News Summary
GTIS Partners LP has successfully acquired a 24-acre industrial site in Savannah, expanding its portfolio with plans for substantial Class A industrial development. This acquisition emphasizes Savannah’s high demand for quality industrial properties and its strategic location, vital for logistics with proximity to major highways and the Port of Savannah. The robust industrial market in Savannah showcases significant leasing activity, signaling strong investor interest and healthy growth in the real estate sector.
Savannah, Georgia – On September 4, 2025, GTIS Partners LP, a prominent global real estate investment firm managing $4.6 billion in assets, successfully acquired a 24-acre industrial site in Savannah. This acquisition is part of GTIS’s strategy to develop a substantial amount of Class A industrial space, totaling 297,163 square feet across two buildings. The demand for quality industrial properties is currently high, notably due to Savannah’s advantageous geographical location and the ongoing expansion of its logistical infrastructure.
The newly acquired site is strategically positioned in the Highway 21 corridor, providing seamless access to Interstate 95 and being located less than 10 miles from the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal. This terminal is recognized as the largest and fastest-growing container terminal in North America, reinforcing Savannah’s role as a critical hub for shipping and logistics.
Savannah’s warehouse leasing market has shown remarkable strength in 2025, with a record of 4.6 million square feet leased in the first quarter alone. Additionally, nearly 3 million square feet were leased from April to August, signifying a robust demand for industrial space in the region. This trend indicates a healthy commercial real estate market driven by significant growth in tenant interest.
GTIS Partners’ acquisition marks the firm’s 16th industrial investment in the U.S. The investment into this new site adds to GTIS’s portfolio, which now exceeds 10 million square feet in U.S. industrial assets and has cumulative project costs totaling over $1.2 billion. The firm’s focus is primarily on properties in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Texas, with an emphasis on smaller industrial products, particularly those under 200,000 square feet, where the current vacancy rate stands at 6.3%. In contrast, the larger segment of properties (those over 750,000 square feet) is experiencing a higher vacancy rate of 14.3%.
Market activity in Savannah supports the clear interest from investors in the area. A recent sale of a 942,210-square-foot distribution center at 125 Feldspar Drive was completed for $100.6 million, purchased by Goldman Sachs Alternatives. This facility boasts 183 truck doors and is set to become a significant benchmark for industrial investment within Savannah. The high-profile sale, alongside another acquisition in the area by LBA Logistics of a 491,329-square-foot facility at 50 Innovation Drive, which was sold vacant, indicates a consistent trend of robust investment activity targeting the industrial sector.
Analysts observe that Savannah’s industrial market is characterized by high absorption rates and growing tenant demand, making it a prime location for institutional investors. The ongoing port expansions and increasing local industry demands further enhance the strategic appeal of Savannah for industrial investments.
In 2024, the Savannah-Hilton Head market saw impressive trading activity, with investors exchanging $455 million in industrial assets across 11 transactions, showcasing an active and competitive market environment. This trend highlights the attractiveness of Savannah’s industrial sector, bolstered by its strategic location and expanding logistical capabilities.
Overall, the favorable market conditions and strong investor interest in Savannah’s industrial landscape are poised to continue attracting significant investment, further driving the development and growth of the area’s industrial real estate market in the years to come.
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Industrial Real Estate
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