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Author: Kathryn Hamilton, CAE

Global trade logistics

Nearshoring and Onshoring: Opportunities, Challenges and Globalization’s Impact

Supply chain dynamics, increased demand for “just-in-case” products, and a shift in where goods are assembled are three key drivers in a movement toward growing the manufacturing sector closer to home. NAIOP hosted an executive summit this month in Scottsdale, Arizona, to explore challenges and opportunities, and to hear from the developers, end users and experts who are influencing the trend and shaping the future.

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Design and construction of cold storage facility

Automation, Solar and Tools Driving Cold Storage Design

Cold storage warehouses differ from traditional buildings in more ways than just temperature, and new technologies and trends are reshaping the sector as it grows. An I.CON Cold Storage panel discussed everything from automation trends to best practices in refrigeration, electrical, structural and more.

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Inside cold storage leasing

Inside Cold Storage Leasing

Cold storage development often requires a specialized approach, and leasing is no exception. A panel of leasing experts at this week’s I.CON Cold Storage conference in Las Vegas shared their insider’s views on the cold storage leasing market, including demand drivers and growth expectations, the market outlook, second-generation space, and speculative freezer or cooler space.

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Industrial outdoor storage

The Institutionalization of Industrial Outdoor Storage

The industrial outdoor storage (IOS) space has evolved significantly over the last 10-15 years, yet many are still unfamiliar with these unique sites. A panel of IOS investors shared their insights into the future of this sector, from the investment cycle to acquisition/disposition, and when it might be considered an institutionalized product class at I.CON East.

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Industrial market outlook

Industrial Market Outlook for the Eastern US

A powerhouse panel of industrial experts took to the stage at NAIOP’s I.CON East to discuss the state of East Coast industrial markets, what challenges are ahead, how macroeconomic factors could impact the sector, and what opportunities are on the horizon.

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Keynote

Autonomous Everything: AI, the Future, and What We Can Do About It

Firms are using AI, statistical analysis and machine learning every day, said I.CON East keynote and futurist Greg Lindsay. It has historically been thought of able to achieve “what humans can’t do,” but that mark is constantly shifting. It’s most successful in what Lindsay calls a “centaur model,” in which humans and AI working together are more powerful than either can be apart.

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