Agility strengthens global operations with three new bases

AMB has commenced development of a 240,000 square foot (22,300 square meter) build-to-suit facility for Agility in Houston. Named AMB IAH Airfreight 7, the development is proximate to Houston Intercontinental Airport and near the Port of Houston, and will serve Agility's Project Logistics division specializing in oil industry equipment transportation.

As part of the transaction, AMB has acquired the 66,000 square foot (6,100 square meter) facility which is currently occupied by Agility proximate to Houston Intercontinental Airport. AMB intends to re-lease the facility, named AMB Taft Distribution Center, upon Agility's transfer to the AMB IAH Airfreight 7 build-to-suit.

'As we continue to experience increased demand for our services, we appreciate partnering with AMB for our logistics real estate needs,' explained Elias Monem, Agility CEO, Middle East & Africa. 'AMB's attention to Agility, and ability to meet multi-market requirements, has enabled us to offer our customers quick and flexible implementations at major logistics hubs as we grow our business.'

Agility's first lease with AMB in Europe was signed for AMB Gonesse Distribution Center in Paris, a 598,000 square foot (55,600 square meter) development adjacent to Le Bourget Airport and southwest of Paris' Charles de Gaulle International Airport. Agility is leasing approximately 135,000 square feet (12,600 square meters) in AMB Gonesse Distribution Center, establishing in-country headquarters to further expand its business in France.

'Our development expertise, plus our ability to provide Agility with ideal facilities at three key global trade locations, was a significant factor in the selection of AMB to assist this important global customer's expansion plans,' says Steve Callaway, Senior Vice President, Director of Customer Development for AMB. 'This is a great example of how AMB works flexibly with customers and demonstrates how our customer-focused solutions can combine development leasing, build-to-suit and structured sale transactions across multiple continents.'

Following the agreement in Paris, Agility leased approximately 58,000 square feet (5,400 square meters) of AMB Fokker Logistics Center 2A in Amsterdam. The 118,000 square foot (17,500 square meter) development is proximate to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Europe's third-largest airport for cargo volume, and meets Agility's need for a functional and state-of-the-art air cargo and distribution facility.