San Jose’s industrial leasing activity outperformed the market average in 2025, particularly in Q3 , driven by several large logistics and selective flex leases.   Total annual leasing reached 4.8 million square feet , up sharply from 3.1 million square feet in 2024 . Q3 alone recorded about 1.7 million square feet , nearly double last year’s level, confirming that the rebound was not a one-off but part of a broader demand recovery (CoStar). However, higher leasing volume has

The United States plans to impose new tariffs on semiconductor products imported from China starting June 23, 2027 . These tariffs will be added on top of the existing tariff regime , not used as a replacement.   Under a December 23, 2025 Federal Register filing , the tariffs are structured in phases: the framework takes effect immediately at 0% , with the rate increasing 18 months later . The final rate must be announced at least 30 days before implementation . Any increase

By the end of 2025, the Los Angeles industrial real estate market had stabilized. Key indicators—including available space, new leasing activity, and move-outs—stopped deteriorating.   Large-scale lease givebacks seen in 2023–2024 did not repeat.  While demand is not strong, the market is now able to absorb new industrial supply. This marks a clear shift from the prior two years, when widespread downsizing and early terminations pushed more than 30 million square feet back to

Is warehouse power really that important?   Yes—because in the U.S. today, power determines whether a warehouse can still be used in the future .   State climate and energy policies are tightening, and warehouses are now directly affected. Power capacity and energy efficiency are no longer background utilities. They influence operating costs, approvals, leasing decisions, and long-term viability .   Energy rules are getting stricter States such as California are raising energ

Import volume is a key indicator for U.S. retail, logistics, and supply chain conditions.   It signals how inventory, freight rates, and supply chain pressure will evolve in the months ahead.   Recent reports show that retailers expect weak containerized imports and slower restocking to continue into 2026.   NRF explains that ongoing tariff pressure and trade-policy uncertainty have pushed retailers to bring goods in earlier, resulting in lower import volumes now and in the c

Which U.S. Cities Lead the Big-Box Warehouse Market?   Recent leasing data shows four standout markets for large warehouses: Oklahoma City, Nashville, Richmond and Columbus .   Oklahoma City Warehouses A market dominated by owner-users, so leasable space is naturally tight. Hobby Lobby alone controls 11M+ sq ft  and added another 1.9M sq ft  facility last year. Spec buildings lease quickly to major users like Amazon and Walmart. Big-box leasing is up 56%  vs. pre-pandemic.  

CUPS Realty has built a strong network and stays ahead of market trends. In addition to real estate services, our team has extensive knowledge in U.S. logistics, shipping, e-commerce, and overseas warehousing, enabling us to offer comprehensive consulting services to our clients.

CUPS Realty has offices in Qingdao and Taiwan in China, as well as Texas and Georgia in the U.S. With over 8 years of experience in the U.S. commercial real estate market, we have successfully assisted hundreds of businesses in completing transactions and have become the go-to commercial real estate provider for many companies in the U.S.

Last week, Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced a $40 billion plan  to build three new data centers   in Texas — one in Armstrong County  and two in Haskell County , including a site with solar and battery storage  to reduce grid impact.   Why Texas Became Google’s Strategic Choice During the joint announcement, both Sundar Pichai and Texas Governor Greg Abbott stressed that Texas is becoming a central hub for AI infrastructure and data center expansion .   Key ad

EN CONTENT: The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced that starting November 10, 2025 (12:01 a.m. EST) , it will suspend for one year the port fees on all China-built cargo ships docking at American ports . This move ends months of turbulence that rattled the global shipping market and may mark a subtle shift in U.S.–China trade relations .   Why Port Fees Suspension Matters For exporters and carriers on U.S.–China routes, removing the port fee instantly cuts operating c

1. New Class-A Developments Drive Record Leasing in Houston Houston’s leasing surge is fueled by a wave of newly completed warehouses entering the market. Even as construction across the metro has slowed due to high borrowing and building costs, several areas—WestPoint 45, Southwest Far, and South Highway 35—have moved ahead with large-scale projects. Most of these are located along Beltway 8, Houston’s 88-mile loop, giving tenants easy access to major freight routes. One of

To boost U.S. manufacturing , President Donald Trump  signed an executive order that will take effect on November 1 , imposing new tariffs on heavy-duty trucks, medium-duty trucks, and buses . The move aims to reduce reliance on imported vehicles and parts while encouraging production inside the United States.   What’s Changing Heavy and medium trucks : 25% import tariff Buses : 10% import tariff Key parts  like engines, transmissions, tires, and chassis will also face the 25

In Atlanta , warehouse tenants are changing how they sign leases.  Big companies used to lock in 7–8 year terms  for stability. Now, most prefer shorter deals  to stay flexible.（ costar.com ）   Atlanta’s Warehouse Lease Terms Are Shrinking For warehouses over 100,000 sq. ft. , the average lease is now about 5.5 years  — down 20%  from the pre-pandemic average of nearly 7 years .  This shows that companies value flexibility over long-term security , adjusting faster to market

If you ask what’s driving the next boom in U.S. industrial real estate, you’ll likely hear two answers: data centers  and cold storage .  Both are in short supply in 2025, with rents climbing and tenants competing fiercely for limited space.（ jpmorgan.com ）   Rising Technical Demands Data Centers:  AI and high-performance computing have pushed data centers to new limits. Power density now averages 12 kW per rack, up from 6–8 kW, and many facilities are built with liquid-cooli

In 2025, with interest rates still near historic highs, investors are asking: where is real estate capital going?   While office and...

In the U.S., every year-end shopping rush—from Thanksgiving and Black Friday through Christmas and New Year—brings peak season surcharges . It has become industry routine, and giants like FedEx  and UPS  are no exception.   But 2025 looks different. According to ShipMatrix , average daily volume this peak season will grow by less than 20%  compared with early 2025—far below the nearly 100% surge in 2013  and 50% jump in 2020 . Total deliveries are projected at 2.3 billion pac

Union Pacific has announced 15 new focus sites  across the U.S. , located in Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, Washington,...

The global data center  market in 2025 is tighter than ever. Demand is surging far beyond supply, power and cabinet capacity in major...

Dalfen Industrial has acquired the warehouse at 4975 Powder Springs Dallas Road in Atlanta for $31.1 million  (about $89 per square foot)...

In 2025, the federal funds rate remains around 4.5%. With tight credit and high borrowing costs, industrial real estate can no longer...