Interlogix Develops Five Vertical Logistics Parks in Mexico City, Focused on Last-Mile Solutions

Interlogix plans to develop five vertical logistics parks focused on last-mile solutions in Mexico City
According to company executives interviewed by SiiLA, while verticality improves space efficiency, it can also complicate logistics and facility design

Eduardo Neuman (left) and Alberto Mijares of Interlogix, developer of Lomas I. Photo: SiiLA.

By: SiiLA News

05/15/2024

In the first week of May, the SiiLA team visited the vertical logistics park Lomas I, developed by Interlogix in Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City. With 7,000 m² of Gross Leasable Area (GLA), the property is 100% occupied.

Although still novel in Brazil, this type of asset is already known in Mexico. Essentially, it consists of a industrial properties with multiple floors, similar to a shopping center parking lot but dedicated to cargo storage.

The visit included the SiiLA team, featuring CEO Giancarlo Nicastro and Alejandro Delgado, Country Manager Mexico. During the visit, Delgado interviewed Eduardo Neuman, founder and CEO of Interlogix, and Alberto Mijares, COO of the company, for an exclusive video content for REsource MX.

According to the executives, Lomas I is the first of five properties that Interlogix plans to create for a last-mile portfolio in Mexico City. The project is currently expanding, with over 7,000 m² (Lomas II) under construction.

The company has a total of 6,000 m² of land, which will allow them to reach 14,000 m² of GLA, including dockyards for vans and trailers and other features necessary for urban logistics.

Neuman and Mijares emphasized that Interlogix's expansion in the western region of Mexico City is part of a broader strategy that also includes the southern part of the Mexican capital. The second phase of Lomas I is expected to be delivered in September 2024, while Postes Interlogix, located in Alvaro Obregon, will be delivered on May 14 after approximately ten months of construction.

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Interlogix Postes is a project with over 3,000 m² | Projection: Interlogix.

Inspired by projects in Asia and Europe, where developments up to 250,000 m² are spread over 20 levels, interconnected by ramps and freight elevators for trucks, Interlogix's vertical industrial warehouses are already attracting various tenants.

Neuman recalls that replicating this construction model was challenging, requiring adaptation of the design and construction process to specific regulations, land use, and technical considerations for its proper functioning. According to the founder of Interlogix, the result was a "game-changer" in terms of proximity to the end customer.

Mijares noted that the verticalization of the company's assets met the needs of local clients. Lomas I, for example, serves companies of different sizes, either to strengthen their supply chains or to establish distribution points focused on end consumers.

The floors in Lomas I have a load capacity of 1T/m² and a ceiling height of 4.5 meters. Additionally, the yards can accommodate trailers up to 16 meters long. The property features high-speed freight elevators, underground parking for light commercial vehicles, and 24-hour security.

Vertical Logistics Could Be the Future

Interlogix Santa Fe is a project with over 5.8 thousand m² | Projection: Interlogix

Interlogix's available spaces range from 800 to 6,000 m². According to Market Analytics data, last-mile warehouses tend to be relatively small spaces, primarily located in central areas or within urban radii.

In Mexico City, the most sought-after regions for this type of asset are Alvaro Obregon, Azcapotzalco, Iztapalapa, and Vallejo – the Brazilian equivalents would be Guarulhos, ABC, Mauá, and Cajamar.

Vertical logistics parks have a diverse customer base, including e-commerce, B2B, and retailers. The facilities are also equipped to meet architectural and engineering regulations, including industries that require refrigerated chambers.

Neuman and Mijares acknowledge that while verticality is efficient in space utilization, it can complicate logistics and facility design, including truck turning radii. To address this, the company has implemented strategies to select clients whose operations can coexist without interference and established protocols that ensure efficient internal logistics.

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