A concept called the Rule of 1.5 finds that transportation issues impact real estate 1.5 years later. In other words, the concerns specific to the supply chain sector today, will be addressed by industrial real estate over the next 18 months with every year having a new wrinkle.
The US industrial market is on pace for a record leasing volume with activity through July reaching 587 million square feet – 52 percent more than the year-earlier period, according to a new report from CBRE. Sharply higher transportation costs – which are rising faster than rental rates – is helping to fuel this robust