CBRE ResearchCompany DetailsContacthttps://www.cbre.comArticles & NewsCold ChainRock Stars of the Supply Chain: Disruptions Shed Tremendous Light on the Cold ChainDavid Sours, SVP at CBRE, explains how there's been a groundswell of interest in the cold food chain and details how companies are making adjustments as a result.Design-BuildRebounding Economy, E-Commerce Boom Create Uptick in Warehouse Leasing MarketGeneral retail and wholesale claimed the largest share of the 100 leases, followed by e-commerce-only occupiers and food and beverage users.WarehousingLogistics Hubs Emerge to Address Ongoing Supply Chain DisruptionsAmong the top strategies playing out across the country is suppliers holding more inventory, also known as "safety stock," closer to large population centers to reduce shipping costs.Design-BuildFlexible Space Warehousing for the Cold Storage MarketWhen something like COVID-19 hits, cold storage capacity also transforms to become a more flexible solution for all the industry’s ever-changing demands.WarehousingFood and beverage sector gains ground in largest US warehouse leasesThe food & beverage industry, driven by the expansion of grocery delivery, significantly expanded its share of the largest 100 U.S. industrial & logistics leases by square footage last year.WarehousingDemand Surges for Cold Storage WarehousingStrong demand from online food sales is creating more opportunities for cold storage construction in the US, but challenges remain for developers and investors.Products & Press ReleasesWarehousingStudy: Supply Chain Restructuring Post-COVID-19 May Lead to More Demand for Industrial SpaceAccording to CBRE Research, a 5% increase in business inventories would translate into between 400-500 million square feet of additional warehouse space demand.WarehousingCoronavirus Will Increase Demand for Cold Storage OptionsThe COVID-19 pandemic is creating massive disruption in the food industry, which will result in increased demand for industrial cold storage space in the U.S
