Industrial

Industrial Investors Are More Selective in Wake of Rising Interest Rates, Say InterFace Panelists

by John Nelson June 7, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Despite strong fundamentals and a plethora of buyers waiting to transact, the industrial sector is experiencing dwindling sales as the industry is still reeling from the impact of rising interest rates. The U.S. industrial sector recorded $82 billion in sales volume in 2023, a 46 percent year-over-year decline and the lowest sales volume in about six years, according to data from Matthews Real Estate Investment Services. Newmark tallies the first three months of the year totaling $16.9 billion in U.S. industrial sales volume, which would be the seventh consecutive quarter of annualized declines. Michael Brennan, co-founder, chairman and managing principal of Brennan Investment Group, said that the rising cost of debt inherently makes values a moving target even in a healthy sector like industrial real estate, especially with such a massive upswing in interest rates over a short time frame. “Interest rates are the No. 1 problem for real estate,” said Brennan. “Buyers and sellers can’t see eye to eye. And make no mistake, prices went down, though maybe not as much as we thought they would have.” The data backs Brennan up as the average price per square foot was recorded at $130 at the end …

June 7, 2024

Acquisitions Industrial Texas

Cushman & Wakefield Arranges Sale of 846,261 SF Industrial Portfolio in Plano

by Taylor Williams June 6, 2024

PLANO, TEXAS — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of the Plano Industrial Portfolio, a collection of eight buildings totaling 846,261 square feet located on the northeastern outskirts of Dallas. The buildings range in size from 53,833 to 210,560 square feet. At the time of sale, the portfolio was 100 percent leased to 15 tenants with an average tenure of 10 years. Jim Carpenter, Jud Clements, Robby Rieke, Madeleine Supplee and Trevor Berry of Cushman & Wakefield represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The buyer was New York City-based investment firm DRA Advisors. The sales price was not disclosed.

June 6, 2024

Development Florida Industrial Loans Southeast

BGFP International Obtains $72M Construction Financing for Cold Storage Development in Jacksonville

by John Nelson June 6, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — BGFP International, a partnership between BG Capital, Saoud Development and FreezPak Logistics, has secured $72 million in construction financing to develop a 275,000-square-foot cold storage facility in Jacksonville. The capital providers include senior lenders Valley National Bank and the Israel Discount Bank of New York (IDB), as well as Nuveen Green Capital, which provided Commercial Property-Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing. Tyler Huffman and Joseph Byrne of BG Capital originated the debt execution on behalf of BGFP International. Construction is underway and expected to be completed in November. FreezPak Logistics will lease the entirety of the complex, which will feature 212,000 square feet of freezer space and a 41,000-square-foot cooler dock. Situated on 20 acres, the property will offer 53,000 new pallet positions, 34 loading docks, 132 trailer parking stalls, 90 container plug-ins and clear heights of 67 feet. The new Jacksonville facility will represent the third build-to-suit facility for BGFP International, joining developments in Philadelphia and Houston.

June 6, 2024

Development Industrial New York Northeast

Joint Venture Completes 1.3 MSF Spec Industrial Project in The Bronx

by Taylor Williams June 6, 2024

NEW YORK CITY — A joint venture between Turnbridge Equities, Dune Real Estate Partners and Sterling Project Development has completed Bronx Logistics Center, a 1.3 million-square-foot speculative industrial project on the borough’s south side. The site at 980 E. 149th St. is an assemblage of five parcels and spans 14.2 acres. The multi-story facility offers a clear height of 32 feet and more than 1,500 parking spaces. ARCO Design/Build provided architectural and general contracting services for the project. The project was first announced in September 2020.

June 6, 2024

Industrial Loans New York Northeast Self-Storage

White Oak, Thorofare Provide $21.5M Loan for Self-Storage Conversion Project in Manhattan

by Taylor Williams June 6, 2024

NEW YORK CITY — An affiliate of international lender White Oak Global Advisors and California-based Thorofare Capital have provided a $21.5 million loan for a self-storage conversion project in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood. The borrower, CSP Properties LLC, will use the proceeds to acquire the site at 78 Walker St., which currently houses a vacant office and industrial building, and convert the property into a 300-unit self-storage facility. Public Storage will operate the facility, which will span 30,540 net rentable square feet.

June 6, 2024

Industrial Leasing Activity Midwest Ohio

Accelevation Signs 264,000 SF Industrial Lease at First Flight Commerce Center Near Dayton, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow June 6, 2024

MIAMI TOWNSHIP, OHIO — Accelevation, a data center infrastructure manufacturing company, has signed a 264,000-square-foot industrial lease at First Flight Commerce Center in Miami Township near Dayton. The industrial business park, which is currently under development, will total six buildings and 1.8 million square feet upon full build-out. Acclevation is scheduled to take occupancy in the first quarter of 2025 and will fully occupy Building 1. Doug Whitten of CBRE represented the landlord, Kansas City-based NorthPoint Development. Bill Buntyn and Todd Cochran of Colliers represented the tenant. Building 1 will feature a clear height of 36 feet, eight dock-high doors, four drive-in doors, 267 parking spaces and 66 trailer parking spaces.

June 6, 2024

Acquisitions California Industrial Western

CBRE Negotiates $7.6M Sale of Paramount Business Center in California

by Amy Works June 6, 2024

PARAMOUNT, CALIF. — CBRE has arranged the sale of Paramount Business Center, a multi-tenant industrial park at 6407-6431 Alondra Blvd. in Paramount, just south of Los Angeles. A local private investor acquired the asset from a publicly traded REIT for $7.6 million. The 30,224-square-foot center features 11 units, ranging in size from 2,025 square feet to 3,794 square feet, with each unit offering 18-foot clear heights, one grade-level door and a high-image storefront. Situated off Interstate 710, the building is 15 miles from both the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Mark Shaffer, Gerard Poutier, Anthony DeLorenzo, Bryan Johnson and Dylan Rutigliano of CBRE Investment Properties, along with Barbara Perrier and Eric Cox of CBRE’s National Partners, represented the seller in the transaction.

June 6, 2024

Acquisitions California Industrial Western

Madera Finra Properties Buys 52,800 SF Industrial Property in Sacramento

by Amy Works June 6, 2024

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — Madera Finra Properties has acquired 1 & 3 Wayne Court, a two-building industrial asset in Sacramento. Terms of the transaction were not released. At the time of sale, the 52,800-square-foot warehouse facilities were 45.5 percent leased. Ryan Sitov, Melinda Marino and Mark Detmer of JLL Capital Markets represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction.

June 6, 2024

Industrial Market Reports Nevada Western Western Market Reports

Nevada Markets Evolve into Industrial Hubs

by Jeff Shaw June 6, 2024

John Ramous, Nevada region partner at Dermody Properties, discusses how the southern part of the state’s various regions have evolved into industrial hubs — and what the firm is doing to capitalize on this. WREB: What is it about Las Vegas and its fundamentals that have made it an ideal place for industrial? Ramous: There are several key fundamentals driving Las Vegas’ — or Southern Nevada’s — growth as a comprehensive industrial and regional logistics hub. It’s strategically located near Southern California and other major West Coast markets, maintains a business and tax-friendly environment, has a supportive infrastructure, a streamlined permitting process, a focus on sustainability and a large, talented workforce with competitive labor costs. All these factors make this region an ideal place for industrial and logistics, as well as a very attractive location to work, live and conduct business. WREB: Can you tell me more about your Apex project? Ramous: Apex Industrial Park is becoming a primary center for larger and scalable logistics facilities, advanced manufacturing, technology and other distribution uses. Located in North Las Vegas off Interstate 15, it is luring major companies to the region, benefiting the entire Southern Nevada market. Trucks are arriving full …

June 6, 2024

Development Industrial Texas

Griffin Partners Breaks Ground on 137,171 SF Spec Industrial Project in North Houston

by Taylor Williams June 5, 2024

HOUSTON — Locally based developer Griffin Partners has broken ground on Carter Crossing, a 137,171-square-foot speculative industrial project in North Houston. Carter Crossing will be situated on a nine-acre site near Beltway 8 and I-45 and feature 3,707 square feet of prefinished office space, 32-foot clear heights and 28 dock-high loading doors. Transwestern is the leasing agent for the project, which is expected to be complete before the end of the year.

June 5, 2024

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