Industrial Market Trends

It's to recognize where demand may be moving next and which properties are positioned to benefit.

Change photo to something from the Wix that is not AI generated, I want authenticity. Over the past several years, companies have fundamentally changed how they think about manufacturing, distribution, inventory, and logistics.

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Industrial outdoor storage (IOS) is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after asset classes in industrial real estate. In Jacksonville, that trend is accelerating. What’s Driving Demand? Several key factors are pushing IOS to the forefront: Growth in logistics and distribution Increased need for truck parking Limited availability of usable land Rising costs for traditional industrial development Supply Constraints Unlike warehouse development, IOS sites face: Zoning limit

https://www.matthews.com/insights/jacksonville-industrial-q1-26 Most people are reading Jacksonville’s industrial market wrong right now. Vacancy is up. New supply hit. And the assumption is simple: Demand is slowing. It isn’t. Jacksonville has entered a supply digestion phase, not a demand contraction. Following a wave of 2025 deliveries totaling over 5M SF, vacancy has increased- but leasing activity and rent levels remain intact. Leasing activity remains strongest in the 5

Jacksonville’s industrial market continues to demonstrate long-term strength, even as short-term conditions shift. Q2 2025 data shows a market that is absorbing significant new supply while remaining fundamentally supported by infrastructure investment, port activity, and population growth. Over the past five years, Jacksonville has added more than 20 million square feet of industrial space. That pace of development has naturally introduced friction into the market, with vaca

When a major player like Amazon invests in industrial real estate, it signals strong market confidence and growth potential. Recently, Mike Salik, CCIM, of Matthews Real Estate Investment Services in Jacksonville, FL, played a key role in a significant transaction involving a 59,669-square-foot heavy industrial property in Panama City, FL. This deal, valued at $5.9 million, highlights the growing demand for industrial spaces tailored to e-commerce giants like Amazon. Amazon h