SoCal Still Draws Big Logistics Bets

IDC Logistics Doubles Down on SoCal Reshoring Hub

While many manufacturers are still weighing supply-chain adjustments, IDC Logistics has taken decisive action in SoCal (Southern California).

The company signed two leases totaling over 1.1 million square feet in the Inland Empire—highlighting the region’s continued role in U.S. reshoring strategies.

The larger lease covers an 844,000 sq ft facility in San Bernardino owned by Alere Property Group. CBRE confirms it's the second-largest industrial lease in the region this year. The second site, 260,000 sq ft in the City of Industry, is owned by Principal Real Estate Investors.

The San Bernardino site will support cold-chain logistics for retail and CPG clients. The City of Industry location will serve as the main production base for IDC’s in-house unit, IDC Made, with a weekly output of 15,000 units and 200 planned hires.

This marks IDC’s shift from 3PL to integrated manufacturing and fulfillment, aligning with growing demand for localized, responsive supply chains.

Despite this expansion, overall market fundamentals remain mixed.

The Inland Empire’s industrial vacancy rate rose to 8.4%—a post-2010 high—driven by large-scale move-outs, especially from older properties.

With new construction slowing, vacancy is expected to tighten gradually in late 2025 as the market rebalances.