Industrial
Industry news focusing on lease and sale transactions, as well as construction activity in the fast-moving industrial real estate sector, including warehousing, distribution centers, logistics hubs, manufacturing, and data centers.
April 2026 Industrial Report: Growing Demand for New Warehousing Spaces Amid Automation Adoption
Automation and AI adoption are increasing in warehouses, but structural constraints will see this trend unfold slowly over the next decade. Nevertheless, warehouse demand is already being impacted.
Brennan Investment Group Buys Nashville Logistics Asset
Totaling more than 200,000 square feet of premium Nashville industrial space, the two buildings were reportedly 30% leased to three tenants at the time of sale.
Dalfen Acquires 1.4-Million-Square-Foot North Texas & Midwest Industrial Portfolio
Dalfen Industrial has acquired a 1.4-million-square-foot portfolio from Singapore-based Mapletree Investments for $207.5 million. The deal, which breaks down to $150 per square foot, marks the fifth divestment for Mapletree as it wraps up its 2019 U.S. & European Logistics Private Trust. This $1.8-billion, closed-end fund was launched during a period of significant growth for industrial markets, particularly in North Texas.
Praelium Sets Local Record With $235-Million Portfolio Acquisition
A massive, 17-building portfolio in Goleta, Calif., has changed hands for $235 million, marking one of the largest property transactions ever recorded in the region. Irvine, Calif.-based Praelium Commercial Real Estate purchased the collection of office, industrial, and research and development (R&D) assets from Majestic Asset Management. This high-profile deal highlights the enduring value of industrial space in Santa Barbara County, particularly as investors continue to prioritize high-quality R&D assets in the area.
March 2026 Industrial Report: The Massive Restructuring of Retail Fulfillment
With energy costs climbing, the value of a dense, well-positioned distribution network has never been higher. Retailers are increasingly investing in AI and robotics to optimize these paths and further slash delivery windows. As a result, the market for “infill” and “last-mile” facilities remains exceptionally tight, as every major player scrambles to keep inventory as close to the consumer as possible.
CIRE Acquires Van Nuys Industrial Campus in $116 Million Deal
CIRE Equity — a San Diego-based private equity firm — has completed a significant $116 million acquisition of two adjacent industrial buildings in Los Angeles’ Van Nuys neighborhood. This deal, which stands as one of the largest in the company’s history, involved assembling a 19-acre portfolio located at 16200 Roscoe Blvd. and 8201-8221 Woodley Ave.
Reclamation Partners & Fox Capital JV Buy Washington, D.C. Industrial Property in Dulles Submarket
Reclamation Partners and Fox Capital Partners announced plans to reposition the property upon expiration of the current full-building lease at the Washington, D.C. industrial property located in the Dulles submarket.
Stream Realty Sells Empire West Industrial Buildings in Houston
This transaction closed on the heels of Stream Realty’s recent sale of Empire West buildings 1, 3, and 8, which incorporate nearly 1,039,000 square feet of Houston industrial space.
February 2026 Industrial Report: Turbulence Builds in Port Markets
Geopolitical maneuvers at the Panama Canal, a U.S. Supreme Court decision reversing some 2025 tariffs and a potential 100% tariff on port cranes are just a few of the challenges facing container ports in 2026, with industrial real estate sure to feel the pressure as well.
Understanding Absorption in Commercial Real Estate: A Guide to Market Velocity
Absorption is a key metric tracking the movement of tenants in commercial real estate. Find out more about what drives absorption, how it relates to trends like the flight to quality and more.
