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In today’s email:
Conference: 3rd Annual NAIOS IOS Summit in ATL on May 14
Transactions: Acquisitions in MO (2), TX and a Portfolio Refi. Plus Leases signed in FL and WA!
On the Market: 3 listings
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NAIOS CONFERENCE
3rd Annual NAIOS IOS Summit
The 3rd Annual National Association of Industrial Outdoor Storage (NAIOS) IOS Summit is coming to Atlanta, Georgia in 2026 to Pullman Yards on Thursday, May 14th!
Join hundreds of leading voices in Industrial Outdoor Storage Real Estate for an exclusive, one-day summit that unites end users, developers, brokers, investors, and operators to share insights, uncover opportunities, and forge the connections driving one of the fastest-growing sectors in commercial real estate.
To preserve the quality and exclusivity of the attendee base, ticket applications will be screened to prioritize IOS owners, operators, tenants, brokers, managers, investors, and developers.
CLOSED TRANSACTIONS
Acquisitions / Dispositions
ACQUISITION: Timber Hill acquired an industrial outdoor storage property at 7200 E. US 40 Highway in Kansas City, MO. The site spans more than 13 acres and includes a 5,000-square-foot building, with the property already nearly fully leased. Located near Arrowhead Stadium, the asset offers strong regional access and supports contractor, transportation, and service-oriented users.
FINANCING: Cushman & Wakefield arranged $22 million in financing for an industrial outdoor storage (IOS) portfolio on behalf of GFH Partners Ltd. and Transport Properties. The portfolio includes approximately 4.9 million square feet of trailer and container storage across sites in Indianapolis, IN and Wilmer, TX. The transaction was led by Cushman & Wakefield’s Institutional Equity, Debt & Structured Finance team.
ACQUISITION: Rockbrook Equity acquired a 3.35-acre industrial land site at 1849 S Shiloh Rd in Garland, TX. The property is well positioned for industrial outdoor storage or future industrial development.
ACQUISITION: A 16.5-acre industrial site at 700 E Walnut Rd in Raymore, MO has sold. The property is zoned M-1 Light Industrial and is positioned near Highway 71 and I-49 in a rapidly growing Kansas City submarket. Logan Freeman of Midwest CRE Advisors represented the transaction.
CLOSED LEASES
Leased
LEASED: A national credit tenant has leased a 6,000-square-foot building on a 4.0-acre industrial outdoor storage site at 3030 New Tampa Highway in Lakeland, FL. The property was recently renovated to deliver a Class A IOS facility in the heart of Lakeland’s industrial market. Devin Beeler and Robbie Lober of Lober Real Estate represented the transaction.
LEASED: A 35,000-square-foot (0.80-acre) industrial outdoor storage yard with a 2,880-square-foot building at Portland Street Yard has been leased. The property provides a compact, functional IOS configuration suitable for service and contractor users. Matt Murray and Jim Kidder of Kidder Mathews represented the landlord in the transaction.
ON THE MARKET
For Sale / For Lease Listings
FOR LEASE: 34705 Katy Freeway in Brookshire, TX offers ±10,000 SF total with ±1,000 SF of office and ±9,000 SF of warehouse space, available April 2026. The property sits on ±1.86 acres (with approximately 20,000 SF of stabilized yard), features 20’ clear height, 3-phase power, and six 14’ x 14’ grade-level doors, providing functionality for outdoor storage, fleet, and service-oriented users. With direct frontage along I-10 and strong visibility, this fully fenced and stabilized site delivers immediate access to Houston’s western industrial corridor. Reach out to Taylor Schmidt for more information.
FOR SALE: This five-property industrial portfolio in Charlotte, NC is offered at $5,375,000 and totals approximately 26,348 square feet across 5.07 acres, with ML-1 and ML-2 zoning that permits outdoor storage uses. The assets feature staggered lease terms with stable, long-term tenants—including two well-established NYSE companies—providing consistent in-place cash flow. Strategically located near I-85, I-485, and Uptown Charlotte, the portfolio offers strong accessibility, durable industrial demand, and potential upside through future lease rollover and rent growth. Reach out to Ryan Pilsy for more information.
FOR SALE OR LEASE: 6624 Quad Ave. in Baltimore, MD offers approximately 15,000 square feet across two recently renovated industrial buildings on 0.991 acres, available for lease either separately or together. The property features drive-in and dock loading, I-2 (Heavy Industrial) zoning, and a functional layout suited for a range of industrial users. Located in East Baltimore City with close proximity to I-95 and the Port of Baltimore, the site provides strong access to major transportation corridors and port infrastructure. Asking price is $4M for a sale. Reach out to Jim Chivers and Will McCullough for more info.
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