Sort By DateDate Heavy-Duty Truck Orders Hit a Record Pace Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 4, 2018 First-quarter orders for big rigs more than doubled from a year ago as truckers add capacity to meet surging freight demand Amazon plans new distribution center near Las Vegas Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 4, 2018 Online retailer Amazon said Wednesday that it will build another warehouse packing and distribution center in the Las Vegas area. Trucking Companies Are Struggling to Attract Drivers to the Big-Rig Life Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 3, 2018 The U.S. freight market is speeding ahead, but recruiting new truck drivers to meet demand is proving harder to rev up March 2018 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 2, 2018 The U.S. freight market is speeding ahead, but recruiting new truck drivers to meet demand is proving harder to rev up Why a Trump-Led Antitrust Case Against Amazon Is a Long Shot Read More INDUSTRY NEWS March 31, 2018 Targeting the online retail giant would require overturning the principles guiding U.S. antitrust enforcement Online Global Grocery Shopping To Double To $334 Billion Read More INDUSTRY NEWS March 30, 2018 Online grocery spending around the world, worth about $150 billion last year, is set to double in the next five years, reaching $334 billion Teamsters, Trucker ABF Freight Reach Tentative Contract Deal Read More INDUSTRY NEWS March 29, 2018 Agreement covering more than 8,000 drivers comes as existing five-year contract was set to expire Uber’s Head of Freight, Lior Ron, Leaves Company Read More INDUSTRY NEWS March 28, 2018 Co-founder of self-driving truck startup helped Uber with autonomous-vehicle technology U.S. GDP Growth Revised Up to 2.9% Rate in Fourth Quarter Read More INDUSTRY NEWS March 28, 2018 Measure of corporate profit weakened against backdrop of tax-code changes Warehouses Are Now Worth More Than Offices, Thanks to Amazon Read More INDUSTRY NEWS March 28, 2018 While China slams the brakes on buying trophy properties and the retail apocalypse draws nigh, something less sexy but striking is going on in real es... Ryder to Launch Commercial Vehicle-Sharing Platform Read More INDUSTRY NEWS March 27, 2018 COOP, already in limited operation in the Atlanta area, to expand into several other major markets next year Lower container dwell time points to efficiency at Ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach Read More INDUSTRY NEWS March 26, 2018 Dwell time, measured by the number of days containers are on a terminal after being off loaded from a ship, is viewed as a key benchmark of a terminal... ILA, USMX report 'significant progress' on contract extension Read More INDUSTRY NEWS March 26, 2018 Negotiators spent Thursday and Friday discussing a new six-year deal. FedEx reserves 20 fully electric Tesla big rigs to try in FedEx Freight fleet Read More INDUSTRY NEWS March 26, 2018 FedEx Corp. has reserved 20 Tesla Semi trucks to test in its FedEx Freight fleet. FedEx beats profit forecasts, raises 12-month outlook Read More INDUSTRY NEWS March 20, 2018 Benefits from the recent tax law drove quarterly profit sharply higher at FedEx Huge warehouse project could add up to 1,500 jobs at Port of Tucson Read More INDUSTRY NEWS March 17, 2018 Plans for the largest industrial warehouse ever built on spec locally are underway at the Port of Tucson. DHL Steps Back Into U.S. Package Delivery in Challenge to UPS, FedEx Read More INDUSTRY NEWS March 15, 2018 Express service aimed at e-commerce shipments will start in major cities, will offer new competition for growing online commerce delivery to homes FedEx investing $1 billion to modernize Tennessee hub Read More INDUSTRY NEWS March 14, 2018 FedEx said Wednesday that it is investing more than $1 billion to modernize and expand its Tennessee hub February Imports Soared at Los Angeles, Long Beach Ports Read More INDUSTRY NEWS March 13, 2018 Surge ahead of Lunar New Year pause in Asia production has swelled U.S. freight distribution networks Amazon looks at dropping packages onto your patio from drones as high as 25 feet Read More INDUSTRY NEWS March 13, 2018 Amazon on Tuesday received a patent for cushioning packages with inflatable airbags so they can be dropped from as high as 25 feet. GE Unit Expands Program to Speed U.S. Imports Through Supply Chains Read More INDUSTRY NEWS March 6, 2018 GE Transportation will work with Port of Long Beach on technology to share data, connect inbound goods to truckers, railroads and logistics providers Uber self-driving trucks are now moving cargo for Uber Freight customers Read More INDUSTRY NEWS March 6, 2018 Analysts raise production targets for the year as strong shipping demand boosts outlook for truck makers Heavy-Duty Truck Orders Soared 76% in February Read More INDUSTRY NEWS March 5, 2018 Analysts raise production targets for the year as strong shipping demand boosts outlook for truck makers Zara Turns to Robots as In-Store Pickups Surge Read More INDUSTRY NEWS March 5, 2018 The fashion retailer’s online strategy is the envy of competitors, but success brings its own challenges Why Amazon is sending you pictures of your front porch Read More INDUSTRY NEWS February 28, 2018 Direct-from-store fulfillment, improved collaboration, and improving the use of data are among key drivers moving retailer forward. Kohl's fights back—with its stores Read More INDUSTRY NEWS February 27, 2018 Direct-from-store fulfillment, improved collaboration, and improving the use of data are among key drivers moving retailer forward. Wilmington railyard promises rewards, but Long Beach neighbors still see a polluter Read More INDUSTRY NEWS February 20, 2018 The fate of a planned $500 million railyard next to a low-income West Long Beach neighborhood is finally coming to a head, with lawyers on both sides ... Imports Rose Again at U.S. Ports Last Month Read More INDUSTRY NEWS February 16, 2018 Move part of effort to control costs after the retailer raised wages and continues to invest in e-commerce New Tijuana Air Cargo Park Could Mean More Flights to Asia, More Commerce for SD Read More INDUSTRY NEWS February 15, 2018 While tensions about international trade increase, San Diego and Tijuana keep building stronger ties. Amazon’s Latest Ambition: To Be a Major Hospital Supplier Read More INDUSTRY NEWS February 13, 2018 The online retailer is pushing hard to expand its foothold in medical supplies, creating a marketplace where hospitals could shop to stock emergency r... Walmart to Trim Store Management Ranks Read More INDUSTRY NEWS February 13, 2018 Move part of effort to control costs after the retailer raised wages and continues to invest in e-commerce What Industrial Investors And Users Are Seeking In SD Read More COMPANY NEWS February 12, 2018 Some distribution and e-commerce companies are opening new industrial facilities in SD CapRock Partners acquires two assets totaling almost 250,000 square feet in the San Diego area Read More COMPANY NEWS February 11, 2018 CapRock Partners acquires two assets in the San Diego area What It Would Take for Amazon to Become UPS or FedEx Read More INDUSTRY NEWS February 10, 2018 The shipping titans have a large head start over the online retail giant Year Begins With Records in Long Beach Read More INDUSTRY NEWS February 9, 2018 Port's cargo grows almost 13 percent compared to 2017 Sea container imports expected to grow 4.9 percent in first half of 2018 Read More INDUSTRY NEWS February 9, 2018 2017 imports finish 7.6 percent above previous year, but growth is expected to moderate in 2018. Trucking Companies Ordered Most Big Rigs In 12 Years Read More INDUSTRY NEWS February 6, 2018 Buoyed by strong demand and flush with cash from recent tax overhaul, trucking companies accelerating plans to replace or expand fleets Logistics Hiring Surges on Online Sales Fulfillment Read More INDUSTRY NEWS February 2, 2018 Strong hiring in warehousing, parcel sectors related to e-commerce help drive employment gains Amazon’s Quarterly Profit Tops $1 Billion for First Time Read More INDUSTRY NEWS February 2, 2018 Company’s profit was helped by a tax benefit of $789 million as part of the new tax overhaul UPS Plans to Ramp Up Spending After Struggles With Holiday Season Delays Read More INDUSTRY NEWS February 1, 2018 Delivery company plans to spend up to $7 billion on capital expenditures this year Hydrogen-fueled truck maker announces $1 billion Arizona plant Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 30, 2018 Nikola Motor Company unveiled plans on Tuesday for a $1 billion manufacturing hub for its hydrogen-fueled semi-trucks Say Goodbye to Garages as Developers Imagine a Driverless Future Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 30, 2018 Developers are starting to build parking garages that can be converted to office space or apartments down the road Tax Incentive Puts More Robots on Factory Floors Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 27, 2018 Recent changes in the tax code are encouraging many U.S. manufacturers to install robots and replace aging machines GDP Grew 2.6% at Year End, Extending Strong Stretch Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 27, 2018 U.S. economy is in unusual territory: not quite booming, but still gaining momentum deep into an expansion The Tax Law, Just One Month Old, Is Roaring Through U.S. Companies Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 26, 2018 From acquisitions and equipment purchases to stock buybacks, firms are rapidly recalibrating their business plans New American Adds Tustin Creative Office to Holdings Read More COMPANY NEWS January 26, 2018 REAL ESTATE: Lender pays $22.5M for Radius Site Port of Long Beach thrives in 2017 Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 25, 2018 The Southern California port handled a record 7.54 million TEUs in 2017, surpassing the previous record of 7.31 million TEUs set in the pre-recession ... Trump’s Infrastructure Push Makes Effort to Speed Permits Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 25, 2018 Administration looks to streamline process for building roads and bridges, but opponents see risky environmental agenda Toys ‘R’ Us to Close 20% of Its U.S. Stores Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 24, 2018 About 4,500 U.S. workers will be affected; retailer filed for bankruptcy protection last year Teamsters Tell UPS: No Drones or Driverless Trucks Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 24, 2018 In opening salvo in contract talks, union lays out some of its initial demands U.S. Tax Overhaul Will Accelerate Global Growth, IMF Says Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 22, 2018 World output, adjusted for inflation, is estimated to grow 3.9% a year in 2018 and 2019 Amazon’s Cashierless ‘Go’ Convenience Store Set to Open Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 21, 2018 Online retailer says, after yearlong delay, it finally has trained its in-store algorithms U.S. Jobless Claims Fell Last Week to Near 45-Year Low Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 18, 2018 Continuing claims for the week ending Jan. 6 rose by 76,000 Ruling Improves Prospects for BNSF's LA-LB Railyard Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 18, 2018 BNSF's proposed $500 million Southern California International Gateway U.S. Chamber of Commerce to push Trump, Congress to raise the gas tax to fund infrastructure Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 16, 2018 U.S. Chamber of Commerce is preparing for an uphill battle: a push to raise the federal gas tax by 25 cents per gallon to help pay for the initiative Amazon’s Grocery Sales Increased After It Devoured Whole Foods Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 14, 2018 Natural foods chain’s products helped push online sales up after merger last year Supreme Court to Consider Internet Sales Tax Collection Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 13, 2018 The justices agreed to hear an appeal by South Dakota of high-court precedent dating from pre-internet era 1-million-square foot Amazon fulfillment center is coming to Riverside area Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 12, 2018 Amazon is bringing a 1-million-square-foot fulfillment center to Riverside’s border. Wal-Mart to Close 10% of Its 660 Sam’s Club Stores Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 12, 2018 Closures will eliminate around 10,000 jobs; some stores to become e-commerce fulfillment centers The Global Economy’s Output Gap Has Closed Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 12, 2018 For the first time in a decade, the global economy appears to be operating at its potential, according to World Bank economists Target Proves It Can Compete in the Age of Amazon Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 12, 2018 Target Proves It Can Compete in the Age of Amazon Arizona airport targets Mexican e-commerce traffic with new cargo facility Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 12, 2018 Plans have been revealed for the development of a cargo facility housing a joint US-Mexican Customs post at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Trucking Firms Boost Orders for New Vehicles Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 12, 2018 December’s surge in demand for Class 8 trucks portends another busy year for freight-hauling industry https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/asian-real-estate-titan-buying-north-las-vegas-buildings-for-... Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 12, 2018 In another sign of growing appetite for Southern Nevada warehouses, an Asian real estate giant bought two industrial buildings for nearly $125 million... U.S. Factory Activity Gained Momentum in December Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 12, 2018 Institute for Supply Management index rose to 59.7, second-highest level since early 2011 Amazon shipped over 5 billion items with Prime in 2017 Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 12, 2018 The company on Tuesday announced that more new, paid members joined Prime worldwide in 2017 than any other year Air freight prices rise at highest rate since 2009 recovery Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 12, 2018 Global air freight prices have been rising at their highest rate since the recovery after the 2009 crisis Port Releases Rail Facility Study Read More INDUSTRY NEWS January 12, 2018 Proposed Pier B project would move cargo more sustainably Peloton holds 1,000-mile platooning demo in Florida Read More INDUSTRY NEWS December 29, 2017 Peloton Technology logged more than 1,000 miles in two Peloton-equipped Volvo VNL670 Class 8 trucks Retailers Offer Myriad Returns Options to Retain Customers Read More INDUSTRY NEWS December 27, 2017 Traditional and online retailers are expanding returns strategies, aiming to boost convenience, cut costs Industrial Land Prices Spike in 2017 Read More INDUSTRY NEWS December 27, 2017 Strong demand for warehouses and a diminishing supply of viable sites have buoyed prices In America’s Most Middle-Class City, the Mall Is Dying. Here’s Why Read More INDUSTRY NEWS December 21, 2017 People in Wausau, Wis., are shopping online and in their downtown shops (pine coasters, anyone?) FedEx Raises Forecast, Says Tax Changes Could Boost It Even More Read More INDUSTRY NEWS December 19, 2017 Freight carrier’s revenue climbs on what it calls a record holiday season Delivery Companies Brace for the Pre-Christmas Crush Read More INDUSTRY NEWS December 17, 2017 FedEx, UPS and Postal Service expect record number of packages; a Monday Christmas adds complication Americans Spend More Than Expected Read More INDUSTRY NEWS December 15, 2017 November retail sales up 0.8% from prior month; economists saw 0.3% increase Target to Buy Grocery Delivery Startup Shipt for $550 Million Read More INDUSTRY NEWS December 13, 2017 Moving to match services rolled out by rivals Amazon, Wal-Mart Indicators: Market conditions swing heavily toward carriers, shippers ‘clamoring for trucks’ Read More INDUSTRY NEWS December 13, 2017 CCJ‘s Indicators rounds up the latest reports on trucking business indicators on rates, freight, equipment, the economy and more. Vibrant Holiday Sales Spur Late-Season Surge in Imports Read More INDUSTRY NEWS December 13, 2017 November’s container-cargo imports at Los Angeles and Long Beach ports rose 8.4% from October and were up 10.6% over the same month last year LA to consider blocking trucking companies that use independent contractors Read More INDUSTRY NEWS December 13, 2017 November’s container-cargo imports at Los Angeles and Long Beach ports rose 8.4% from October and were up 10.6% over the same month last year U.S. Hiring Figures Reveal Sweet Spot for Economy Read More INDUSTRY NEWS December 9, 2017 Unemployment rate holds at 17-year low of 4.1% Hiring Surges as Logistics Firms Head Into the Holidays Read More INDUSTRY NEWS December 8, 2017 Strong online sales spur warehouse expansion Fetch Robotics raises $25 million for warehouse robots Read More INDUSTRY NEWS December 6, 2017 Fetch Robotics Inc. raised $25 million in venture capital funding to expand its warehouse automation product line The Rising Cost of Luring Megaships to Newark Read More INDUSTRY NEWS December 6, 2017 Port Authority is set to vote on adding up to $90 million to the over-budget Bayonne Bridge project UPS, Overwhelmed by Online Orders, Warns of Delivery Delays Read More INDUSTRY NEWS December 6, 2017 Delivery networks are still trying to cope with the busiest shopping periods despite big investments in operations and capacity Trucking Companies Boost Big-Rig Orders on Rising Shipping Demand Read More INDUSTRY NEWS December 5, 2017 Trucking fleets adding capacity for long-haul routes in anticipation of industry boom into 2018 Amazon designs self-destructing drones Read More INDUSTRY NEWS December 1, 2017 Amazon designs self-destructing drones that split apart to avoid falling into crowds Creating Value In L.A.’S Hottest Industrial Market Read More COMPANY NEWS December 1, 2017 CapRock Partners buys an industrial property in Commerce and plans to create two separate properties on a single parcel to drive value. E-Commerce Boosts U.S. Shipping Networks Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 30, 2017 Demand is surging at the nation’s top ports of entry and on the roads, industry operators say Singapore logistics firm GLP approve US$11.6 billion buyout by Chinese Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 30, 2017 Property firm China Vanke and fund Hillhouse Capital, along with GLP management, are part of the buyer group It's not all drones and delivery trucks Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 27, 2017 Warehouses get smart to get your package to the door Inside the Wal-Mart vs. Amazon Battle Over Black Friday Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 27, 2017 As more holiday sales shift online, both retailers use new tactics, play to their strengths How Amazon Can Make or Break Holiday Retail Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 22, 2017 Toy maker Wonder Workshop is mapping its retail strategy for its $200 Cue robot around the online giant The LA Deal Sheet: CapRock Partners' Latest Aquisition Read More COMPANY NEWS November 21, 2017 CapRock Partners purchased a 97K SF industrial building in Commerce in an off-market deal that was substantially below current market value. Locus Robotics Raises $25 Million in Round Led by Scale Venture Partners Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 20, 2017 Mobile robot maker to use to develop new products, expand into new markets CapRock Partners has bought a 97,000-square-foot industrial building in Commerce Read More COMPANY NEWS November 16, 2017 CapRock Partners has bought a 97,000-square-foot industrial building in Commerce Transportation, Warehousing Firms Ramp Up Hiring Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 10, 2017 Companies gear up ahead of the holiday season on expectations of strong online shopping With a keen last mile focus, XPO opens up 8 new hubs Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 9, 2017 XPO Logistics, a provider of global freight transportation and logistics services, is taking further steps to cement its position as the largest last ... FedEx Seals Turboprop Deal Amid Strength in Airfreight Market Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 8, 2017 FedEx Corp. is renewing part of its fleet of smaller cargo planes in a deal valued at $1.3 billion at list price With little fanfare, Port of Oakland addresses “Clean Air” issue Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 6, 2017 The Port of Oakland has been implementing the second part of its freight-hauler operation to clear the air U.S. truck firms accelerate into the merging lane Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 6, 2017 The consolidation of the U.S. trucking industry is picking up speed E-commerce drives XPO Logistics to record quarterly profit Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 1, 2017 XPO Logistics Inc (XPO.N) posted a record quarterly profit on Wednesday Latch touts first deliveries via NY Jet.com smart access tie-up Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 31, 2017 In July b2b smart access startup Latch announced a partnership with ecommerce platform Jet.com to install 1,000 of its smart locks on residential apar... Blackstone Buys Logistics Portfolio From Principal for $500 Million Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 31, 2017 Real-estate investment arm of Principal Financial Group selling 4-million-square-foot portfolio following split with Majestic Realty Amazon’s Push Into Pharmacy Business Is Full of Promise and Pitfalls Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 28, 2017 Filling a prescription online poses challenges, in part because the patient doesn’t pay directly for drugs Nike Tells Investors It Will Shift Away From ‘Mediocre’ Retailers Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 26, 2017 Executives emphasize plan to sell more goods digitally and directly to consumers Ports of LA and Long Beach Release Final Clean Air Action Plan Update Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 24, 2017 The Port of Long Beach (POLB) and the Port of Los Angeles (Port of LA) today released the final 2017 San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) ... A good time for Mack: Orders surge 73% in third quarter Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 21, 2017 Mack Trucks is hauling a heavy payload of orders, following a robust third quarter Box growth on track to exceed 6% in 2017 Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 20, 2017 Alphaliner says latest volume data suggests container trade has yet to reach maturity Wal-Mart Sees ‘Second-Mover Advantage’ in E-Commerce Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 17, 2017 Retailer working on a new design for its e-commerce site and on new delivery programs Ongoing global revenue growth is in the cards for 3PLs Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 11, 2017 Ongoing global revenue growth is in the cards for 3PLs Wal-Mart Plans Further Cost Cuts as Competition With Amazon Intensifies Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 10, 2017 Retailer to keep U.S. store openings to a minimum, focus on online selling to drive growth Port Tracker report points to another record-breaking month Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 10, 2017 Port Tracker report points to another record-breaking month Freight and Warehousing Firms Add Jobs in September, Bucking Downturn Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 6, 2017 Companies are getting workers and goods in place as they anticipate another surge in online holiday sales Amazon Is Testing Its Own Delivery Service to Rival FedEx and UPS Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 5, 2017 Amazon.com Inc. is experimenting with a new delivery service intended to make more products available for free two-day delivery and relieve overcrowdi... Duke Realty Buys a Chunk of Logistics Properties Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 3, 2017 Purchase includes 10-building portfolio with 3.4 million square feet in Southern California, northern New Jersey and South Florida Global Logistic Properties buys European logistics firm for $2.8 billion Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 1, 2017 Global Logistic Properties agreed to acquire European logistics platform Gazeley for about $2.8 billion CapRock Buys Phoenix Facility for $8M Read More COMPANY NEWS September 28, 2017 CapRock Partners continues its expansion into new submarkets with the purchase of a manufacturing and distribution facility in Phoenix. CenterSquare Spins Off from BNY Mellon Read More INDUSTRY NEWS September 22, 2017 The firm, set to be sold to its management team and private equity firm Lovell Minnick Partners, has $9 billion in U.S. assets under its umbrella, as ... For Holiday Hires, It’s Already Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Read More INDUSTRY NEWS September 21, 2017 With unemployment low and e-commerce orders rising, retailers and logistics companies are starting early to recruit seasonal workers California-based investment firm completes first $8M acquisition in Phoenix Read More COMPANY NEWS September 20, 2017 California-based CapRock Partnershas purchased a manufacturing facility in Phoenix’s highly sought-after Sky Harbor market Same-day delivery services tripled in a year Read More INDUSTRY NEWS September 19, 2017 In just the past few weeks, a slew of retailers have announced same-day delivery services or expansions of existing same-day delivery services... Real Estate Briefly: Irvine-based CapRock Partners Acquires Facility in Sky Harbor Read More COMPANY NEWS September 17, 2017 Real Estate Briefly: Irvine-based CapRock Partners Acquires Facility in Sky Harbor CAPROCK PARTNERS ACQUIRES INDUSTRIAL FACILITY IN PHOENIX’S COVETED SKY HARBOR MARKET Read More PRESS CENTER September 11, 2017 Leading Industrial Real Estate Development Investment Firm Continues Expansion into Arizona with Off-Market Acquisition Workers: Fear Not the Robot Apocalypse Read More INDUSTRY NEWS September 5, 2017 Automation commonly creates more, and better-paying, jobs than it destroys. A case in point: U.S. retailing LA, Long Beach ports’ plan to clean up air pollution Read More INDUSTRY NEWS September 1, 2017 Cleaning up the air around the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports with green technology could cost as much as $14 billion, a plan released on Wednesday,... Are new-tech trucks ready to replace diesel, keep California’s pollution-fighting promise? Read More INDUSTRY NEWS September 1, 2017 The race to replace Southern California’s biggest polluter is on. It’s going to take science, time, money — and maybe an assist from Elon Musk. Dockworkers close to reaching early deal on contract, bringing relief to retailers, shippers Read More INDUSTRY NEWS September 1, 2017 West Coast dockworkers are close to approving a contract extension nearly two years before it expires Best Buy to Increase Spending in E-Commerce Battle Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 29, 2017 The electronics retailer reports another quarter of rising sales Panama Canal welcomes largest capacity vessel to date Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 23, 2017 The Neopanamax vessel CMA CGM Theodore Roosevelt became the largest ship to ever transit the Central American waterway. U.S. Port Volumes Rise as Retailers Add Inventory Ahead of Holiday Season Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 22, 2017 Ports around the country took in near-record imports in July, pointing to rise in consumer confidence How Rising Costs Are Affecting New Construction Read More PRESS CENTER August 18, 2017 Increased construction costs and the elongation of entitlements may lead to slower construction starts in the near future and possibly impact land pri... Remaining Competitive in Infill Markets Read More PRESS CENTER August 18, 2017 Being aggressive, moving quickly and knowing the details behind what’s driving values in a market are a few key traits to succeeding in the highly com... Labor Rising On List Of Site Selection Concerns For Warehouse Users Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 15, 2017 Access to skilled labor pools has become a primary factor among retail companies in search of new distribution centers. Target acquires delivery technology firm, beefs up grocery team Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 15, 2017 Big changes coming with third-party delivery firm, revamped grocery team West Coast Ports, Dockworkers Agree to Labor Contract Extension Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 4, 2017 Deal would push off negotiations to 2022, keep ports competitive with East Coast counterparts Amazon’s Expansion Costs Take a Toll as Profit Falls 77% Read More INDUSTRY NEWS July 27, 2017 Retailer pours funds into new warehouses, data centers and Alexa service Trailer orders jump for seventh consecutive month Read More INDUSTRY NEWS July 18, 2017 Net trailer orders for June topped 18,900 units according to FTR, a 12 percent improvement from May and a 58 percent jolt from June last year. Not enough warehouses to support Amazon Read More INDUSTRY NEWS June 23, 2017 While there is a glut of malls, there aren't nearly enough warehouses across the U.S. to support internet retailers like Amazon, CapRock Partners Acquires Two Industrial Facilities in Las Vegas Read More COMPANY NEWS May 16, 2017 BY NELLIE DAY May 16, 2017 LAS VEGAS — CapRock Partners has purchased two industrial parks in Las Vegas for an undisclosed sum. The acquisitions i... Amazon is offering $250,000 Read More INDUSTRY NEWS May 10, 2017 Amazon is offering $250,000 to teams who invent next-generation robots that could potentially work in their fulfillment centers. SoCal Investment Firm Nabs 2 Las Vegas Industrial Parks Read More COMPANY NEWS May 9, 2017 CapRock Partners purchased two multi-tenant industrial parks totaling 203,134 square feet. The newly purchased assets are located less than two miles ... Longshore union is offered a contract extension at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 28, 2017 The Pacific Maritime Assn. has formally proposed a three-year contract extension to the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. Self-charging robots sort 200,000 packages a DAY in a Chinese warehouse Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 16, 2017 Tiny machines can work eight hours non-stop and get through 20,000 parcels every hour Amazon hiring 1,000 people Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 14, 2017 Amazon, which already operates several fulfillment and distribution centers in the Inland area, has begun hiring for 1,000 full-time positions at thei... Cargo Shipments Through U.S. Ports Rose in March Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 13, 2017 A rebound in Chinese exports and moving goods before shipping industry consolidation accounted for the increase Pier 1 Imports reports higher profits Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 12, 2017 Pier 1 Imports finished its fiscal year with higher profits in the fourth quarter, driven by a slight increase in same-store sales and more growth onl... Container ports expect strong import numbers for spring and summer Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 10, 2017 Imports forecast to rise quickly after February numbers are hit by Asian factory closures over Chinese New Year, NRF and Hackett report says. Online Retailers’ New Warehouses Heat Up Local Job Markets Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 9, 2017 Fulfillment centers for online retailers are offering flexible work schedules, gift cards, bonuses and raises to attract workers Amazon’s Free Shipping Pushes Small Retailers, Delivery Firms to Compete Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 8, 2017 Shipping companies are vying for the chance to speed up deliveries for startups and national chains America’s Retailers Are Closing Stores Faster Than Ever Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 7, 2017 The battered American retail industry took a few more lumps this week, with stores at both ends of the price spectrum preparing to close their doors. Amazon’s Robot War Is Spreading Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 5, 2017 A slew of new automation specialists appear on the warehouse battlefield. Five Point IPO Still in Works, Says Lennar CEO Read More COMPANY NEWS April 3, 2017 First Proposed in '15, Deal Slowed by Choppy Market CapRock Partners Recent Transaction Highlights Read More PRESS CENTER March 31, 2017 CapRock Partners' Recent Transaction Highlights 03/2017 Automation of port terminals threatens thousands of lucrative dock worker jobs Read More INDUSTRY NEWS March 27, 2017 The push over the last decade by international maritime ports to fully automate operations has sparked the ire of many U.S. longshoremen whose high-pa... California’s ports may face new political pressures during “Peak Season” Read More INDUSTRY NEWS March 24, 2017 "Pulse of the Port" event in Long Beach will address a great many issues of concern Carson pauses industrial growth to rethink regulations, fees Read More INDUSTRY NEWS March 22, 2017 On Tuesday night, the City Council voted unanimously to block any new industrial development while city leaders tighten all land-use rules. Companies ... CAPROCK PARTNERS LEASES 42,289 SQUARE FEET AT RADIUS IN TUSTIN Read More PRESS CENTER March 22, 2017 Unique Corporate Campus Opportunity Still Available at R&D/Creative Office Project YPG Update from CapRock’s Taylor Arnett Read More INDUSTRY NEWS March 1, 2017 The YPG Program continues to raise the bar in its accomplishments and this past year was no exception. CAPROCK PARTNERS APPOINTS NICHOLAS ILAGAN TO REGIONAL PROPERTY MANAGER Read More PRESS CENTER October 10, 2016 Commercial real estate veteran Nicholas Ilagan has joined the firm as Regional Property Manager. CapRock Partners’ Taylor Arnett Receives NAIOP’s Developing Leaders Award Read More PRESS CENTER October 5, 2016 NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, has recognized Taylor Arnett, acquisitions manager, CapRock Partners, with its prestigious ... NAIOP Selects 21 Exceptional Young Professionals to Receive 2016 Developing Leaders Award Read More PRESS CENTER August 18, 2016 NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, has selected 21 young professionals to receive its prestigious 2016 Developing Leaders Awar... CAPROCK PARTNERS ACQUIRES TWO GARDEN GROVE INDUSTRIAL ASSETS IN COMPETITIVE OFF-MARKET TRANSACTION Read More PRESS CENTER July 25, 2016 Leading Regional Commercial Real Estate Investment Firm Secures Value-Add Properties Through Swift Deal Closing, Powerful Network CAPROCK PARTNERS SELLS NEW, LARGE-SCALE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN RIALTO, CALIFORNIA Read More PRESS CENTER May 1, 2016 One of Nation’s Leading Institutional Investors Purchases Recently Completed Industrial Project - 609,888-Square-Foot, Class A Distribution Center on ... CAPROCK PARTNERS ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF RADIUS - A BREAKTHROUGH OFFICE PROJECT Read More PRESS CENTER April 1, 2016 Innovative Private Commercial Real Estate Investment Firm Leverages Development Expertise to Evolve the Office Market in Orange County COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT VETERAN BOB O’NEILL JOINS CAPROCK PARTNERS Read More PRESS CENTER January 19, 2016 Move Comes as Private Commercial Real Estate Investment Firm Continues Rapid Expansion in the West Filter - All
