How Will Announced Tariffs Impact Commercial Real Estate?
By Dov Hertz The commercial real estate (CRE) sector is closely following the announcement of tariffs by the new administration. While the ultimate fate of these tariffs is up in the air, and delays and negotiations are ongoing, there may well be ripple effects in CRE and in industrial logistics development. The measures, aimed initially at Canada,…
Interest Rates? Sure. But Other Factors Impact Industrial Real Estate Market Growth
By Dov Hertz The industrial real estate sector, like the overall real estate market, is closely tied to interest rate movements. When borrowing costs rise, development slows, acquisitions become costlier, and investor appetite can wane. Conversely, when interest rates decline, capital becomes more accessible, fueling growth in logistics hubs, warehouses, and distribution centers. Yet, as…
DHPH Completes Last-Mile Facility in Philly
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Labor Agreement Prevents Damaging Ports Strike
By Dov Hertz The recent agreement between the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) will help to ensure the smooth functioning of East and Gulf Coast ports, preventing a potentially damaging strike that could have shut down operations and caused widespread economic disruption. This contract, which spans six years, is…
Fires, Hurricanes, and Flooding: Building Resilient Supply Chains Amid the Growing Climate Crisis
By Dov Hertz As the impacts of climate change intensify, U.S. businesses are increasingly recognizing the need to adapt their supply chains to withstand severe weather events and natural disasters. From wildfires in California to hurricanes along the Gulf Coast and floods across the nation, the resilience of both global and local supply chains is…
Exploring Nuclear Power to Meet AI’s Growing Energy Needs
By Dov Hertz Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, driving demand for computing power to new heights. This surge in computational needs brings a corresponding spike in energy consumption, creating a pressing challenge for data centers and AI-focused enterprises: how to sustainably meet escalating power demands. For industrial real estate developers,…
PRESS RELEASE: NEREJ PODCAST
Dov Hertz of DH Property provides commercial real estate development tips on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast NEREJ PODCAST: Learn key commercial real estate strategies from Dov Hertz of DH Property Holdings on the NEREJ Podcast. Dov Hertz’s full interview on the NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast can be found on the NEREJ channel on YouTube, as well as the…
The Transformative Impact of AI on Industrial Logistics
By Dov Hertz Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing all elements of our culture, including industrial logistics, where it is reshaping the way businesses handle supply chain challenges, manage freight, and optimize operations. From expediting document processing to enhancing route optimization, AI is becoming indispensable for companies aiming to boost efficiency and remain competitive. As we…
2024 Holiday Shopping Season Reveals New E-Commerce TrendsBy Dov Hertz
In the fall of 2024, the National Retail Federation predicted a strong surge in e-commerce activity during the holiday season, projecting an 8% to 9% year-over-year increase in volume–a remarkable dollar increase from $295.1 billion in 2023 to an estimated $297.9 billion in 2024. These numbers underscored the sustained importance of online shopping to consumers,…
The Untapped Potential of Smaller Industrial AssetsBy Dov Hertz
The industrial real estate sector has undergone a rapid transformation in recent years, with developers overwhelmingly focusing on large-scale projects, particularly warehouses exceeding 100,000 square feet. While larger properties benefit from economies of scale, this focus has created a significant opportunity for smaller industrial assets—those under 100,000 square feet—that are increasingly in short supply. Smaller…