Every day, a truck moves 150 pounds of goods per American, according to CNBC, and trucks make up 70% of all freight volume. But the large industry is plagued with a major problem: There aren’t enough truck drivers to meet the growing demand for deliveries. At […]
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Successfully converting a dying mall to another use requires a simple leap of faith…along with good instincts, perfect timing and the right location. In other words, it is no easy feat. Chris Semarjian, owner of Industrial Commercial Properties LLC (ICP) and an experienced redeveloper of underutilized […]
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The capital markets panel at I.CON West 2019 brought together some of the largest owners and investors across the industrial sector for a discussion on opportunities and trends across the industry. “Last year was a record-setting year for industrial investment sales volume,” shared moderator Chris Riley, […]
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Studies have shown that shoppers of all ages are buying more online than in stores than ever before. So how are retailers addressing these shopping and buying habits? David Hudson and Chris Sultemeier, two leaders from Duke Realty, tackled this topic at I.CON West 2019, NAIOP’s […]
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At I.CON West 2019, Molly McShane, COO for The McShane Companies, interviewed Phil Hawkins, former CEO of DCT Industrial Trust, for the opening keynote. Hawkins offered insights into the strategy behind DCT’s IPO and eventual sale to Prologis, where he’d invest in the industrial market today, […]
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From the start, the Optimus Logistics Center in Perris, California, presented a series of challenges for the team that guided the project to its eventual completion. The leaders of that team shared the ups and downs with attendees at I.CON West 2019. The total 68.48-acre site […]
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The real estate adage “location, location, location” defines few regions greater than what’s known as the Inland Empire. Spanning across Southern California’s Riverside and San Bernardino counties and located just an hour from the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach, it has […]
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In addition to a pod of dolphins, attendees were treated to numerous impressive sights during the boat tour of the Port of Long Beach today at I.CON West 2019, in Long Beach, California. The port has made progress on several major projects since I.CON attendees toured […]
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The traditional distribution model has evolved quickly, with growing demand for two-day and same-day shipping and a seamless shopping experience for customers. At I.CON West, June 6-7, 2019, in Long Beach, California, experts will share the key characteristics of effective omnichannel distribution networks, how to meet […]
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The opportunities for industrial real estate investment are seemingly endless, with capital at the ready. At I.CON West, June 6-7, 2019, in Long Beach, California, experts will dive into the investment pool to share their outlooks on what regions and what types of properties are most […]
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