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Kathryn Hamilton, CAE

Kathryn Hamilton, CAE, is Vice President for Marketing and Communications at NAIOP Corporate.
East Coast Ports Expand Amid Global Trade Shifts and Supply Chain Realignment
As global trade routes evolve and supply chains adapt to new realities, East Coast ports are stepping into a more prominent role. At NAIOP’s I.CON East conference this week in Jersey City, New Jersey, logistics and port experts outlined how infrastructure investments, intermodal connectivity, and changing sourcing strategies are driving industrial growth along the Eastern Seaboard.
Zandi: Tariffs, Turbulence and a Tenuous Outlook for the U.S. Economy
“In 35 years as an economist, I’ve only seen uncertainty like this twice before: during the global financial crisis and in the middle of the pandemic,” said Moody’s Chief Economist Mark Zandi, addressing a full room at this week’s NAIOP National Forums Symposium in New Orleans. “These are highly uncertain times.”
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.
Crossing Borders: How Politics and Globalization are Impacting North American Trade
At NAIOP’s Nearshoring/Onshoring Summit this week in Scottsdale, Arizona, keynote Shannon O’Neil explored globalization myths, trends in global trade, manufacturing in China and Mexico, and more. O'Neil is the vice president, deputy director of studies, and Nelson and David Rockefeller senior fellow for Latin America studies at the Council on Foreign Relations.
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.
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.
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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