and improvements 13,915      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition (279)      
Carrying amount of land 3,578      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 13,579      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 17,157      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,376)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2006      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Portland Oregon [Member] | Wilsonville Corporate Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 1,570      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 8,034      
Carrying amount of land 1,588      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,016      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 9,604      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,617)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1995      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Reno, Nevada [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 13      
Land 18,232      
Building and improvements 73,867      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 41,722      
Carrying amount of land 19,707      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 114,114      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 133,821      
Accumulated Depreciation (32,719)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Reno, Nevada [Member] | Damonte Ranch Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 7,056      
Building and improvements 29,742      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 514      
Carrying amount of land 7,056      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 30,256      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 37,312      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,077)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Reno, Nevada [Member] | Golden Valley Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 940      
Building and improvements 13,686      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,167      
Carrying amount of land 2,415      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 14,378      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 16,793      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,051)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Reno, Nevada [Member] | Meredith Kleppe Business Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 526      
Building and improvements 753      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,646      
Carrying amount of land 526      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 4,399      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 4,925      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,969)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1993      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Reno, Nevada [Member] | Packer Way Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 506      
Building and improvements 2,879      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,710      
Carrying amount of land 506      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 4,589      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 5,095      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,321)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1993      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Reno, Nevada [Member] | Tahoe- Reno Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,281      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 23,732      
Carrying amount of land 3,281      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 23,732      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 27,013      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,120)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2007      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Reno, Nevada [Member] | Vista Industrial Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 6      
Land 5,923      
Building and improvements 26,807      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 9,953      
Carrying amount of land 5,923      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 36,760      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 42,683      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,181)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1994, 2001      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Salt Lake City, Utah [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,549      
Building and improvements 6,549      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 70      
Carrying amount of land 1,549      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,619      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 8,168      
Accumulated Depreciation (464)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Salt Lake City, Utah [Member] | Crossroads Corp Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,549      
Building and improvements 6,549      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 70      
Carrying amount of land 1,549      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,619      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 8,168      
Accumulated Depreciation (464)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Antonio, Texas [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 29      
Land 26,739      
Building and improvements 108,646      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 27,964      
Carrying amount of land 26,744      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 136,605      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 163,349      
Accumulated Depreciation (35,255)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Antonio, Texas [Member] | Director Drive Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 1,271      
Building and improvements 5,455      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 141      
Carrying amount of land 1,271      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 5,596      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 6,867      
Accumulated Depreciation (465)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Antonio, Texas [Member] | Eisenhauer Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 3,693      
Building and improvements 15,848      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 351      
Carrying amount of land 3,693      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 16,199      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 19,892      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,150)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Antonio, Texas [Member] | Interchange East Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,496      
Building and improvements 6,535      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 221      
Carrying amount of land 1,496      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,756      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 8,252      
Accumulated Depreciation (711)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Antonio, Texas [Member] | Macro Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 1,705      
Building and improvements 9,024      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,034      
Carrying amount of land 1,705      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 12,058      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 13,763      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,126)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2002      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Antonio, Texas [Member] | Perrin Creek Corporate Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 5,454      
Building and improvements 22,689      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 86      
Carrying amount of land 5,454      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 22,775      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 28,229      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,530)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Antonio, Texas [Member] | Rittiman East Industrial Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 4,848      
Building and improvements 19,223      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,722      
Carrying amount of land 4,848      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 21,945      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 26,793      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,240)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2006      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Antonio, Texas [Member] | Rittiman West Industrial Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 1,230      
Building and improvements 4,950      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,049      
Carrying amount of land 1,230      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 5,999      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 7,229      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,640)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2006      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Antonio, Texas [Member] | San Antonio Distribution Center I [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 6      
Land 1,203      
Building and improvements 4,648      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 7,194      
Carrying amount of land 1,203      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 11,842      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 13,045      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,365)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1993      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Antonio, Texas [Member] | San Antonio Distribution Center II [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 885      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 7,508      
Carrying amount of land 885      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 7,508      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 8,393      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,048)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1994      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Antonio, Texas [Member] | San Antonio Distribution Center III [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 1,408      
Building and improvements 7,531      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 187      
Carrying amount of land 1,412      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 7,714      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 9,126      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,554)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1996, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Antonio, Texas [Member] | Tri- County Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 3,183      
Building and improvements 12,743      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 627      
Carrying amount of land 3,184      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 13,369      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 16,553      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,845)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2007      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Antonio, Texas [Member] | Valley Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 363      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 4,844      
Carrying amount of land 363      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 4,844      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 5,207      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,581)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1997      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 196      
Land 324,609      
Building and improvements 1,138,011      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 131,227      
Carrying amount of land 324,869      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 1,268,978      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 1,593,847      
Accumulated Depreciation (304,170)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Acer Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,368      
Building and improvements 15,139      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 209      
Carrying amount of land 3,368      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 15,348      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 18,716      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,740)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Alvarado Business Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 10      
Land 20,739      
Building and improvements 62,595      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 5,634      
Carrying amount of land 20,739      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 68,229      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 88,968      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,250)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Arques Business Pk [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 4,895      
Building and improvements 12,848      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,661      
Carrying amount of land 4,895      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 14,509      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 19,404      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,345)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Bayshore Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 6,450      
Building and improvements 15,049      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,447      
Carrying amount of land 6,450      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 17,496      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 23,946      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,825)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Bayside Corporate Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 7      
Land 4,365      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 20,532      
Carrying amount of land 4,365      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 20,532      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 24,897      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,414)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1995, 1996      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Bayside Plaza I [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 12      
Land 5,212      
Building and improvements 18,008      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 7,593      
Carrying amount of land 5,216      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 25,597      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 30,813      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,486)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1993      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Bayside Plaza II [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 634      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,459      
Carrying amount of land 634      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,459      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 4,093      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,327)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1994      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Brennan Distribution [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,912      
Building and improvements 7,553      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 58      
Carrying amount of land 1,912      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 7,611      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 9,523      
Accumulated Depreciation (859)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Component Drive Ind Port [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 2,829      
Building and improvements 13,532      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 533      
Carrying amount of land 2,829      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 14,065      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 16,894      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,547)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Cypress [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,065      
Building and improvements 5,103      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 46      
Carrying amount of land 1,065      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 5,149      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 6,214      
Accumulated Depreciation (563)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Dado Distribution [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,194      
Building and improvements 11,079      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 257      
Carrying amount of land 2,194      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 11,336      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 13,530      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,333)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Doolittle Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,843      
Building and improvements 18,849      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 712      
Carrying amount of land 2,843      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 19,561      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 22,404      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,830)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Dowe Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 5,884      
Building and improvements 20,400      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 727      
Carrying amount of land 5,884      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 21,127      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 27,011      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,377)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Dublin Ind Portfolio [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,241      
Building and improvements 15,951      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 993      
Carrying amount of land 3,241      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 16,944      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 20,185      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,570)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | East Bay Doolittle [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 4,015      
Building and improvements 15,988      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,113      
Carrying amount of land 4,015      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 17,101      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 21,116      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,956)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | East Grand Airfreight [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 3,977      
Building and improvements 11,730      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 144      
Carrying amount of land 3,977      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 11,874      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 15,851      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,086)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Edgewater Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 6,630      
Building and improvements 31,153      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,745      
Carrying amount of land 6,630      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 32,898      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 39,528      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,612)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Eigenbrodt Way Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 393      
Building and improvements 2,228      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 628      
Carrying amount of land 393      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 2,856      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 3,249      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,930)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1993      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Gateway Corporate Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 10      
Land 6,736      
Building and improvements 24,747      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 9,783      
Carrying amount of land 6,744      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 34,522      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 41,266      
Accumulated Depreciation (22,190)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1993      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Hayward Commerce Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 1,933      
Building and improvements 10,955      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,625      
Carrying amount of land 1,933      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 14,580      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 16,513      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,568)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1993      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Hayward Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 831      
Building and improvements 5,510      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,117      
Carrying amount of land 1,038      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,420      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 9,458      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,090)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1993      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Hayward Ind-Hathaway [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 6,177      
Building and improvements 8,271      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 29      
Carrying amount of land 6,177      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,300      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 14,477      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,336)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Hayward Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 13      
Land 4,481      
Building and improvements 25,393      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 8,499      
Carrying amount of land 4,481      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 33,892      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 38,373      
Accumulated Depreciation (22,621)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1993      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Junction Industrial Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 7,658      
Building and improvements 39,106      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,098      
Carrying amount of land 7,658      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 40,204      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 47,862      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,714)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Lakeside BC [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 7,280      
Building and improvements 21,116      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,039      
Carrying amount of land 7,280      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 22,155      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 29,435      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,706)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Laurelwood Drive [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 3,941      
Building and improvements 13,161      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 255      
Carrying amount of land 3,941      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 13,416      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 17,357      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,217)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Lawrence SSF [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,189      
Building and improvements 7,498      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 91      
Carrying amount of land 2,189      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 7,589      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 9,778      
Accumulated Depreciation (809)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Livermore Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 8,992      
Building and improvements 26,976      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,236      
Carrying amount of land 8,992      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 29,212      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 38,204      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,638)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Manzanita R and D [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,420      
Building and improvements 3,454      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 399      
Carrying amount of land 1,420      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,853      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 5,273      
Accumulated Depreciation (335)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Martin-Scott Ind Port [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 3,546      
Building and improvements 9,717      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 303      
Carrying amount of land 3,546      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 10,020      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 13,566      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,110)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Moffett Distribution [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 7      
Land 16,889      
Building and improvements 30,590      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 386      
Carrying amount of land 16,889      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 30,976      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 47,865      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,030)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Moffett Park - Bordeaux R and D [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 6,663      
Building and improvements 19,552      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 223      
Carrying amount of land 6,663      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 19,775      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 26,438      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,096)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Oakland Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 8,234      
Building and improvements 24,704      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,539      
Carrying amount of land 8,235      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 27,242      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 35,477      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,612)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Overlook Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,573      
Building and improvements 8,915      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 575      
Carrying amount of land 1,573      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 9,490      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 11,063      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,497)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1999      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Pacific Business Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 6,075      
Building and improvements 26,260      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,439      
Carrying amount of land 6,075      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 29,699      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 35,774      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,685)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Pacific Commons Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Land 25,784      
Building and improvements 77,594      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,160      
Carrying amount of land 25,805      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 79,733      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 105,538      
Accumulated Depreciation (22,450)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Pacific Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 6      
Land 21,675      
Building and improvements 65,083      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,423      
Carrying amount of land 21,675      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 68,506      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 90,181      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,362)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | San Leandro Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 1,387      
Building and improvements 7,862      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,779      
Carrying amount of land 1,387      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 10,641      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 12,028      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,132)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1993      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Shoreline Business Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 8      
Land 4,328      
Building and improvements 16,101      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 5,454      
Carrying amount of land 4,328      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 21,555      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 25,883      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,136)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1993      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Silicon Valley R and D [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 6,059      
Building and improvements 21,762      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 981      
Carrying amount of land 6,059      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 22,743      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 28,802      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,327)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | South Bay Brokaw [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 4,014      
Building and improvements 23,296      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 690      
Carrying amount of land 4,014      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 23,986      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 28,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,266)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | South Bay Junction [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 3,662      
Building and improvements 21,120      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 672      
Carrying amount of land 3,662      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 21,792      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 25,454      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,049)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | South Bay Lundy [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 6,500      
Building and improvements 33,642      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,145      
Carrying amount of land 6,500      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 35,787      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 42,287      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,330)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Spinnaker Business Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 12      
Land 7,043      
Building and improvements 25,220      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 11,103      
Carrying amount of land 7,043      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 36,323      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 43,366      
Accumulated Depreciation (22,216)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1993      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Thornton Business Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 2,047      
Building and improvements 11,706      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,939      
Carrying amount of land 2,066      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 15,626      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 17,692      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,626)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1993      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | TriPoint Bus Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 9,057      
Building and improvements 23,727      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,083      
Carrying amount of land 9,057      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 26,810      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 35,867      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,298)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Utah Airfreight [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 10,657      
Building and improvements 42,842      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 856      
Carrying amount of land 10,657      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 43,698      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 54,355      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,060)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Wiegman Road [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,285      
Building and improvements 12,531      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 294      
Carrying amount of land 2,285      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 12,825      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 15,110      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,019)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Willow Park Ind - Ph 1 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 7      
Land 6,628      
Building and improvements 18,118      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 436      
Carrying amount of land 6,628      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 18,554      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 25,182      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,319)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Willow Park Ind - Ph 2 and 3 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 15,086      
Building and improvements 27,044      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,329      
Carrying amount of land 15,086      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 28,373      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 43,459      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,233)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Willow Park Ind - Ph 4 5 7 8 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 8      
Land 12,131      
Building and improvements 65,486      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,535      
Carrying amount of land 12,131      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 68,021      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 80,152      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,707)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Willow Park Ind - Ph 6 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 3,696      
Building and improvements 20,929      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,074      
Carrying amount of land 3,696      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 23,003      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 26,699      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,503)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Yosemite Drive [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,439      
Building and improvements 12,068      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 271      
Carrying amount of land 2,439      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 12,339      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 14,778      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,119)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | San Francisco bay Area, California [Member] | Zanker-Charcot Industrial [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Land 4,867      
Building and improvements 28,750      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 876      
Carrying amount of land 4,867      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 29,626      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 34,493      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,714)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Savannah, Georgia [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,161      
Building and improvements 14,680      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 532      
Carrying amount of land 2,161      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 15,212      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 17,373      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,201)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Savannah, Georgia [Member] | Morgan Bus Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,161      
Building and improvements 14,680      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 532      
Carrying amount of land 2,161      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 15,212      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 17,373      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,201)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Seattle, Washington [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 26      
Land 70,201      
Building and improvements 240,145      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 9,397      
Carrying amount of land 70,623      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 249,120      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 319,743      
Accumulated Depreciation (24,255)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Seattle, Washington [Member] | East Valley Warehouse [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 10,472      
Building and improvements 57,825      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 792      
Carrying amount of land 10,472      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 58,617      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 69,089      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,807)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Seattle, Washington [Member] | Harvest Business Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 3,541      
Building and improvements 18,827      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 650      
Carrying amount of land 3,541      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 19,477      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 23,018      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,744)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Seattle, Washington [Member] | Kent Centre Corporate Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 5,397      
Building and improvements 21,599      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 552      
Carrying amount of land 5,397      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 22,151      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 27,548      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,030)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Seattle, Washington [Member] | Kingsport Industrial Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 7      
Land 16,605      
Building and improvements 48,942      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,941      
Carrying amount of land 16,800      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 50,688      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 67,488      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,109)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Seattle, Washington [Member] | Northwest Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 5,114      
Building and improvements 24,090      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,090      
Carrying amount of land 5,114      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 25,180      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 30,294      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,278)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Seattle, Washington [Member] | Prologis Park SeaTac [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 12,230      
Building and improvements 14,170      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,453      
Carrying amount of land 12,457      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 17,396      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 29,853      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,476)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2008      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Seattle, Washington [Member] | Puget Sound Airfreight [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,408      
Building and improvements 4,201      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 92      
Carrying amount of land 1,408      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 4,293      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 5,701      
Accumulated Depreciation (410)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Seattle, Washington [Member] | Renton Northwest Corp. Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 5,102      
Building and improvements 17,946      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 263      
Carrying amount of land 5,102      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 18,209      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 23,311      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,002)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Seattle, Washington [Member] | Sumner Landing [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 10,332      
Building and improvements 32,545      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 564      
Carrying amount of land 10,332      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 33,109      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 43,441      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,399)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | South Florida [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 67      
Land 149,472      
Building and improvements 479,940      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 62,027      
Carrying amount of land 151,623      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 539,816      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 691,439      
Accumulated Depreciation (70,675)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | South Florida [Member] | CenterPort Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Land 8,802      
Building and improvements 22,504      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,301      
Carrying amount of land 8,922      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 24,685      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 33,607      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,545)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1999, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | South Florida [Member] | Airport West Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 1,253      
Building and improvements 3,825      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 4,079      
Carrying amount of land 1,974      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 7,183      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 9,157      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,413)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1995, 1998      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | South Florida [Member] | Beacon Centre [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 18      
Land 37,998      
Building and improvements 196,004      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 5,299      
Carrying amount of land 37,998      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 201,303      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 239,301      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,468)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | South Florida [Member] | Beacon Industrial Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 8      
Land 20,139      
Building and improvements 68,093      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,870      
Carrying amount of land 20,139      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 70,963      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 91,102      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,006)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | South Florida [Member] | Beacon Lakes [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,312      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 9,958      
Carrying amount of land 3,312      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 9,958      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 13,270      
Accumulated Depreciation (8)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | South Florida [Member] | Blue Lagoon Business Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 9,189      
Building and improvements 29,451      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,193      
Carrying amount of land 9,189      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 30,644      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 39,833      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,871)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | South Florida [Member] | Boca Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,474      
Building and improvements 5,918      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,060      
Carrying amount of land 1,474      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,978      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 8,452      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,705)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2006      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | South Florida [Member] | Copans Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 504      
Building and improvements 2,857      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,110      
Carrying amount of land 504      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,967      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 4,471      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,002)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1997, 1998      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | South Florida [Member] | Dade Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,589      
Building and improvements 14,669      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 390      
Carrying amount of land 2,589      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 15,059      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 17,648      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,325)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | South Florida [Member] | Dolphin Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,716      
Building and improvements 7,364      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 852      
Carrying amount of land 2,716      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,216      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 10,932      
Accumulated Depreciation (983)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | South Florida [Member] | International Corp Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 10,596      
Building and improvements 15,898      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,543      
Carrying amount of land 10,596      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 17,441      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 28,037      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,959)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2010      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | South Florida [Member] | Marlin Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,844      
Building and improvements 6,603      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 32      
Carrying amount of land 1,844      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,635      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 8,479      
Accumulated Depreciation (748)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | South Florida [Member] | Miami Airport Business Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 6      
Land 11,173      
Building and improvements 45,921      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,979      
Carrying amount of land 11,173      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 47,900      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 59,073      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,609)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | South Florida [Member] | North Andrews Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 698      
Building and improvements 3,956      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 335      
Carrying amount of land 698      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 4,291      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 4,989      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,633)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1994      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | South Florida [Member] | Pompano Beach Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 11,035      
Building and improvements 15,136      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,418      
Carrying amount of land 11,035      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 18,554      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 29,589      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,164)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2008      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | South Florida [Member] | Pompano Center Of Commer [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Land 5,171      
Building and improvements 13,930      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 260      
Carrying amount of land 5,171      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 14,190      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 19,361      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,210)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | South Florida [Member] | Port Lauderdale Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 7,118      
Building and improvements 10,034      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 9,427      
Carrying amount of land 8,427      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 18,152      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 26,579      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,321)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1997, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | South Florida [Member] | ProLogis Park I-595 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 1,998      
Building and improvements 11,326      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 750      
Carrying amount of land 1,999      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 12,075      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 14,074      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,479)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2003      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | South Florida [Member] | Sawgrass Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 10,016      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 15,024      
Carrying amount of land 10,016      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 15,024      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 25,040      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,403)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2009      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | South Florida [Member] | Tarpon Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,847      
Building and improvements 6,451      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 147      
Carrying amount of land 1,847      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,598      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 8,445      
Accumulated Depreciation (823)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 225      
Land 1,213,159      
Building and improvements 2,265,676      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 300,604      
Carrying amount of land 1,273,768      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 2,505,671      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 3,779,439      
Accumulated Depreciation (410,997)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Riverside Distribution Center (ATL) [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 2,178      
Building and improvements 3,440      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 34      
Carrying amount of land 2,178      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,474      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 5,652      
Accumulated Depreciation (242)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Pacific Business Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Land 20,810      
Building and improvements 32,169      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,504      
Carrying amount of land 20,810      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 33,673      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 54,483      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,194)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Anaheim Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 12      
Land 31,086      
Building and improvements 57,836      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,399      
Carrying amount of land 31,086      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 60,235      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 91,321      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,857)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Anaheim Industrial Property [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 5,096      
Building and improvements 10,816      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 14      
Carrying amount of land 5,096      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 10,830      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 15,926      
Accumulated Depreciation (989)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Arrow Ind. Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 4,840      
Building and improvements 8,120      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 637      
Carrying amount of land 4,840      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,757      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 13,597      
Accumulated Depreciation (714)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Artesia Industrial [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 19      
Land 68,691      
Building and improvements 145,492      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,839      
Carrying amount of land 68,691      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 149,331      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 218,022      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,097)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Bell Ranch Distribution [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 5,539      
Building and improvements 23,092      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,577      
Carrying amount of land 5,539      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 24,669      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 30,208      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,418)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Brea Ind Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,488      
Building and improvements 4,062      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 37      
Carrying amount of land 2,488      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 4,099      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 6,587      
Accumulated Depreciation (298)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | California Commerce Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 16,432      
Building and improvements 26,531      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,917      
Carrying amount of land 16,432      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 28,448      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 44,880      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,049)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Carson Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 15,491      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 16,978      
Carrying amount of land 15,491      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 16,978      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 32,469      
Accumulated Depreciation (827)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Carson Industrial [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 12      
Land 13,608      
Building and improvements 32,802      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,062      
Carrying amount of land 13,608      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 33,864      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 47,472      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,526)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Carson Town Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 11,781      
Building and improvements 31,572      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 185      
Carrying amount of land 11,781      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 31,757      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 43,538      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,656)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Cedarpointe Industrial Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Land 7,824      
Building and improvements 12,476      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 652      
Carrying amount of land 7,824      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 13,128      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 20,952      
Accumulated Depreciation (945)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Chartwell Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 6,417      
Building and improvements 16,964      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 786      
Carrying amount of land 6,417      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 17,750      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 24,167      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,644)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Chino Ind Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 850      
Building and improvements 1,274      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 10      
Carrying amount of land 850      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 1,284      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 2,134      
Accumulated Depreciation (394)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Commerce Ind Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 11,345      
Building and improvements 17,653      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 88      
Carrying amount of land 11,345      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 17,741      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 29,086      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,190)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Corona Dist Ctr[Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 4,249      
Building and improvements 6,657      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 161      
Carrying amount of land 4,249      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,818      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 11,067      
Accumulated Depreciation (454)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Crossroads Business Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 7      
Land 21,393      
Building and improvements 82,655      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 105,706      
Carrying amount of land 74,914      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 134,840      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 209,754      
Accumulated Depreciation (30,140)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005, 2010      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Del Amo Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 7,471      
Building and improvements 17,889      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 387      
Carrying amount of land 7,471      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 18,276      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 25,747      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,968)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Dominguez North Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 6      
Land 20,662      
Building and improvements 34,382      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,725      
Carrying amount of land 20,688      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 36,081      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 56,769      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,769)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2007, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Eaves Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 13,914      
Building and improvements 31,041      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,180      
Carrying amount of land 13,914      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 32,221      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 46,135      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,636)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Foothill Business Center[Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 5,254      
Building and improvements 8,096      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 112      
Carrying amount of land 5,254      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,208      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 13,462      
Accumulated Depreciation (539)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Ford Distribution Cntr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 7      
Land 29,895      
Building and improvements 81,433      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,461      
Carrying amount of land 29,895      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 82,894      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 112,789      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,542)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Fordyce Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 6,110      
Building and improvements 19,485      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 378      
Carrying amount of land 6,110      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 19,863      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 25,973      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,416)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Harris Bus Ctr Alliance II [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 9      
Land 13,134      
Building and improvements 66,195      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,395      
Carrying amount of land 13,134      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 67,590      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 80,724      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,404)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Haven Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 96,975      
Building and improvements 73,903      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 7,396      
Carrying amount of land 96,975      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 81,299      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 178,274      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,779)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2008      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Industry Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 8      
Land 54,170      
Building and improvements 99,434      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 4,601      
Carrying amount of land 54,170      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 104,035      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 158,205      
Accumulated Depreciation (27,972)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Inland Empire Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 8      
Land 47,947      
Building and improvements 102,103      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 8,113      
Carrying amount of land 48,726      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 109,437      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 158,163      
Accumulated Depreciation (21,285)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | International Multifoods [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 4,700      
Building and improvements 8,036      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 802      
Carrying amount of land 4,700      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,838      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 13,538      
Accumulated Depreciation (859)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Kaiser Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 8      
Land 131,819      
Building and improvements 242,618      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 19,213      
Carrying amount of land 136,027      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 257,623      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 393,650      
Accumulated Depreciation (70,539)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005, 2008      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Los Angeles Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 3,777      
Building and improvements 7,015      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 353      
Carrying amount of land 3,777      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 7,368      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 11,145      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,145)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Meridian Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 12,931      
Building and improvements 24,268      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 139      
Carrying amount of land 12,931      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 24,407      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 37,338      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,787)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2008      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Mid Counties Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 18      
Land 55,436      
Building and improvements 96,453      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 14,785      
Carrying amount of land 55,437      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 111,237      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 166,674      
Accumulated Depreciation (30,941)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005, 2006, 2010, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Milliken Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 18,906      
Building and improvements 30,811      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 179      
Carrying amount of land 18,906      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 30,990      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 49,896      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,245)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | NDP - Los Angeles [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Land 14,855      
Building and improvements 41,115      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,109      
Carrying amount of land 14,855      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 42,224      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 57,079      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,716)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Normandie Industrial [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 12,297      
Building and improvements 14,957      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 614      
Carrying amount of land 12,297      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 15,571      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 27,868      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,926)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | North County Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 49,949      
Building and improvements 76,943      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,056      
Carrying amount of land 49,949      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 79,999      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 129,948      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,567)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Ontario Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 18,823      
Building and improvements 29,524      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 379      
Carrying amount of land 18,823      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 29,903      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 48,726      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,016)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Orange Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 4,156      
Building and improvements 7,836      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 334      
Carrying amount of land 4,157      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,169      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 12,326      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,257)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Prologis Park Ontario [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 25,499      
Building and improvements 47,366      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 609      
Carrying amount of land 25,499      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 47,975      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 73,474      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,855)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2007      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Rancho Cucamonga Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 46,471      
Building and improvements 86,305      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,459      
Carrying amount of land 46,472      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 87,763      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 134,235      
Accumulated Depreciation (24,262)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Redlands Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 27,060      
Building and improvements 66,820      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 28,562      
Carrying amount of land 28,328      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 94,114      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 122,442      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,598)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2006, 2007, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Rialto Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 26,562      
Building and improvements 110,174      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 321      
Carrying amount of land 26,562      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 110,495      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 137,057      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,379)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Riverbluff Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 42,964      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 32,918      
Carrying amount of land 42,964      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 32,918      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 75,882      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,941)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2009      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Santa Ana Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 4,318      
Building and improvements 8,019      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 693      
Carrying amount of land 4,318      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,712      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 13,030      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,443)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | South Bay Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 14,478      
Building and improvements 27,511      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,210      
Carrying amount of land 15,280      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 29,919      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 45,199      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,728)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005, 2007      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Spinnaker Logistics [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 13,483      
Building and improvements 22,081      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 926      
Carrying amount of land 13,483      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 23,007      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 36,490      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,271)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Starboard Distribution Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 18,763      
Building and improvements 53,824      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 64      
Carrying amount of land 18,763      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 53,888      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 72,651      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,956)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Terra Francesco [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 11,196      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 15,305      
Carrying amount of land 11,196      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 15,305      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 26,501      
Accumulated Depreciation (63)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Torrance Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 25,730      
Building and improvements 40,414      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 63      
Carrying amount of land 25,730      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 40,477      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 66,207      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,753)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Van Nuys Airport Industrial [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 23,455      
Building and improvements 39,916      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,335      
Carrying amount of land 23,455      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 42,251      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 65,706      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,428)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Vernon Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 15      
Land 25,439      
Building and improvements 47,250      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,538      
Carrying amount of land 25,441      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 50,786      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 76,227      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,787)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2005      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Vernon Industrial [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 3,626      
Building and improvements 3,319      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 216      
Carrying amount of land 3,626      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,535      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 7,161      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,498)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Vista Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 4,150      
Building and improvements 6,225      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,562      
Carrying amount of land 4,150      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,787      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 12,937      
Accumulated Depreciation (912)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Vista Rialto Distrib Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 5,885      
Building and improvements 25,991      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 185      
Carrying amount of land 5,885      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 26,176      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 32,061      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,237)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Walnut Drive [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,665      
Building and improvements 7,397      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 25      
Carrying amount of land 2,665      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 7,422      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 10,087      
Accumulated Depreciation (685)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Watson Industrial Center AFdII [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 6,944      
Building and improvements 11,193      
Carrying amount of land 6,944      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 11,193      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 18,137      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,064)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Wilmington Avenue Warehouse [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 11,172      
Building and improvements 34,723      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,316      
Carrying amount of land 11,172      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 37,039      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 48,211      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,195)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | St Louis Missouri [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 1,022      
Building and improvements 5,388      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 4,275      
Carrying amount of land 1,022      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 9,663      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 10,685      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,652)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | St Louis Missouri [Member] | Earth City Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 657      
Building and improvements 4,141      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,976      
Carrying amount of land 657      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,117      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 6,774      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,560)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1998      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | St Louis Missouri [Member] | Westport Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 365      
Building and improvements 1,247      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,299      
Carrying amount of land 365      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,546      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 3,911      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,092)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1997      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 117      
Land 276,104      
Building and improvements 774,990      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 203,076      
Carrying amount of land 279,275      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 974,895      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 1,254,170      
Accumulated Depreciation (70,276)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Accion Centro SGP [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Land 9,695      
Building and improvements 38,837      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 139      
Carrying amount of land 9,709      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 38,962      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 48,671      
Accumulated Depreciation (449)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Agave Ind Park SGP [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Land 18,776      
Building and improvements 75,627      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition (221)      
Carrying amount of land 18,907      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 75,275      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 94,182      
Accumulated Depreciation (942)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Agua Fria Ind. Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Land 8,073      
Building and improvements 24,560      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 8,426      
Carrying amount of land 8,073      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 32,986      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 41,059      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,944)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Arbolada Distribution Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 4,231      
Building and improvements 16,923      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 65      
Carrying amount of land 4,231      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 16,988      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 21,219      
Accumulated Depreciation (200)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Arrayanes Industrial Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 6,639      
Building and improvements 26,557      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 150      
Carrying amount of land 6,639      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 26,707      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 33,346      
Accumulated Depreciation (260)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Arrayanes IP (REIT) [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,016      
Building and improvements 3,775      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,852      
Carrying amount of land 2,016      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,627      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 8,643      
Accumulated Depreciation (337)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Bermudez Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 1,155      
Building and improvements 4,619      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 4,168      
Carrying amount of land 1,158      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,784      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 9,942      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,778)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2007      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Bosques Industrial Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,983      
Building and improvements 6,256      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,244      
Carrying amount of land 1,983      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 7,500      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 9,483      
Accumulated Depreciation (986)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Carrizal Ind Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 2,778      
Building and improvements 42,692      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 940      
Carrying amount of land 2,778      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 43,632      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 46,410      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,428)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Cedros-Tepotzotlan Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 11,990      
Building and improvements 6,719      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 17,276      
Carrying amount of land 12,799      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 23,186      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 35,985      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,915)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2006, 2007      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Centro Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 8,274      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 14,434      
Carrying amount of land 8,274      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 14,434      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 22,708      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,986)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2009      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Corregidora Distr Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 939      
Building and improvements 3,758      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 39      
Carrying amount of land 939      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,797      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 4,736      
Accumulated Depreciation (63)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Del Norte Industrial Center II [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 2,803      
Building and improvements 11,450      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,513      
Carrying amount of land 2,803      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 14,963      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 17,766      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,325)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2008, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | El Puente Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 1,906      
Building and improvements 5,823      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,923      
Carrying amount of land 1,889      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 7,763      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 9,652      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,639)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2008      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | El Salto Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 4,473      
Building and improvements 6,159      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,215      
Carrying amount of land 4,449      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,398      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 12,847      
Accumulated Depreciation (903)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2008      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Encino Distribution Ctr. SGP [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 9,052      
Building and improvements 36,822      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 803      
Carrying amount of land 9,206      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 37,471      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 46,677      
Accumulated Depreciation (380)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Frontera Dist. Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,619      
Building and improvements 6,475      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition (5)      
Carrying amount of land 1,619      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,470      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 8,089      
Accumulated Depreciation (130)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Iztapalapa Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,287      
Building and improvements 7,294      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,660      
Carrying amount of land 1,287      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,954      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 10,241      
Accumulated Depreciation (338)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Libramiento Aeropuerto [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 1,614      
Building and improvements 7,028      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,801      
Carrying amount of land 1,614      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,829      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 10,443      
Accumulated Depreciation (579)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Los Altos Ind Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 8,026      
Building and improvements 26,300      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 16,755      
Carrying amount of land 8,026      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 43,055      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 51,081      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,798)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Los Altos Industrial Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 11,276      
Building and improvements 45,102      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 842      
Carrying amount of land 11,276      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 45,944      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 57,220      
Accumulated Depreciation (601)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Mezquite Dist SGP [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 5,039      
Building and improvements 20,157      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 260      
Carrying amount of land 5,039      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 20,417      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 25,456      
Accumulated Depreciation (219)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Mezquite III Prefund [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 906      
Building and improvements 14,419      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 294      
Carrying amount of land 906      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 14,713      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 15,619      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,653)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Monterrey Airport [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 12,826      
Building and improvements 12,878      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 21,546      
Carrying amount of land 12,781      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 34,469      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 47,250      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,329)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2007, 2008, 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Monterrey Industrial Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 8      
Land 12,079      
Building and improvements 32,861      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,718      
Carrying amount of land 12,409      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 35,249      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 47,658      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,135)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 1997, 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Nor-T Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 7,247      
Building and improvements 32,135      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 6,430      
Carrying amount of land 5,898      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 39,914      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 45,812      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,701)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2006      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Ojo de Agua Ind Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,826      
Building and improvements 11,447      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,223      
Carrying amount of land 1,826      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 12,670      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 14,496      
Accumulated Depreciation (882)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Pacifico Distr Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 2,886      
Building and improvements 14,736      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 270      
Carrying amount of land 2,886      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 15,006      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 17,892      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,990)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Palma 1 Dist. Ctr. [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,972      
Building and improvements 4,888      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 262      
Carrying amount of land 1,972      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 5,150      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 7,122      
Accumulated Depreciation (689)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Parque Opcion [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 730      
Building and improvements 2,287      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,362      
Carrying amount of land 730      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,649      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 4,379      
Accumulated Depreciation (363)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Periferico Sur Industrial Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 3,058      
Building and improvements 13,926      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 12      
Carrying amount of land 3,058      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 13,938      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 16,996      
Accumulated Depreciation (200)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012, 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Pharr Bridge Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 6,466      
Building and improvements 14,501      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 16,980      
Carrying amount of land 6,530      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 31,417      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 37,947      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,614)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2008, 2009, 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Piracanto Ind Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 11,646      
Building and improvements 33,660      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 276      
Carrying amount of land 11,646      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 33,936      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 45,582      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,863)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Prologis Park Alamar [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 20,540      
Building and improvements 17,081      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 290      
Carrying amount of land 20,536      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 17,375      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 37,911      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,104)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2008      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Puente Grande Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 14,975      
Building and improvements 6,813      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 14,938      
Carrying amount of land 14,889      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 21,837      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 36,726      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,011)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2008, 2009      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Ramon Rivera Lara Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 444      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 4,672      
Carrying amount of land 2,269      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 2,847      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 5,116      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,029)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2000      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Reynosa Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 756      
Building and improvements 3,309      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,047      
Carrying amount of land 756      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 4,356      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 5,112      
Accumulated Depreciation (284)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Reynosa Ind Ctr III [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 3,251      
Building and improvements 14,111      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,668      
Carrying amount of land 3,251      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 17,779      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 21,030      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,199)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Tijuana Ind Ctr Iilam [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,388      
Building and improvements 5,918      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,483      
Carrying amount of land 1,388      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,401      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 9,789      
Accumulated Depreciation (516)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Tijuana Infd Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 9      
Land 10,228      
Building and improvements 43,963      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 11,892      
Carrying amount of land 10,228      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 55,855      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 66,083      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,756)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Toluca Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 7,952      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 16,414      
Carrying amount of land 7,952      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 16,414      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 24,366      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,850)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2009      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Tres Rios [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 7      
Land 31,284      
Building and improvements 73,124      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 17,020      
Carrying amount of land 32,650      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 88,778      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 121,428      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,908)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011, 2012, 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Canada [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 14      
Land 105,226      
Building and improvements 292,795      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 40,963      
Carrying amount of land 110,175      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 328,809      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 438,984      
Accumulated Depreciation (26,550)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Canada [Member] | Airport Rd. Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 28,401      
Building and improvements 79,901      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,516      
Carrying amount of land 29,683      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 81,135      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 110,818      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,155)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Canada [Member] | Annagem Dist. Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,831      
Building and improvements 13,104      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 864      
Carrying amount of land 4,004      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 13,795      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 17,799      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,088)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Canada [Member] | Annagem Distrib Centre II [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,157      
Building and improvements 5,527      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 755      
Carrying amount of land 2,254      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,185      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 8,439      
Accumulated Depreciation (556)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Canada [Member] | Bolton Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 8,681      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 27,006      
Carrying amount of land 9,073      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 26,614      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 35,687      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,423)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2009      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Canada [Member] | Keele Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,349      
Building and improvements 5,414      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 328      
Carrying amount of land 1,410      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 5,681      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 7,091      
Accumulated Depreciation (602)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Canada [Member] | Millcreek Distribution Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 9,397      
Building and improvements 35,745      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 758      
Carrying amount of land 9,821      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 36,079      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 45,900      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,832)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Canada [Member] | Milton 401 Bus. Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 7,331      
Building and improvements 24,017      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,417      
Carrying amount of land 7,661      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 26,104      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 33,765      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,011)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Canada [Member] | Milton 402 Bus Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 6,821      
Building and improvements 20,407      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 360      
Carrying amount of land 7,129      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 20,459      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 27,588      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,591)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Canada [Member] | Milton Crossings Bus Pk [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 21,411      
Building and improvements 52,116      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,824      
Carrying amount of land 22,377      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 54,974      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 77,351      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,220)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Canada [Member] | Mississauga Gateway Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,188      
Building and improvements 7,601      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 718      
Carrying amount of land 2,487      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,020      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 10,507      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,313)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2008      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Americas [Member] | Canada [Member] | Pearson Logist. Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 13,659      
Building and improvements 48,963      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,417      
Carrying amount of land 14,276      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 49,763      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 64,039      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,759)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 44      
Land 163,454      
Building and improvements 338,766      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 170,184      
Carrying amount of land 169,757      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 502,647      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 672,404      
Accumulated Depreciation (54,915)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Austria [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 4,219      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 6,669      
Carrying amount of land 4,232      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,656      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 10,888      
Accumulated Depreciation (462)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Austria [Member] | Himberg Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 4,219      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 6,669      
Carrying amount of land 4,232      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,656      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 10,888      
Accumulated Depreciation (462)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Belgium [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 15,530      
Building and improvements 20,989      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 73      
Carrying amount of land 15,530      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 21,062      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 36,592      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,702)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Belgium [Member] | Boom Distribution Ct [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 15,530      
Building and improvements 20,989      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 73      
Carrying amount of land 15,530      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 21,062      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 36,592      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,702)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Czech Republic [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,068      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 22,631      
Carrying amount of land 3,131      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 22,568      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 25,699      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,310)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Czech Republic [Member] | Uzice Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,068      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 22,631      
Carrying amount of land 3,131      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 22,568      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 25,699      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,310)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2007      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | France [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Land 8,102      
Building and improvements 40,574      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 22,877      
Carrying amount of land 9,416      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 62,137      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 71,553      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,914)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | France [Member] | Bonneuil Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 17,947      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 17,947      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 17,947      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,533)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | France [Member] | Isle d'Abeau Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,607      
Building and improvements 16,184      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,891      
Carrying amount of land 4,921      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 18,761      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 23,682      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,159)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | France [Member] | LGR Genevill. 1 SAS [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,541      
Building and improvements 2,757      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 918      
Carrying amount of land 2,541      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,675      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 6,216      
Accumulated Depreciation (263)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | France [Member] | LGR Genevill. 2 SAS [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,954      
Building and improvements 4,049      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 21      
Carrying amount of land 1,954      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 4,070      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 6,024      
Accumulated Depreciation (283)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | France [Member] | Port of Rouen [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Building and improvements 17,584      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 100      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 17,684      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 17,684      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,676)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Germany [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 9      
Land 28,929      
Building and improvements 48,568      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 10,450      
Carrying amount of land 28,390      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 59,557      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 87,947      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,963)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Germany [Member] | Hausbruch Ind Ctr 4-B [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 9,421      
Building and improvements 6,128      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 148      
Carrying amount of land 9,421      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,276      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 15,697      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,289)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Germany [Member] | Hausbruch Ind Ctr 5-650 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,392      
Building and improvements 523      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 48      
Carrying amount of land 3,392      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 571      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 3,963      
Accumulated Depreciation (80)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Germany [Member] | Huenxe Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,342      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 10,596      
Carrying amount of land 1,803      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 11,135      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 12,938      
Accumulated Depreciation (365)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Germany [Member] | Kolleda Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 292      
Building and improvements 4,514      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition (361)      
Carrying amount of land 292      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 4,153      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 4,445      
Accumulated Depreciation (480)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2008      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Germany [Member] | Lauenau Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,162      
Building and improvements 7,039      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 84      
Carrying amount of land 3,162      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 7,123      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 10,285      
Accumulated Depreciation (688)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Germany [Member] | Martinszehnten Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 5,528      
Building and improvements 8,099      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 110      
Carrying amount of land 5,528      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,209      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 13,737      
Accumulated Depreciation (852)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Germany [Member] | Meerane Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 779      
Building and improvements 5,990      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition (273)      
Carrying amount of land 779      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 5,717      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 6,496      
Accumulated Depreciation (615)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2008      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Germany [Member] | Muggensturm [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 4,013      
Building and improvements 16,275      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 98      
Carrying amount of land 4,013      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 16,373      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 20,386      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,594)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Hungary [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,897      
Building and improvements 9,959      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition (693)      
Carrying amount of land 2,940      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 9,223      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 12,163      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,016)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Hungary [Member] | Budapest-Sziget Dist. Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,897      
Building and improvements 9,959      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition (693)      
Carrying amount of land 2,940      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 9,223      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 12,163      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,016)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2008      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Italy [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 25,784      
Building and improvements 59,992      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,067      
Carrying amount of land 25,784      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 61,059      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 86,843      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,456)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Italy [Member] | Arena Po Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 9,400      
Building and improvements 25,443      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 118      
Carrying amount of land 9,400      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 25,561      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 34,961      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,217)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Italy [Member] | Castel San Giovanni Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,906      
Building and improvements 11,928      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 176      
Carrying amount of land 3,906      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 12,104      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 16,010      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,267)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Italy [Member] | Siziano Logis Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 12,478      
Building and improvements 22,621      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 773      
Carrying amount of land 12,478      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 23,394      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 35,872      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,972)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Poland [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 8      
Land 14,092      
Building and improvements 33,550      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 37,360      
Carrying amount of land 15,467      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 69,535      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 85,002      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,439)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Poland [Member] | Wroclaw V DC [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 5,378      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 18,912      
Carrying amount of land 5,378      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 18,912      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 24,290      
Accumulated Depreciation (175)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Poland [Member] | Nadarzyn Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,852      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 8,773      
Carrying amount of land 2,852      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 8,773      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 11,625      
Accumulated Depreciation (990)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2009      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Poland [Member] | Piotrkow II Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,855      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 6,321      
Carrying amount of land 1,806      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,370      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 8,176      
Accumulated Depreciation (850)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2009      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Poland [Member] | Sochaczew Distribution Center. [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 151      
Building and improvements 13,400      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,190      
Carrying amount of land 873      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 14,868      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 15,741      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,288)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2008      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Poland [Member] | Teresin Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 3,856      
Building and improvements 20,150      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,164      
Carrying amount of land 4,558      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 20,612      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 25,170      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,136)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Romania [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 7,959      
Building and improvements 34,792      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 13,118      
Carrying amount of land 9,948      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 45,921      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 55,869      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,208)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Romania [Member] | Bucharest Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 7,959      
Building and improvements 34,792      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 13,118      
Carrying amount of land 9,948      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 45,921      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 55,869      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,208)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2007, 2008      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Slovakia [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 5,472      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 26,940      
Carrying amount of land 5,472      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 26,940      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 32,412      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,611)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Slovakia [Member] | Bratislava Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,718      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 12,051      
Carrying amount of land 2,718      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 12,051      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 14,769      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2012      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Slovakia [Member] | Sered Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,754      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 14,889      
Carrying amount of land 2,754      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 14,889      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 17,643      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,611)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2009      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Spain [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Building and improvements 44,613      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,066      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 45,679      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 45,679      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,603)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Spain [Member] | Barajas Mad Logistics [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Building and improvements 44,613      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,066      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 45,679      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 45,679      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,603)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Sweden [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 11,432      
Building and improvements 24,994      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,981      
Carrying amount of land 11,432      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 26,975      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 38,407      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,774)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Sweden [Member] | Orebro Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 11,432      
Building and improvements 24,994      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,981      
Carrying amount of land 11,432      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 26,975      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 38,407      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,774)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | United Kingdom [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 35,970      
Building and improvements 20,735      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 26,645      
Carrying amount of land 38,015      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 45,335      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 83,350      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,457)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | United Kingdom [Member] | Midpoint Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 33,297      
Building and improvements 12,800      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 18,281      
Carrying amount of land 33,331      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 31,047      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 64,378      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,184)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2008, 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | European Markets [Member] | United Kingdom [Member] | North Kettering Bus Pk [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,673      
Building and improvements 7,935      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 8,364      
Carrying amount of land 4,684      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 14,288      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 18,972      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,273)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2007      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 29      
Land 236,809      
Building and improvements 373,594      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 256,151      
Carrying amount of land 263,542      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 603,012      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 866,554      
Accumulated Depreciation (52,503)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | China [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 9      
Land 13,521      
Building and improvements 49,083      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 11,503      
Carrying amount of land 13,344      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 60,763      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 74,107      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,339)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | China [Member] | Dalian Ind. Park Dc [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,547      
Building and improvements 14,596      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 145      
Carrying amount of land 2,511      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 14,777      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 17,288      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,053)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | China [Member] | Fengxian Logistics C [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Building and improvements 13,823      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 368      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 14,191      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 14,191      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,537)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | China [Member] | Jiaxing Distri Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 9,404      
Building and improvements 11,145      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 10,892      
Carrying amount of land 9,287      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 22,154      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 31,441      
Accumulated Depreciation (967)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011, 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | China [Member] | Tianjin Bonded LP [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 1,570      
Building and improvements 9,519      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 98      
Carrying amount of land 1,546      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 9,641      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 11,187      
Accumulated Depreciation (782)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Japan [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 15      
Land 223,288      
Building and improvements 180,223      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 243,904      
Carrying amount of land 250,198      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 397,217      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 647,415      
Accumulated Depreciation (30,093)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Japan [Member] | Amagasaki DC 2 (fund) [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 24,257      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 34,470      
Carrying amount of land 24,257      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 34,470      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 58,727      
Accumulated Depreciation (225)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Japan [Member] | Chiba Dc One [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,294      
Building and improvements 1,621      
Carrying amount of land 1,294      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 1,621      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 2,915      
Accumulated Depreciation (47)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Japan [Member] | Ebina Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 50,235      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 30,341      
Carrying amount of land 50,235      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 30,341      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 80,576      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,847)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2010      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Japan [Member] | Funabashi DC 7 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 4,217      
Building and improvements 18,278      
Carrying amount of land 4,217      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 18,278      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 22,495      
Accumulated Depreciation (533)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Japan [Member] | Funabashi DC 8 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 5,055      
Building and improvements 8,930      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 212      
Carrying amount of land 5,055      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 9,142      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 14,197      
Accumulated Depreciation (293)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Japan [Member] | Funabashi Dist Cntr 2 Nishiura [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,249      
Building and improvements 3,176      
Carrying amount of land 3,249      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,176      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 6,425      
Accumulated Depreciation (93)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Japan [Member] | Funabashi Dist Cntr Shiomi [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 9,513      
Building and improvements 16,746      
Carrying amount of land 9,513      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 16,746      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 26,259      
Accumulated Depreciation (488)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Japan [Member] | Kawanishi Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 26,304      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 59,588      
Carrying amount of land 26,304      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 59,588      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 85,892      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,067)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Japan [Member] | Kobe Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 9,896      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 28,347      
Carrying amount of land 9,896      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 28,347      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 38,243      
Accumulated Depreciation (61)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Japan [Member] | Narashino DC 1 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,996      
Building and improvements 10,399      
Carrying amount of land 3,996      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 10,399      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 14,395      
Accumulated Depreciation (303)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Japan [Member] | ProLogis Park Aichi Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 21,006      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 80,107      
Carrying amount of land 28,146      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 72,967      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 101,113      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,295)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2007      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Japan [Member] | ProLogis Park Narita III [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 19,544      
Building and improvements 69,290      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 10,839      
Carrying amount of land 20,967      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 78,706      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 99,673      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,011)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2008      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Japan [Member] | Saitama Distribution Center One [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 24,943      
Building and improvements 28,063      
Carrying amount of land 24,943      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 28,063      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 53,006      
Accumulated Depreciation (819)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Japan [Member] | Shiohama Distr Ctr 1 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 19,779      
Building and improvements 23,720      
Carrying amount of land 38,126      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 5,373      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 43,499      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,011)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Singapore [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Building and improvements 144,288      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 744      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 145,032      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 145,032      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,071)      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Singapore [Member] | Airport Logistics Center 3 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Building and improvements 26,958      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 126      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 27,084      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 27,084      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,093)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Singapore [Member] | Changi South Distr Ctr 1 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Building and improvements 43,932      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 118      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 44,050      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 44,050      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,611)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Singapore [Member] | Changi-North DC 1 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Building and improvements 14,536      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 63      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 14,599      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 14,599      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,552)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Singapore [Member] | Singapore Airport Logist Ctr 2 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Building and improvements 39,035      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 185      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 39,220      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 39,220      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,486)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Industrial Operating Properties [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Singapore [Member] | Tuas Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Building and improvements 19,827      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 252      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 20,079      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 20,079      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,329)      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2011      
Properties Under Development [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 57      
Land 502,235      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 518,782      
Carrying amount of land 502,235      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 518,782      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 1,021,017      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 35      
Land 263,741      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 354,228      
Carrying amount of land 263,741      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 354,228      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 617,969      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Cincinnati, Ohio [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 4,991      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 11,017      
Carrying amount of land 4,991      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 11,017      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 16,008      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Cincinnati, Ohio [Member] | Union Airpark Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 4,991      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 11,017      
Carrying amount of land 4,991      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 11,017      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 16,008      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Columbus Ohio [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,270      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 22,244      
Carrying amount of land 3,270      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 22,244      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 25,514      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Columbus Ohio [Member] | Etna Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,270      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 22,244      
Carrying amount of land 3,270      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 22,244      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 25,514      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 13,483      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 54,467      
Carrying amount of land 13,483      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 54,467      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 67,950      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | Freeport Corp Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 458      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,134      
Carrying amount of land 458      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 1,134      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 1,592      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas [Member] | Lancaster Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 13,025      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 53,333      
Carrying amount of land 13,025      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 53,333      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 66,358      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Denver, Colorado [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,954      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 764      
Carrying amount of land 2,954      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 764      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 3,718      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Denver, Colorado [Member] | Stapleton Bus Ctr North [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,954      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 764      
Carrying amount of land 2,954      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 764      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 3,718      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 2,532      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 11,851      
Carrying amount of land 2,532      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 11,851      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 14,383      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Northpark Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 2,532      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 11,851      
Carrying amount of land 2,532      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 11,851      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 14,383      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Indianapolis, Indiana [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,045      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 18,625      
Carrying amount of land 2,045      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 18,625      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 20,670      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Indianapolis, Indiana [Member] | Lebanon Commerce Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,045      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 18,625      
Carrying amount of land 2,045      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 18,625      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 20,670      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | South Florida [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 7,316      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 12,557      
Carrying amount of land 7,316      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 12,557      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 19,873      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | South Florida [Member] | Beacon Lakes [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 7,316      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 12,557      
Carrying amount of land 7,316      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 12,557      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 19,873      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 52,210      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 38,090      
Carrying amount of land 52,210      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 38,090      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 90,300      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Crossroads Business Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 8,218      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 6,170      
Carrying amount of land 8,218      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,170      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 14,388      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Southern California [Member] | Redlands Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 43,992      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 31,920      
Carrying amount of land 43,992      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 31,920      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 75,912      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Baltimore Or Washington Dc [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 11,569      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 4,360      
Carrying amount of land 11,569      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 4,360      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 15,929      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Baltimore Or Washington Dc [Member] | Gateway Bus Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 11,569      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 4,360      
Carrying amount of land 11,569      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 4,360      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 15,929      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey Or New York City [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Land 81,256      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 84,460      
Carrying amount of land 81,256      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 84,460      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 165,716      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey Or New York City [Member] | Port Reading Business Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 4      
Land 53,784      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 34,706      
Carrying amount of land 53,784      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 34,706      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 88,490      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | New Jersey Or New York City [Member] | Ports Jersey City Distribution Center[Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 27,472      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 49,754      
Carrying amount of land 27,472      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 49,754      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 77,226      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Phoenix Arizona [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,478      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 13,954      
Carrying amount of land 2,478      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 13,954      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 16,432      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Phoenix Arizona [Member] | Riverside Dist Ctr (PHX) [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,478      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 13,954      
Carrying amount of land 2,478      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 13,954      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 16,432      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Seattle Washington [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,236      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 11,697      
Carrying amount of land 3,236      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 11,697      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 14,933      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | United States [Member] | Seattle Washington [Member] | Fife Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,236      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 11,697      
Carrying amount of land 3,236      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 11,697      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 14,933      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 7      
Land 38,048      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 35,942      
Carrying amount of land 38,048      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 35,942      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 73,990      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | El Puente Industrial Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 1,765      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 36      
Carrying amount of land 1,765      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 36      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 1,801      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Los Altos Ind Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,586      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,448      
Carrying amount of land 2,586      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 2,448      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 5,034      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Puente Grande Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 10,538      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 6,752      
Carrying amount of land 10,538      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,752      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 17,290      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Toluca Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,235      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 5,802      
Carrying amount of land 3,235      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 5,802      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 9,037      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | Mexico [Member] | Tres Rios [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 19,924      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 20,904      
Carrying amount of land 19,924      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 20,904      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 40,828      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | Canada [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 38,353      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 34,200      
Carrying amount of land 38,353      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 34,200      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 72,553      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Americas [Member] | Canada [Member] | Meadowvale Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 2      
Land 38,353      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 34,200      
Carrying amount of land 38,353      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 34,200      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 72,553      
Properties Under Development [Member] | European Markets [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 12      
Land 108,094      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 53,455      
Carrying amount of land 108,094      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 53,455      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 161,549      
Properties Under Development [Member] | European Markets [Member] | France [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 15,738      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 9,241      
Carrying amount of land 15,738      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 9,241      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 24,979      
Properties Under Development [Member] | European Markets [Member] | France [Member] | LG Roissy Sorbiers SAS [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 4      
Carrying amount of land 4      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 4      
Properties Under Development [Member] | European Markets [Member] | France [Member] | Moissy II Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 6,306      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 2,687      
Carrying amount of land 6,306      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 2,687      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 8,993      
Properties Under Development [Member] | European Markets [Member] | France [Member] | Vemon Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 9,428      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 6,554      
Carrying amount of land 9,428      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,554      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 15,982      
Properties Under Development [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Poland [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 4,490      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 16,592      
Carrying amount of land 4,490      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 16,592      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 21,082      
Properties Under Development [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Poland [Member] | Wroclaw V DC [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 4,490      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 16,592      
Carrying amount of land 4,490      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 16,592      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 21,082      
Properties Under Development [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Slovakia [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 971      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 155      
Carrying amount of land 971      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 155      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 1,126      
Properties Under Development [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Slovakia [Member] | ProLogis Park Nove Mesto [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 971      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 155      
Carrying amount of land 971      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 155      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 1,126      
Properties Under Development [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Sweden [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,523      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 42      
Carrying amount of land 3,523      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 42      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 3,565      
Properties Under Development [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Sweden [Member] | Gothenburg Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,523      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 42      
Carrying amount of land 3,523      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 42      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 3,565      
Properties Under Development [Member] | European Markets [Member] | United Kingdom [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 5      
Land 79,846      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 21,193      
Carrying amount of land 79,846      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 21,193      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 101,039      
Properties Under Development [Member] | European Markets [Member] | United Kingdom [Member] | Boscombe Road Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 15,612      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 1,450      
Carrying amount of land 15,612      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 1,450      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 17,062      
Properties Under Development [Member] | European Markets [Member] | United Kingdom [Member] | Dirft Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 44,441      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 6,650      
Carrying amount of land 44,441      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,650      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 51,091      
Properties Under Development [Member] | European Markets [Member] | United Kingdom [Member] | Park Ryton Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 3      
Land 19,793      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 13,093      
Carrying amount of land 19,793      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 13,093      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 32,886      
Properties Under Development [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Czech Republic [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,526      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 6,232      
Carrying amount of land 3,526      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,232      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 9,758      
Properties Under Development [Member] | European Markets [Member] | Czech Republic [Member] | Prague West [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 3,526      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 6,232      
Carrying amount of land 3,526      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 6,232      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 9,758      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Asian Markets [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 10      
Land 130,400      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 111,099      
Carrying amount of land 130,400      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 111,099      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 241,499      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | China [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,092      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,385      
Carrying amount of land 2,092      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,385      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 5,477      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | China [Member] | Jiaxing Distri Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 2,092      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 3,385      
Carrying amount of land 2,092      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 3,385      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 5,477      
Date of Construction/ Acquisition 2013      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Japan [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 8      
Land 128,308      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 107,714      
Carrying amount of land 128,308      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 107,714      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 236,022      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Japan [Member] | Funabashi Dist Cntr 4 Nishiura [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 11,502      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 4,881      
Carrying amount of land 11,502      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 4,881      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 16,383      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Japan [Member] | Hisayama Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 5,766      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 511      
Carrying amount of land 5,766      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 511      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 6,277      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Japan [Member] | Joso Dist Ctr [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 13,687      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 275      
Carrying amount of land 13,687      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 275      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 13,962      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Japan [Member] | Kawajima Park [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 17,096      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 31,421      
Carrying amount of land 17,096      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 31,421      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 48,517      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Japan [Member] | Kitamoto Distribution Center [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 20,018      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 54,052      
Carrying amount of land 20,018      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 54,052      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 74,070      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Japan [Member] | Narita 1 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 10,538      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 154      
Carrying amount of land 10,538      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 154      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 10,692      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Japan [Member] | Osaka 5 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 39,997      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 16,065      
Carrying amount of land 39,997      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 16,065      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total 56,062      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Japan [Member] | ProLogis Parc Tomiya III [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Land 9,704      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition 355      
Carrying amount of land 9,704      
Carrying amount of buildings and improvements 355      
Carrying amount of land and buildings and improvements, Total $ 10,059      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Singapore [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1      
Properties Under Development [Member] | Asian Markets [Member] | Singapore [Member] | Changi-North DC 1 [Member]
       
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of buildings 1