Both small and mid-bay industrial landlords and tenants agree — the balancing act is becoming more difficult as economic uncertainty lingers. The key question: how long can they hold out?
Serving multiple functions, from overflow storage and vehicle parking to housing emerging technologies like aerial delivery drones and autonomous trucks, the IOS market is maturing and pricing is becoming more standardized as investor appetite continues to grow.
According to a recent report, IOS rents have surged by 123% since 2020, more than double the 58% increase seen in the bulk warehouse sector over the same period.
From automotive parts to pharmaceuticals, cargo in transit or storage is increasingly vulnerable to theft, tampering, and disruption. In response, a new generation of security technology is stepping up—autonomous robotics and artificial intelligence.