Even though a spate of new construction in 2023 brought a record 413 million SF of industrial space to market, it is expected that abundant supply will be short-lived. The most active occupiers of the space were general retailers and wholesalers, which accounted for 36% of all lease transactions.
Those in industrial CRE are keeping up with foreign exchange issues and the current strength of the dollar, which can be as important as monitoring interest rates. Understanding manufacturing and the global flow of goods means having a grasp of how the relative dominance of a given currency can affect who can afford to make products based on their location.
Prologis acknowledges that while operating conditions are healthy in the majority of their markets, customers are remaining focused on controlling costs, which is weighing on decision making and the pace of leasing. High interest rates and mounting geopolitical concerns are also factors that are contributing to this hesitancy but the effect of this indecision on net absorption is expected to be short-term.
When it comes to the Doral’s commercial market, it has certainly experienced significant growth and development over the past several years. The main driver for that has been the access to highways to Miami International Airport, as well as access to Port of Miami making it an ideal hub when it comes to business.
In 2023, Amazon increased the number of items delivered same day or overnight by nearly 70% year-over-year. The experience was so positive for customers that the online retail giant is planning to double the number of their same-day delivery facilities.