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 coming months.  ...

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.   Nashville...

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 the city’s...