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Gulf Relay Expands Dallas Footprint

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By Colliers International

350,150 SF Industrial Lease Signed in South Dallas

Gulf Relay, a fast-growing full-service third-party logistics provider (3PL), has signed a lease for an additional 350,150 square-foot space located at Crossroads Trade Center 1 in South Dallas.  Currently operating out of Coppell, TX in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and based out of Clinton, MS., the move significantly expands the company’s Dallas footprint bringing its total network in DFW to 460,000 square feet and its U.S. network to 700,000+ square feet. Gulf Relay combines strategic assets, cutting-edge technology, warehouse operations and smart logistics professionals to manage freight nationwide. 

 

“This is a key strategic growth milestone accomplishment for Gulf Relay,” said Gulf Relay’s Chief Supply Chain Officer, Scott Fleener. “We are extremely focused on our customer’s needs and delivering optimal supply chain solutions.  Gulf Relay is laser-focused on executing as a seamless integrated element of our customers’ supply chain through services and technology.”

 

Colliers industrial team led by Ward Richmond, along with James Ewing, represented the tenant. Richmond’s team specializes in representing logistics and transportation companies with their supply chain real estate needs throughout North America. Cushman & Wakefield team members, Kurt Griffin and Nathan Orbin, represented the landlord. Clarion Partners team members, Jack Stamets and Andy Lowe, were also involved in the transaction. 

 

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Ward Richmond | Colliers | Dallas

Ward Richmond

Vice Chairman

Dallas

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Ward specializes in working with C-level executives and operational specialists to develop and execute corporate real estate strategies on a local and global basis in an effort to maximize operational efficiencies and value. His primary focus is representing dominant logistics companies in the acquisition and disposition of “supply chain real estate” - distribution centers, truck terminals, last mile hubs, manufacturing facilities and industrial land.

With over 17 years of experience, Ward has developed an unparalleled understanding of Supply Chain Real Estate strategy via negotiating 1000+ transactions, globally, in 50+ cities while generating tens of millions in value for his customers. Not to mention - he has fun doing it! His clients and teammates are all folks who you can trust with a handshake. Life is too short to operate any other way. 

Ward enjoys reading, writing and speaking about CRE, eCommerce and the logistics industry. He hosts the Truckin’ On podcast and has been featured on other podcasts like the GaryVee Audio Experience, The Cardone Zone and Supply Chain Now. Ward also has been interviewed by multiple publications including the Wall Street Journal and has been a featured speaker at multiple real estate and logistics conferences around the globe.

Ward is currently on the steering committee for the Colliers Logistics & Transportation Solutions Group and an active member of the IWLA and the Texas Warehouse Association. 

Ward is a life long athlete having played collegiate football and rugby. He has completed three Ironman triathlons. He currently practices meditation, hot yoga and is passionate about biohacking and mental health.

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James Ewing | Colliers | Dallas

James Ewing

Vice President

Dallas

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James Ewing is an Associate Vice President in the Dallas-Fort Worth office of Colliers International and specializes in representing dominant occupiers of industrial real estate in the acquisition and disposition of “supply chain real estate” warehouses, truck terminals, manufacturing facilities and industrial land.

Our team within Colliers specializes in working with C-level executives and operational specialists to develop and execute corporate real estate strategies on a local and global basis in an effort to maximize operational efficiencies and value. As a globally recognized leader in commerical real estate, the team has developed unparalleled experience and negotiated over 500 Supply Chain Real Estate transactions, globally and in 50+ US cities while generating millions in value for their customers – a list that includes companies ranging from family owned 3PL’s to multiple Fortune 50 corporations.

James attended the University of Pittsburgh where he received his bachelor’s degree in Finance and Supply Chain Management and upon graduation, moved to Dallas to begin working with Colliers.

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