Under construction square footage tripled from Q1 2021 to Q2 2021 to keep pace with the rising demand for warehouse space.
Key Takeaways
- Under construction square footage tripled from Q1 2021 to Q2 2021 to keep pace with the rising demand for warehouse space.
- Rates continue to climb as demand for industrial space has stayed well ahead of supply.
- Smaller warehouse users are struggling to find space in this landlord friendly market.
- Institutional investors continue to have appetite for new construction assets both occupied and vacant.
Charlotte Market Summary
Larger industrial leases continue to flood the market with FedEx leasing 641,000 SF at Metrolina Park in the North submarket. Amazon has not showed any signs of slowing down with the leasing of two last-mile, new delivery stations totaling just over 324,000 SF in the Airport/West and North submarkets. York County has also been a popular destination for large industrial tenants with Masonite and Rugs.com leasing out 370,000 SF and 275,000 SF respectively.