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Whether you’re leasing a warehouse or renting one, automation is going to be a key factor in your success there. The amount of occupied distribution and warehouse space has increased by approximately 86.2% since 2000, and automation is a big part of that.
But how can automation benefit your commercial leases and the business being done there? Here are just a few of the benefits you can start reaping almost immediately after beginning the automation process.
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Industrial warehouse space is extremely important if you’re working with heavy machinery or operating in the freight moving industry. In the U.S., approximately 166,907 men and women are currently working in the storage and warehouse leasing industry. Leasing commercial property, as opposed to owning an industrial warehouse, is great for your business.

If you’re considering commercial leases for industrial warehouse operation, you should consider these benefits.

Save a Significant Amount of Money Compared to Owning a Warehouse
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According to Forbes, Americans are on the move these days and they are not necessarily moving to the places you might think. Florida has 3 of the top 10 cities Americans are moving to, Orlando #7, Jacksonville #2 and Tampa #1. Lakeland is strategically located directly in between Tampa and Orlando on the Interstate 4 corridor. We have access to 9.5 million people within a 100 mile radius which makes Lakeland the perfect warehouse and distribution hub. We have lower taxes than Tampa & Orlando! Lakeland is the perfect place

The amount of occupied warehousing and distribution space have increased by approximately 86.2% since 2000. If you’re one of the many people managing commercial warehousing, you’re probably aware of just how many small issues can crop up and throw a wrench in the whole operation.

To help you nimbly avoid those wrenches and create a more efficient workplace, here are a few simple steps you should be taking as a warehouse manager.

Maximize and Optimize Space

Renting a warehouse means you’re responsible for a large amount of space. It also means that you need to always use that space to

E-commerce is expected to grow at an average rate of 10% over the next five years, which will create some monumental opportunities for both owners and developers of commercial warehousing. In addition, business owners will definitely be looking for more manufacturing warhouse space and distribution warehouse space as their sales increase.

Whether you’re a business owner looking for help leasing a warehouse or you’re looking for someone to lease a warehouse that you own, here are a few essentials that entrepreneurs should look for in warehousing and distribution spaces.

Temperature Control
If you’re working with a heat-sensitive product or

Amazon is now turning to merchants who sell items on its marketplace for additional commercial warehousing. Utilizing warehouse space like this is a more cost-effective way of increasing the amount of inventory available for delivery to customers.

Under the Seller Fulfilled Prime program, the amount of inventory available for two-day shipping expanded vastly by almost 6 million products. This program was introduced earlier in the year as a way for Amazon’s sellers to label their products as “Prime Eligible,” even if Amazon isn’t responsible for shipping and handling. Many people are taking

 

Our buildings on Anchuca Drive are moving along quickly! We expect the first two buildings at Ruthven AirPark West to be available for occupancy January 2017. These Ground Level Warehouses provide space that can be used for office, warehousing or light manufacturing. Units offer flexible space options and unit configurations and are only 3.3 miles from a full interchange at Interstate 4. 3920 Anchuca Drive is an 18,200 square foot building that will have units of 1,820 sq. ft. minimum, 12′ x 12′ overhead doors and 18′ foot clear height. To schedule a personal tour of the property Call The Ruthvens

Since 2000, the amount of occupied distribution and warehouse space has seen an 86.2% increase. However, all of that commercial real estate development wasn’t done overnight.

In order to begin renting commercial real estate, you need to do things by the book. In order to get that commercial warehouse you may want in the future, here are a few mistakes you absolutely need to avoid.

Going in Blind

Would you buy a house before looking into what the other houses around the neighborhood are like? Before making any kind of investment, it’s important that you understand what the real estate

The Ruthvens are pleased to announce Forward Air Solutions, a recognized leader in regional distribution transportation for over 25 years, has expanded into 131,170 square feet at Ruthven Parkway Center.  This distribution lease brings 2825 Drane Field Road at Ruthven Parkway Center to full occupancy. Ruthven Parkway Center, which includes a second building next door will be available January 2017, provides immediate access to Interstate 4, Polk Parkway (570) and 9.5 million people within a 100-mile radius.
Forward Air Solutions is a national distribution network and logistics services provider, FAS specializes