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Yellow Bankruptcy Liquidation Begins: Truck Terminals Across the U.S. Get Carved Up!
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.
2 days ago1 min read


The 2026 Industrial Real Estate Outlook: What Smart Companies Must Do Now
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.
5 days ago2 min read


Google Drops a Massive $40 Billion to Build New Data Centers in Texas!
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
Nov 191 min read


Washington Suspends Port Fees — A Turning Point for U.S.–China Shipping?
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
Nov 122 min read


Northwest Houston Industrial Boom: 3 Drivers Behind Record Leasing
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
Nov 42 min read


Trump Strikes Again: Truck Tariffs Escalate, Import Costs Surge
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
Oct 232 min read


Atlanta’s Warehouse Market Shifts: Short-Term Leases Take the Lead
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
Oct 171 min read


Energy Strains and Cold Storage Scarcity: The New Battleground of U.S. Industrial Real Estate
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
Oct 172 min read


As Interest Rates Stay High, Investors Flock to Data Centers and Cold Storage
In 2025, with interest rates still near historic highs, investors are asking: where is real estate capital going? While office and...
Oct 92 min read


FedEx and UPS Add Peak Season Surcharges Despite Weak Shipping Demand
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
Oct 32 min read
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