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Industrial Signals for Hawaiʻi Strategy

Alika Cosner

Q1 2026 shows normalized industrial demand: TEU declines driven by tariff timing, yet absorption and NOI are positive. Hawaiʻi strategy: prioritize resilience: flexible leases, safety stock and near-port modular space.

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Industrial Signals for Hawaiʻi Strategy

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Market intelligence, trends, and deal context.

A curated view of recent reports and commentary for owners, investors, and occupiers across Hawai‘i industrial real estate.

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Oʻahu industrial market: 5 takeaways every property owner should know from Q3 2026

Oʻahu industrial market: 5 takeaways every property owner should know from Q3 2026

Oʻahu’s industrial market remains tight, but rising operating costs, changing rental trends, and evolving tenant demand are reshaping leasing strategies. Explore five key takeaways from the Q3 2026 Colliers report and what they mean for property owners.

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Hawaiʻi industrial market snapshot: What to expect in the final months of 2026

Hawaiʻi industrial market snapshot: What to expect in the final months of 2026

Interest rates, rising operating costs, and economic uncertainty are reshaping Hawaiʻi’s industrial real estate market. Discover what landlords, tenants, and investors should consider before year-end 2026.

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The five most-read Hawaiʻi industrial real estate articles of 2026

The five most-read Hawaiʻi industrial real estate articles of 2026

Explore five of 2026’s most-read articles on Hawaiʻi’s industrial real estate market, featuring insights for investors, property owners, and tenants.

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One broker or a brokerage team? What industrial property owners should know

One broker or a brokerage team? What industrial property owners should know

A well-coordinated brokerage team can help industrial property owners expand market reach, leverage specialized expertise, and execute leasing strategies more efficiently while protecting long-term asset value.

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80+ leases. Three months. One strategic plan.

80+ leases. Three months. One strategic plan.

Hawaiʻi Industrial Advisors helped Kamehameha Schools navigate the transition of 80+ tenant leases across a 219,000-square-foot Kalihi portfolio in just three months.

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The comp doesn’t always tell the full story

The comp doesn’t always tell the full story

A rental rate may look straightforward on paper, but the circumstances behind a deal can tell a very different story.

Market InsightsIndustrial Real EstateLeasing
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Industrial Momentum Meets Island Logistics
Alika Cosner

Industrial Momentum Meets Island Logistics

National industrial demand has rebounded - accelerating absorption and NOI - but Hawaiʻi's logistics are uniquely port-dependent. Investors and tenants must prioritize operational upgrades and proximate contingency space.

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Key differences between a typical landlord rep and a high-performing rep

Key differences between a typical landlord rep and a high-performing rep

The difference between simply representing a property and actively creating value often comes down to strategy, preparation, and market knowledge.

Landlord RepresentationCommercial Real EstateProperty Owners
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Turning the SWOT into an action plan

Turning the SWOT into an action plan

A SWOT analysis is only useful when it leads to action — here’s how owners can turn observations into practical next steps.

Property StrategyIndustrial Real EstateProperty Owners
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Threats: What external risks could reduce competitiveness?

Threats: What external risks could reduce competitiveness?

Some of the biggest threats to an industrial property may come from outside the building itself, making it important for owners to understand the forces shaping competitiveness.

Risk ManagementIndustrial Real EstateProperty Owners
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Opportunities: Where can the owner create more value?

Opportunities: Where can the owner create more value?

When market conditions change, owners can look beyond traditional leasing strategies to uncover new ways to make an industrial property more valuable.

Property ValueProperty StrategyIndustrial Real Estate
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