Economy

The industrial real estate firm pointed to myriad factors for better than good market conditions in 2016, which it said are likely to continue in 2017, including: low interest rates, strong consumer spending, and e-commerce activity continuing to heat up. And on top of that JLL cited how potential future infrastructure investment, coupled with continued company expansion, could serve as demand drivers for future warehouse and distribution center development, too.

Following contraction in 2015, third quarter of 2016 saw shipments increase by 10% over the same period last year.

Toyota Material Handling U.S.A. headquarters staff expected to grow 40% by 2019.

56% of shoppers who complete 75% or more of their shopping online during Black Friday and Cyber Monday expect delivery in 2 days or less.

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Orders and shipments remain strong following record month.

Survey reveals half of consumers are not planning to shop Black Friday this holiday season.

Market grapples with changing consumer demographics, regulatory issues, the need for cost containment, advances in 3D printing and updating legacy lines.

Food and beverage sector expected to produce more than half the growth.

RIA reports the market set new records for the first nine months of 2016.

PMI index at 51.9 in October, a 0.4 percent gain over October, and it was 1.3 percent above the 12-month average of 50.6.

Overall propensity to finance increased asuse of leases and secured loans grew and share of cash purchases declined.

Market research and consulting firm forecasts 3.3% CAGR through 2025 as plastics continue to dominate.

Shipments up 1.4% compared to August 2015 sales, including a 5% increase in unit handling equipment.

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