Sort By DateDate Will industrial retain its crown as ‘property type of the year’ in 2019? Read More PRESS CENTER December 6, 2018 How will industrial perform in 2019? Listen to this podcast interview with Co-Founder and President of CapRock-Partners, Jonathan Pharris. Join the Industrial Revolution Read More PRESS CENTER December 6, 2018 This property sector is ripe for investments, if you know where to look Expect Slower Industrial Growth Next Year Read More PRESS CENTER November 30, 2018 This year has been a whirlwind for the industrial market, but that may change in the next year. Amazon’s Next Chapter – December 2018 Read More PRESS CENTER November 26, 2018 How e-commerce will continue to impact SoCal UPS’s Christmas Wish: A Delivery Surge It Can Handle Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 26, 2018 Company aims to avoid fumbles during peak shipping period with improved systems Volvo to provide autonomous transport at Norwegian mine Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 25, 2018 Volvo Trucks announced an agreement with Brønnøy Kalk of Norway to provide its first commercial autonomous solution transporting limestone from an ope... Late-year Tacoma, Seattle port surge reveals tariff fears Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 24, 2018 The ports of Tacoma and Seattle are having a late-year surge FedEx to Add 1,000 Electric Vehicles to Parcel Fleet Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 20, 2018 Package vans will operate in California as regulators prepare tougher emissions restrictions in cargo services China’s Cosco Puts Long Beach Container Terminal Up for Sale Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 20, 2018 Sale of major U.S. trade gateway is to comply with U.S. regulatory agreement E-commerce Delivery Demands Contribute to Record Trailer Orders Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 19, 2018 The delivery demands of e-commerce are contributing to record orders for truck trailers as shippers adopt relay-style trucking to speed freight moveme... Asia-US spot rates spiked by rush to fill ships to beat trade war tariffs Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 16, 2018 The Asia to the US east coast component of the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index (SCFI) has continued to gain traction. Volkswagen to Pour Billions Into Electric Cars Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 16, 2018 Big chunk of five-year $150 billion budget to go toward developing electric and self-driving vehicles Long Beach Port Revives Its Record-Breaking Streak Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 15, 2018 Cargo volumes in October were up 5.4% over last year, a rebound following several months of slow cargo activity. Imports Surge at U.S. Ports as Companies Brace for New Tariffs Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 15, 2018 Double-digit growth in volumes at California, East Coast ports signals companies are pulling forward orders amid U.S.-China trade tensions Walmart Posts Strong Sales Gains Ahead of Holidays Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 15, 2018 Retailer raises its sales and profit goals as it rides e-commerce gains and a strong U.S. economy Think small when it comes to warehousing Read More PRESS CENTER November 13, 2018 The fastest-growing trend in warehousing could be smaller and smaller facilities. Inside the New Industrial Revolution Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 12, 2018 The mobile internet, automation and AI will have profound implications. Here’s a closer look at how the old and new economies compare. Foreign Investors Seek Safe Haven for Capital in U.S. Industrial Assets Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 9, 2018 Foreign investors have been moving away from trophy office assets and into industrial plays. Caprock Partners Expands Industrial Portfolio in California Read More PRESS CENTER November 7, 2018 Bolsters Leadership Team! 2018 Warehouse / Distribution Center Survey: Labor crunch driving automation Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 6, 2018 The combined forces of a strong economy, e-commerce growth and a tight labor market are making it more important for distribution center (DC) operatio... Nikola Plans Electric Road Tractor for Europe Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 6, 2018 Nikola Motor Company announced it is developing the Nikola Tre, a fully electric hydrogen-powered day cab tractor aimed at markets in Europe. Amazon Offering Free Shipping on Holiday Orders Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 5, 2018 Dropping minimum purchase and Prime membership requirements, retailer vies with rivals Walmart and Target Logistics Hiring Contributes 10% of October U.S. Job Growth Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 2, 2018 Transportation and warehousing companies added 24,800 jobs last month, ahead of the holiday season Entrepreneurial Companies Spur Small-Box Industrial Growth Read More PRESS CENTER November 2, 2018 Demand has focused on large-box industrial product, but the stability of the economy is now fueling the expansion of smaller companies in need of smal... California Trucking Association the latest to sue state over driver classification ruling Read More INDUSTRY NEWS November 2, 2018 The so-called ABC test sets a steep standard for classifying drivers as independent contractors and could threaten the use of owner-operators in Calif... Land Buy for $450M IE Commerce Center Closes Read More PRESS CENTER November 1, 2018 Canadian developer Ivanhoé Cambridge has acquired two land parcels in Ontario, California, from CapRock Partners Waymo gets the green light to test fully driverless cars in California Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 31, 2018 Human-free driving in the Golden State More robots to hit the aisles at Schnucks grocery stores in St. Louis area Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 31, 2018 Aisle-scanning retail inventory robots, known as Tally, will soon be wheeling around in a growing number of locations Ocean Carriers Brace for Orders Surge Ahead of Potential New Tariffs Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 30, 2018 After pulling forward orders of Chinese goods ahead of tariffs earlier this year, U.S. companies face a similar situation heading into 2019 Grocers Enlist Robots to Chase E-Commerce Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 29, 2018 Venture firms have invested more than $1.2 billion in grocery technology this year, double the total for 2017 U.S. Economy Grew at 3.5% Rate in Third Quarter Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 26, 2018 But warnings signs, such as a modest rise in business investment, are emerging Ivanhoé Cambridge and CapRock Partners have started construction on Phase I of Colony Commerce Cente... Read More PRESS CENTER October 26, 2018 The project includes 1.3 million square feet of industrial space divided into two Class A industrial buildings Trucking Companies Boost Prices Amid Capacity Squeeze Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 25, 2018 Truckers are enjoying more leverage on price, even as robust shipping demand may be leveling off Boeing Boosts Financial Outlook Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 24, 2018 Jet, defense demand spurs company to raise profit and revenue forecasts for full year UPS Plans for Busy Holiday Shipping Season, Raises Prices Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 24, 2018 Delivery giant sees higher prices offsetting investments aimed at avoiding seasonal logjams Ivanhoé Cambridge builds first U.S. logistics development for $450m Read More PRESS CENTER October 24, 2018 Ivanhoé Cambridge and CapRock Partners have plans to build a $450 million logistics complex in Ontario, Calif. CapRock Partners' Press October 2018 Read More PRESS CENTER October 23, 2018 Download the PDF Trucking Innovation in Industrial Real Estate: A Catalyst for Growth? Read More PRESS CENTER October 22, 2018 Rapid innovations in commercial trucking are generating headlines, with industry advances creating new methods for commercial operators to enhance the... Uber Targets Trucking With New Trailer-Rental Business Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 17, 2018 Company continues to move beyond ride-hailing with an IPO looming Ivanhoé, CapRock Develop Major Inland Empire Industrial Project Read More PRESS CENTER October 17, 2018 The partnership has broken ground on Colony Commerce Center, a 3 million-square-foot logistics complex. Phase one is slated for delivery next year. U.S. Job Openings Topped 7 Million for the First Time Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 16, 2018 Available jobs in August outnumbered unemployed workers by 902,000, also a record How Robots and Drones Will Change Retail Forever Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 15, 2018 Amazon, Walmart and others are using AI and robotics to transform everything from appliance shopping to grocery delivery. Warehouse Space Growing Tighter on Rising E-Commerce Demands Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 11, 2018 A CBRE report says warehouse availability in the third quarter reached its lowest level since 2000 Amazon Ponies Up More Money for Warehouse Workers After Blowback Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 10, 2018 New pay plan includes cash bonuses for long-term employees. Some workers were upset about the loss of stock options Warehouse Hiring Soars in a Growing Rush for Logistics Workers Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 5, 2018 Jobs growth at distribution centers pushed transportation and logistics payrolls to grow by 23,800 jobs, the biggest expansion in a year U.S. Unemployment Rate Falls to Lowest Level Since 1969 Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 5, 2018 Nonfarm payrolls rose a seasonally adjusted 134,000 in September, the smallest gain in a year EROAD analysis shows driver HOS violations are increasing Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 4, 2018 ELD compliance and fleet management software provider EROAD is sharing data it provided to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) From Reindeer to Robots, Automation Set to Deliver This Holiday Season Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 3, 2018 Retailers and logistics operators are bringing robotics and artificial intelligence to distribution centers to move online orders at a faster pace in ... U.S. Private Sector Adds 230,000 Jobs in September Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 3, 2018 Most of the added jobs were in the service sector, ADP report says Online Orders Force Supermarkets to Rethink Their Stores Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 2, 2018 New layouts, curbside pickup zones, round-the-clock restocking help retailers handle new shopping patterns State rules in favor of port trucker as labor strike continues Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 2, 2018 A labor strike by hundreds of disgruntled truck drivers and warehouse workers at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles entered its second day Amazon to Raise Its Minimum U.S. Wage to $15 an Hour Read More INDUSTRY NEWS October 2, 2018 New level starts Nov. 1, covers more than 250,000 current employees, 100,000 seasonal workers Home Depot Expands Same-Day Delivery to Keep Up With Shoppers Read More INDUSTRY NEWS September 26, 2018 Partners with startups Roadie and Deliv to quicken shipping. Stores serve as delivery centers in $1.2 billion upgrade plan U.S. Consumer Confidence Hits 18-Year High Read More INDUSTRY NEWS September 25, 2018 Strong economy and robust job growth bolstered consumers’ sentiment The Prime Effect: How Amazon’s Two-Day Shipping Is Disrupting Retail Read More INDUSTRY NEWS September 20, 2018 The quest to offer fast, free delivery has triggered an arms race among the largest retailers Box charter rates are still only 55% of the average pre-Lehman Read More INDUSTRY NEWS September 19, 2018 Idle containership fleet is expected to increase and it could well climb to more than 3% of the total fleet by the end of the year. Amazon Will Consider Opening Up to 3,000 Cashierless Stores by 2021 Read More INDUSTRY NEWS September 19, 2018 Rapid expansion would rank it among biggest convenience chains. Retailer is testing different formats for AmazonGo strategy CARB awards Port of LA $41 million to launch zero-emissions freight project Read More INDUSTRY NEWS September 17, 2018 The Zero and Near Zero-Emission Freight Facilities project provides a large-scale plan for freight facilities Out of Stock This Holiday Season: Store Workers Read More INDUSTRY NEWS September 17, 2018 Retail job openings outpace hiring, leading to extra perks such as profit-sharing and paid time off E-commerce pushes FedEx Ground to year-round six-day delivery Read More INDUSTRY NEWS September 12, 2018 Amazon pushes the boundaries of deliveries service at FedEx, UPS, and the US Postal Service The Rapid Change Underway With Industrial Logistics Read More PRESS CENTER September 10, 2018 The Amazon effect has had a huge impact on industrial logistics and warehouse design, and it will continue to change rapidly over the next decade. Trucking Payrolls Soared by 5,700 Jobs in August Read More INDUSTRY NEWS September 7, 2018 Logistics hiring is heating up to meet strong shipping demand even as retail, manufacturing employment slips back Truck Orders Surge to Second Straight Monthly Record Read More INDUSTRY NEWS September 6, 2018 Fleets are racing to get production slots for 2019 in a sign of confidence that the U.S. economy will remain on a fast track Amazon Orders 20,000 Mercedes-Benz Vans for New Delivery Service Read More INDUSTRY NEWS September 5, 2018 Fleet operators will own the vehicles as part of a plan to have small businesses carry packages Truckers Get Digital in Search for Big Rigs Read More INDUSTRY NEWS September 5, 2018 Freight operators are responding to online startups and brokers with investment in technology aimed at finding trucks beyond their own fleets E-Commerce Driving Need for More Warehouse Workers Read More INDUSTRY NEWS September 4, 2018 Demand for workers at distribution centers is accelerating, real-estate group says, signaling stronger competition for labor in a tight jobs market ISM Manufacturing Index Soars To 14-Year High On Booming Orders, Hiring Read More INDUSTRY NEWS September 4, 2018 The ISM manufacturing index unexpectedly jumped to the highest since May 2004 Why Walmart Shoppers are Finding More Items ‘Out of Stock’ Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 31, 2018 Retailer has changed e-commerce system so that it doesn’t fulfill orders it deems too expensive to ship Honeywell and Carnegie Mellon University to collaborate on robotics and AI for connected DCs Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 28, 2018 The collaboration will focus on next-generation machine learning and robotic controls to help distribution centers address rising e-commerce demands a... UPS launches Ware2Go Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 28, 2018 The company is aimed at connecting small and medium businesses with warehouses to help streamline online orders. Ivanhoé Cambridge Completes the Acquisition of Colony Commerce Center Read More PRESS CENTER August 27, 2018 The two-phase Colony Commerce Center logistics complex will span approximately 3 million square feet in Ontario, California Fewer ship calls help LA meet emissions targets Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 24, 2018 Now a 20% fall in the number of vessels calling at LA has helped it reduce emissions too Logistics Payrolls Surging Ahead of Fall Shipping Season Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 23, 2018 Transportation and warehousing companies added 15,600 jobs in July even as hiring in the broader U.S. economy cooled Target Posts Its Best Quarterly Results in More Than a Decade Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 23, 2018 Comparable sales increased 6.5% in the quarter ended Aug. 4, helped by stronger traffic at retail stores Ivanhoe Cambridge Invests in Hot Inland Empire Logistics Market Read More PRESS CENTER August 23, 2018 Montreal-Based Developer Aims to Double Industrial Real Estate Holdings This Year to $3 Billion CEMA reports June 2018 booked orders up 93.7% over June 2017 Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 22, 2018 Orders of unit handling equipment up 159.7% since May. Ivanhoé Cambridge Adds To $2.5B Investment Read More PRESS CENTER August 22, 2018 Plans $450M Industrial Project With CapRock In Inland Empire Ivanhoé Cambridge Claims Inland Empire Site for $450M Logistics Complex Read More PRESS CENTER August 22, 2018 Ivanhoé Cambridge acquired two strategically-located parcels of land in Ontario, CA from CapRock Partners. California Drivers Could Face $25,000 Fines for Glider Trucks Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 21, 2018 Drivers with new truck chassis but old engines that violate California air pollution control standards could face fines of at least $25,000. More money expected in warehouse labor's holiday stockings, staffing firm survey finds Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 21, 2018 Employers may pay holiday premiums as high as $2 an hour to get, keep warehouse talent, EmployBridge finds. Mack: Truck production at all-time high Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 21, 2018 2019 likely another strong year Better Yields Draw Industrial Institutions to San Diego Read More PRESS CENTER August 21, 2018 CapRock buys 26 acres for industrial development in Sorrento Mesa as the industrial investment market begins to heat up. Land Buy for $450M IE Commerce Center Closes Read More PRESS CENTER August 21, 2018 Canadian developer Ivanhoé Cambridge has acquired two land parcels in Ontario, California, from CapRock Partners Canadian firm plans $450M industrial project in the Inland Empire Read More PRESS CENTER August 21, 2018 The firm tapped CapRock Partners to develop the 3M sf site CapRock buys acreage Read More PRESS CENTER August 17, 2018 CapRock Partners has acquired a 26-acre site in the Sorrento Mesa neighborhood of San Diego Get in Line: Backlog for Big Rigs Stretches to 2019 Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 17, 2018 With freight demand red-hot, truck manufacturers expect to break records for orders this year, and deliveries will reach deep into next year CapRock acquires 26-acre site in San Diego Read More PRESS CENTER August 16, 2018 CapRock Partners has acquired a 26-acre land site in the Sorrento Mesa neighborhood of San Diego. Report: logistics careers posted top-ten pay raise in 2017 Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 16, 2018 Median salary for logisticians jumped 21.7 percent to $63,960, Finder.com says. Parts Shortages Crimp U.S. Factories Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 10, 2018 As suppliers struggle to meet demand, Caterpillar fights to fill orders and Oshkosh idles crane output Trucking’s Tight Capacity Squeezes U.S. Businesses Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 9, 2018 More companies are pointing to rising freight costs as a drag on earnings and growth, as trucking companies raise rates at a historic pace and one say... Uber poised to double investment in freight unit after making it independent Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 8, 2018 Otto founder returns to run new stand-alone business. Move underscores Uber CEO's bullishness on model, company says. Nikola Raises $100 million in Week One of $200-Million Funding Round Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 8, 2018 Fuel cell truck developer raised half its $200-million goal in its third round of funding and expects the effort to be over-subscribed. Why 70% of facilities may deploy wearables in 5 years Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 7, 2018 Tech worn on workers can cut down on errors, improve efficiency, and unlock employee potential. Many Warehouses Don’t Have WMS Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 6, 2018 WERC Report Says One-Third Don’t Have Management Systems U.S. railroads logged 5 percent traffic growth in July Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 2, 2018 U.S. railroads moved 2,156,435 carloads and intermodal units, marking a 5.2 percent increase over the same month in 2017. XPO Logistics Pares Acquisition List to ‘About a Dozen’ Targets Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 2, 2018 Gaining from strong freight market, logistics operator built through a series of deals says it expects ‘one or two’ purchases Soda, Motorcycle Prices Rise as Tariffs Hit Home for Consumers Read More INDUSTRY NEWS August 1, 2018 U.S. manufacturers are charging more to cope with rising steel, aluminum costs Smart Warehouses Speed Up E-Commerce in China Read More INDUSTRY NEWS July 31, 2018 Trend promises to add enormous costs to warehouse development and raises question of who will pay for it The Rising Appeal of Industrial Real Estate Read More PRESS CENTER July 30, 2018 SoCal Real Estate spoke with Jonathan Pharris about why industrial is such a lucrative property type Retail Returns Specialist Optoro Raises $75 Million in New Funding Read More INDUSTRY NEWS July 30, 2018 Franklin Templeton leads an infusion backing Optoro’s expansion in a market growing more prominent as e-commerce raises the role of returned merchandi... U.S. Economy Grew at 4.1% Rate in Second Quarter Read More INDUSTRY NEWS July 27, 2018 Consumer spending, exports and business investment power strongest growth pace in nearly four years Amazon’s Profit Soars to Record Read More INDUSTRY NEWS July 26, 2018 Tally for quarter tops $2 billion with help of newer services businesses Trucks Shift Into Higher Gear With New Technology Read More INDUSTRY NEWS July 25, 2018 From tires to cabs, big rigs are getting smarter with new systems aimed at getting trucks to run safer, more efficiently and with lower operating cost... DP World container volumes surge in first half on growth in Europe Read More INDUSTRY NEWS July 24, 2018 Global ports operator reports 6 per cent rise in gross volumes on a like-for-like basis and expects new investments to boost second half throughput Earnings Watch: Werner Enterprises, Heartland Express Report Higher Profits Read More INDUSTRY NEWS July 23, 2018 Werner and Heartland reported second quarter earnings that showed increased profit and revenue compared to the same time a year ago. Costs Are Crashing the Party for Manufacturers Read More INDUSTRY NEWS July 22, 2018 Earnings reports from firms like 3M and Whirlpool will show how much damage tariffs and higher wages can do amid strong economic growth Further air and ocean freight market share gains for Kuehne + Nagel Read More INDUSTRY NEWS July 20, 2018 The global freight forwarding and logistics group’s air freight business continued its strong performance from the previous quarters How E-Commerce Demand Drives Transportation & Warehouse Jobs Read More INDUSTRY NEWS July 20, 2018 The workforce is strong with this one. Amazon wins a patent for robotic arms that toss warehouse items Read More INDUSTRY NEWS July 18, 2018 This special series examines the ways robots, artificial intelligence and automation are impacting our work and lives. U.S. Seaborne Imports Surging as Retailers Stock Up Early Read More INDUSTRY NEWS July 17, 2018 Container imports at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach jumped 8.4% in June amid ‘anxiety’ over trade tensions Imports peak at Port of Oakland in June Read More INDUSTRY NEWS July 13, 2018 Ports says volume could be a sign of strong peak season or shippers may be getting jump on tariffs. Economists Think U.S. Unemployment Is Headed to a 50-Year Low Read More INDUSTRY NEWS July 12, 2018 Forecasters surveyed by The Wall Street Journal expect healthy growth in 2018 but see risks rising amid trade tensions U.S. Warehouse Supply at Its Tightest in Two Decades Read More INDUSTRY NEWS July 11, 2018 The warehouse availability rate, which includes properties that are vacant or will soon be vacant, has fallen for a record 32 consecutive quarters CapRock Partners Breaks Ground On Industrial Project In Inland Empire Read More PRESS CENTER July 9, 2018 As part of its last-mile logistics strategy, Newport Beach-based CapRock Partners has broken ground on a 327K SF industrial facility in Jurupa Valley ... Record US imports forecast for peak season Read More INDUSTRY NEWS July 9, 2018 US importers plan to bring in record container volume this peak season, which will translate into an impressive 2018 year-end gain compared with 2017. Truck-Factory Backlogs Soar on Heavy Demand for Big Rigs Read More INDUSTRY NEWS July 5, 2018 Businesses are struggling to book transportation and carriers are trying to keep up June 2018 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® Read More INDUSTRY NEWS July 2, 2018 New Orders, Production, and Employment Growing; Supplier Deliveries Slowing at Faster Rate; Backlog Growing; Raw Materials Inventories Growing; Custom... Cummins acquires electric and hybrid powertrain provider Read More INDUSTRY NEWS July 2, 2018 Cummins has announced it is acquiring Silicon Valley-based Efficient Drivetrains Inc. Nikola inks deal to support hydrogen fueling infrastructure rollout Read More INDUSTRY NEWS June 29, 2018 Nikola Motor Company has signed a deal with Norway-based dedicated hydrogen company Nel ASA for delivery of 448 electrolyzers and associated fueling e... China Approval Brings Cosco Shipping-OOIL Deal Closer Read More INDUSTRY NEWS June 29, 2018 Cosco will put Long Beach container terminal in trust pending a sale to clear security hurdle in Washington US West Coast ports prep for tariff-driven volatility Read More INDUSTRY NEWS June 28, 2018 Businesses are struggling to book transportation and carriers are trying to keep up U.S. Ports Say Tariff Battle Could Hit Shipping Volumes Read More INDUSTRY NEWS June 27, 2018 Los Angeles says 15% of its cargo business may be subject to levies, potentially cutting into demand and jobs at the major American gateway and beyond Why Industrial Developers Are Going Small Read More PRESS CENTER June 25, 2018 Developers have focused on big box construction, but with more need for last-mile distribution facilities, developers are turning their focus to small... CapRock Partners Starts Work on New Inland Empire Industrial Project Read More PRESS CENTER June 25, 2018 CapRock Partners Starts Work on New Inland Empire Industrial Project Chinese Shipper Cosco Offers to Put California Terminal in a Trust Read More INDUSTRY NEWS June 21, 2018 Terminal is part of Chinese state-run firm’s $6.3 billion deal for Orient Overseas International, which CFIUS is reviewing Shipments to U.S. Ports Soar on Rising Retail Demand, Trade Worries Read More INDUSTRY NEWS June 20, 2018 In the first half of the year, retailers are set to import 3.8% more goods over same period in 2017, a new report says Convey announces $10M in new round of venture capital funding Read More INDUSTRY NEWS June 20, 2018 Convey announced this week that it has received an additional $10 million in venture capital funding, bringing its total raised capital to $25.75 mill... Companies Spent a Record $1.5 Trillion on Shipping Costs in 2017 Read More INDUSTRY NEWS June 19, 2018 Logistics report finds U.S. firms are spending more on transportation costs, and that’s not likely to change anytime soon Retail Drives Industrial Through Much Of The Western U.S. Read More PRESS CENTER June 19, 2018 The continued uptick in ecommerce has trickled down the supply chain, creating a large need for the last-mile logistics centers up and down the Wester... CAPROCK PARTNERS BREAKS GROUND ON 18-ACRE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN JURUPA VALLEY Read More PRESS CENTER June 18, 2018 Highly anticipated Serrano Business Park will offer advanced manufacturing facilities in burgeoning Inland Empire West CapRock Breaks Ground on 18-Acre Industrial Development in Jurupa Valley Read More PRESS CENTER June 15, 2018 Highly anticipated Serrano Business Park will offer advanced manufacturing facilities in burgeoning Inland Empire West US drayage demand spiking across country Read More INDUSTRY NEWS June 15, 2018 Demand for drayage has spiked in the last seven to 14 days, but no one knows exactly why beneficial cargo owners, non-vessel operating common carriers... CapRock Breaks Ground on 327K-SF IE Industrial Park Read More PRESS CENTER June 15, 2018 CARRIE ROSSENFELD | JUNE 15, 2018 CapRock Partners, a Newport Beach, California–based industrial real estate investment and development firm, has ... CAPROCK PARTNERS BREAKS GROUND ON 18-ACRE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN JURUPA VALLEY Read More PRESS CENTER June 14, 2018 Highly anticipated Serrano Business Park will offer advanced manufacturing facilities in burgeoning Inland Empire West Port of Long Beach Approves Nearly $1 Billion for Projects Read More INDUSTRY NEWS June 14, 2018 The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved a US$ 982 million budget for the Port of Long Beach’s upcoming fiscal year Exotec Solutions raises $17.7 million for its warehouse robots Read More INDUSTRY NEWS June 12, 2018 The startup has built an automated robot called the Skypods to optimize e-commerce warehouses. Buyers Cherry-Pick REITs in the Bargain Bin Read More INDUSTRY NEWS June 12, 2018 Intensifying mergers-and-acquisitions binge is driving shares higher after a sluggish two-year stretch Home Depot Sets $1.2 Billion Supply-Chain Overhaul Read More INDUSTRY NEWS June 11, 2018 Retailer will add distribution sites, shipping hubs to speed delivery to most of the U.S. market within a day 2018 Manufacturing Tech. Orders Up 22% Through April Read More INDUSTRY NEWS June 8, 2018 Manufacturing technology orders climbed 10.5 percent year over year in April 2018 Supreme Court Turns Aside J.B. Hunt on Truck Driver Suit Read More INDUSTRY NEWS June 8, 2018 Trial set for September in class-action case seeking enforcement of California rules on wages, rest breaks for drivers Dockworkers, East and Gulf Coast Ports Reach Tentative Labor Agreement Read More INDUSTRY NEWS June 6, 2018 A six-year pact was reached ahead of the September expiration of the current deal, setting the stage for labor peace across U.S. trade gateways SAN DIEGO HOSTS FIRST ANNUAL DEVELOPERS DINNER Read More PRESS CENTER June 5, 2018 Key takeaways for readers unable to attend. Truck Orders Soaring on Growing Freight Demand Read More INDUSTRY NEWS June 5, 2018 Fleets more than doubled their orders for big rigs last month from a year ago, extending backlogs as manufacturers face parts shortages U.S. Tariffs Prompt Anger, Retaliation From Trade Allies Read More INDUSTRY NEWS May 31, 2018 Canada, Mexico and the European Union promise to issue their own levies on U.S. goods, increasing chances of a trade war CRE Defies Rising Tide of Global Debt Levels Read More INDUSTRY NEWS May 31, 2018 Owners see no need to load up on debt, when equity remains plentiful. Fed’s Beige Book Finds Manufacturing Shifting Into Higher Gear Read More INDUSTRY NEWS May 31, 2018 Report finds employment grew at a modest to moderate pace across most Fed districts U.S. carloads outrun economic growth Read More INDUSTRY NEWS May 30, 2018 The Association of American Railroads said U.S. rail traffic for the week ending May 26 was 565,502 carloads and intermodal units, up 4.4% compared wi... City Planners, Property Developers Fuel Push for Driverless Vehicles Read More INDUSTRY NEWS May 30, 2018 Increasing autonomous ride-sharing could reduce the need for parking spaces—and make denser, more profitable developments possible U.S. Consumer Confidence Increased in May Read More INDUSTRY NEWS May 30, 2018 Conference Board index rose after April’s dip, suggesting Americans’ spirits continue to rise California-based CapRock Partners invests in the valley Read More PRESS CENTER May 25, 2018 Newport Beach-based CapRock Partners has acquired just under 300,000 square feet of multitenant industrial space in the west and southwest area of the... Apple, Spurned by Others, Signs Deal With Volkswagen for Driverless Cars Read More INDUSTRY NEWS May 24, 2018 Apple sought partnerships with the luxury carmakers BMW and Mercedes-Benz to develop an all-electric self-driving vehicle Amazon's Map Tracking package locator now offered to all US shoppers Read More INDUSTRY NEWS May 24, 2018 The feature, which debuted in November and shares a package's exact location, is now available for all Amazon deliveries stateside. Target Sales Get Lift From Remodels but Spending Squeezes Margins Read More INDUSTRY NEWS May 24, 2018 Like other brick-and-mortar chains, Target has been spending heavily to adjust to retail changes OC Register: CapRock’s inland moves Read More PRESS CENTER May 21, 2018 CapRock Partners in Newport Beach has acquired roughly 23 acres that will accommodate a 425,000-square-foot industrial business park in Norco. LV PRESS: CALIFORNIA-BASED CAPROCK PARTNERS INVESTS IN THE VALLEY Read More PRESS CENTER May 20, 2018 Newport Beach-based CapRock Partners has acquired just under 300,000 square feet of multitenant industrial space in the west and southwest area of the... Amazon pushes dedicated truck operation; will it suck oxygen out of the driver room? Read More INDUSTRY NEWS May 18, 2018 the carrier executive said drivers who would normally be available for recruitment were instead migrating to Amazon. Amazon plans to hire more than 1,500 people in Tucson Read More INDUSTRY NEWS May 18, 2018 Amazon has chosen Tucson for a new fulfillment center with plans to hire more than 1,500 full-time employees. Store Changes Help Walmart, Macy’s, but J.C. Penney Falls Further Behind Read More INDUSTRY NEWS May 18, 2018 Walmart says by the end of the year it expects its grocery delivery service to be able to reach 40% of the U.S. population Kroger Makes Bold Push to Boost Online Shopping Read More INDUSTRY NEWS May 18, 2018 Cincinnati supermarket chain increases investment in U.K.’s Ocado, plans to license tech to run warehouses and make online deliveries Logistics center planned for Jamestown Mall site, county officials say Read More INDUSTRY NEWS May 18, 2018 The former shopping mall in north St. Louis County will be redeveloped into a logistics center by the same developer behind massive warehouse projects... CapRock Partners goes big in Norco Read More PRESS CENTER May 17, 2018 CapRock Partners acquired roughly 23 acres in Norco, CA and plans to develop a 425,000-square-foot industrial business park Target takes its Restock next-day deliveries nationwide Read More INDUSTRY NEWS May 16, 2018 The service should bring more competition for Amazon and Walmart. The Time May Be Right for More M&A in the REIT Sector Read More INDUSTRY NEWS May 16, 2018 Macro factors have aligned to make REIT tie-ups more likely. CAPROCK PARTNERS ADDS TO ROBUST DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE Read More PRESS CENTER May 15, 2018 CapRock Partners adds to robust development pipeline with acquisition of Norco Industrial Land Site Exports from California Ports Surged in April on Trade Unease Read More INDUSTRY NEWS May 15, 2018 Outbound container volumes at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach reached a 13-month high, a sign shippers want to move goods “before the gates cl... CapRock Partners Breaks Ground on 18-acre Industrial Development in Jurupa Valley Read More PRESS CENTER May 14, 2018 CapRock Partners today announced the groundbreaking of Serrano Business Park in Jurupa Valley CapRock Sets Ground Breaking for Norco Business Park Read More PRESS CENTER May 14, 2018 CapRock Partners acquired roughly 23 acres in Norco, CA and plans to develop a 425,000-square-foot industrial business park RENTV: CAPROCK PARTNERS BUYS 23 ACRES IN NORCO Read More PRESS CENTER May 11, 2018 RENTV: CapRock Partners has acquired 23 acres in Norco that will accommodate a planned, 425k sf industrial business park. Economists Think the Next U.S. Recession Could Begin in 2020 Read More INDUSTRY NEWS May 11, 2018 Majority of forecasters surveyed by WSJ predict the current expansion will end only after setting a record for longevity BLAU JOURNAL: CAPROCK PARTNERS ACQUIRES NORCO INDUSTRIAL LAND SITE Read More PRESS CENTER May 10, 2018 BLAU JOURNAL: CAPROCK PARTNERS, A NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA-BASED INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT FIRM, TODAY ANNOUNCED ITS ACQUISIT... Anheuser-Busch Will Buy Nikola’s Hydrogen-Powered Trucks Read More INDUSTRY NEWS May 4, 2018 An order for up to 800 vehicles for beverage distribution adds energy to a competition with Tesla and others to bring alternative-fuel big rigs to tru... 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Gig Economy Business Model Dealt a Blow in California Ruling Read More INDUSTRY NEWS May 1, 2018 The California Supreme Court on Monday made it much more difficult for companies to classify workers as independent contractors Prologis to Buy DCT Industrial Trust for $8.4 Billion Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 30, 2018 Logistics real-estate deal comes as a surge in e-commerce ramps up demand for warehouses and distribution centers Amazon says it invested $4.7 billion in the Inland Empire Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 27, 2018 Amazon invested $4.7 billion in the Inland Empire between 2012 and 2016 Amazon’s Fiscal Discipline Pays Off as It More Than Doubles Profit Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 26, 2018 Online retailer currently commands roughly 43 cents of every dollar spent online, according to analyst estimates UPS’s Balancing Act: More Packages, Less Spending Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 26, 2018 Executives vow to speed up ‘transformation’ plan to reduce costs as it manages surge in e-commerce packages Amazon to Start Offering In-Car Deliveries Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 24, 2018 Company is offering the service with GM and Volvo, but will customers allow strangers to access their personal spaces? For Warehouse Workers, Technology Starts to Look More Like Home Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 23, 2018 Smartphones, apps and even emojis are finding their way to logistics operations as companies look to lure workers raised on mobile tech Hasbro’s Sales Take a Hit From Collapse of Toys ‘R’ Us Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 23, 2018 Toy maker laying off executives, accelerating overhaul of sales team to better adapt to online shift U.S. Questions Cosco’s Takeover of Cargo Terminal in Long Beach Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 20, 2018 Chinese shipping giant willing to divest California port operations to clear CFIUS review of $6.3 billion takeover of Asian rival IMF Forecasts Global Growth of 3.9% This Year, Strongest Since 2011 Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 17, 2018 Investment spending and an acceleration in global trade seen driving global economy; warns of fallout from risk of trade disputes 80,000 more retail stores could close by 2025 Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 16, 2018 Tens of thousands of retail stores might have to close over the next few years to keep up with the pace of shoppers shifting from brick-and-mortar ret... 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Hunt Profit Jumps on Strong Freight Demand Pricing Gains Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 16, 2018 A 20% surge in first-quarter revenues signals growing financial strength among U.S. freight transportation providers U.S. Warehouse Market Getting Closer to Balance Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 10, 2018 Supply of new industrial real estate edged closer to demand in first quarter, says CBRE Trucking Hiring, Logistics Payrolls Surged Last Month Read More INDUSTRY NEWS April 6, 2018 Truckers added workers at the fastest pace in nearly three years to meet booming U.S. freight demand 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 PRESS CENTER 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 PRESS CENTER 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 PRESS CENTER 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 PRESS CENTER 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 PRESS CENTER 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 PRESS CENTER 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 PRESS CENTER 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 PRESS CENTER 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 PRESS CENTER 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 PRESS CENTER 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 PRESS CENTER 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 PRESS CENTER 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
