CRE Industrial Property Insights and Inspiration

CRE 1-2-3: The Role of Location in Warehouse Leasing

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1 INSIGHT

For tenants, location is the single most powerful factor in warehouse leasing. The right site can reduce shipping costs, improve delivery speeds, and ensure steady access to labor. Tenants who strategically align their space with customer hubs, ports, and highways gain a competitive edge in both cost efficiency and service reliability.

2 ACTION STEPS FOR TENANTS

  • Evaluate how a location impacts your delivery times and shipping expenses; even a slightly closer site to your customers can save millions annually in logistics costs.
  • Choose a location with access to the workforce you need today and room to expand tomorrow, avoiding costly relocations down the line.

3 TAKEAWAYS

  • Transportation is your biggest cost, and location is the lever to reduce it.
  • Closer proximity to customers means faster fulfillment and better service.
  • Selecting the right submarket reduces risk of costly relocations later.