Industrial Outdoor Storage

We offer tailored solutions for companies looking to purchase, sell or lease industrial-zoned outdoor storage space in any market across North America.

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What is Industrial Outdoor Storage?

Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) properties are a unique sub-sector within industrial real estate. The property is primarily outdoor land space, with a small portion of covered building space. It’s a key part of many supply chains, enabling companies to store heavy machinery, trucks/trailers and bulk materials along their routes but without the need for managing large warehouses.

Facility Needs

Our IOS specialty group focuses exclusively on these properties and has deep expertise on the complex zoning and entitlement requirements. We leverage our IOS listings network to help investors and tenants source, acquire and lease space for multiple needs.

  • Auto Salvage
  • Trucks/Vehicle Maintenance
  • Building Materials
  • Heavy Equipment Storage
  • Truck Terminals
  • Container Storage Yards
  • Bulk Material Storage Yards 
  • Landscaping  
  • Contractors / Laydown Yards
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Outside Chance: Investment Opportunities in Industrial Outdoor Storage

Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS), a twist on a classic property type, is attracting institutional capital. Industrial Outdoor Ventures’ Nick Firth and CBRE’s Brian Fiumara and Myles Harnden unpack why.