Fortress, one of South Africa's premier listed REITS, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="recently wrote about (opens in a new tab)" href="https://fortressfund.co.za/press/logistics-will-be-a-part-of-the-rebuild-of-the-economic-recovery/" target="_blank">recently wrote about</a> how the accelerated adoption of e-commerce and supply chain innovation post-pandemic is helping to reshape the commercial property sector in South Africa, especially the logistics real estate sector.

In a webinar on the future of South Africa's logistics industry, hosted by the company earlier this year, a key insight gained was that activity has increased in the logistics real estate sector in the last 12 months as online shopping habits have become more widespread — especially during the lockdown period.

Given this expected growth in demand for ecommerce and delivery to home services, Black Pepper Properties is repositioning ourselves, to assist corporate customers with a move into logistics warehousing.

Taking the growth of ecommerce businesses like Amazon and Takealot locally, the growth of the online to home delivery trend is clearly evident. We are the specialists who can help you establish your warehouse presence in order to facilitate this new, fast-growing consumer trend.

While this trend of people wanting goods and services delivered to their homes was undoubtedly spurred on by lockdown, now that the economy has opened up, this change in shopping habits looks set to stay. While business as a whole has suffered in 2020, pivoting in order to meet changing consumer demand is one way of ensuring relevance as we move towards 2021.

Need help with a logistics move for your business? <a href="mailto:simon@blackpepperonline.co.za">Email us</a> or call us on 083 261 2861 to discuss your needs and the solutions we offer.

Is logistics a growth lever for South Africa's economy in 2021?

In recent years, Cape Town has seen a surge of growth in industrial property, with the emergence of new industrial nodes in addition to the well established industrial areas such as Epping, Montague Gardens and Brackenfell. Besides a large international airport, Cape Town's port also makes it an attractive industrial location from a logistics point of view. Cape Town's industrial nodes are well positioned close to the N1 and N2, the major arterials serving the rest of the country. Here are some of our featured Cape Town industrial properties:
<a href="https://blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/property/to-let/industrial/durbanville/the-studios-atlas-gardens-industrial-property-to-let-in-durbanville/3a778b91-4ae9-4f3c-a4b6-1106fad3571d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Studios Atlas Gardens</a>
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Address: 1 Wild Olive Road, Atlas Gardens
The Studio Atlas Gardens is a tranquil working environment with low traffic and noise factors. It's close to N7 which gives quick access to N1 or R27 without traffic congestion. The offices have a modern design with plenty of flexibility and choice in unit size. Offices are also very secure with roller shutter doors and 24 hour security, along with ample parking.
<a href="https://blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/property/to-let/industrial/atlantic-hills/atlantic-hills-industrial-property-to-let-in-atlantic-hills/cd844484-bba5-4c9f-88e5-ace30615ea69" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Atlantic Hills</a>
Atlantic Hills Industrial Units are located within Atlantic Hills Business Park in the Durbanville area at the intersection of the N7 and M12. Atlantic Hills provides easy access to the Cape Town Harbour and Cape Town International Airport, both within a 22km radius from the park. The secure industrial estate will boast 24-hour security surveillance, as well as security fencing. Units range from 560sqm to 2 200sqm.
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<a href="https://blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/property/to-let/industrial/montague-gardens/montague-business-park-industrial-property-to-let-in-montague-gardens/0b69eb1e-f3d7-4369-ba9f-812e3790b914" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Montague Park</a>
Montague Park, on the northern border of Cape Town’s premier industrial node – Montague Gardens – and with easy access to all major arterial routes, has become one of the most desirable mixed-use locations in greater Cape Town.
The Park also offers new tailor made development opportunities which can accommodate either one tenant or multiple tenants as the building may be sub-divided into units ranging from 3 000sqm to 12 000sqm.
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<img class="alignnone wp-image-25468" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/black-pepper/image/upload/v1604390027/Screenshot-2020-11-03-at-09.41.52_vqbrud.png" alt="" width="800" height="455" />
<a href="https://blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/property/to-let/industrial/richmond-park-wc/richmond-park-industrial-property-to-let-in-richmond-park-wc/7985210b-5e53-4b7b-a915-f64086f1b454" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Richmond Park</a>
Richmond Park, Cape Town’s West Coast growth node, just 17 kilometres from the CBD, is a world class, mixed-use development integrating retail, light industrial and office space in a secure, landscaped precinct of 84 hectares.
The park offers close proximity and easy access to major highways and myCITI bus stops, and the facility has Eskom power and fibre-optic infrastructure.
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<img class="alignnone wp-image-25469" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/black-pepper/image/upload/v1604390026/Screenshot-2020-11-03-at-09.47.29_joaiax.png" alt="" width="800" height="566" />
<img class="alignnone wp-image-25471" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/black-pepper/image/upload/v1604390023/Screenshot-2020-11-03-at-09.47.47_wjthc1.png" alt="" width="800" height="446" />Interested in these Cape Town industrial properties, or looking for something else? Chat to us today to find out more.

Cape Town Industrial Property

Industrial property in Durban is on a growth trajectory - despite the challenges of 2020. Durban's major advantage is its location, with reasonable access to both Johannesburg and Cape Town, in addition to the fact that it contains South Africa's largest port. The city also contains good infrastructure in terms of highways, as well as the King Shaka International Airport. Here are two premium industrial properties we can offer in the Durban area:
<a href="https://blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/property/to-let/industrial/cornubia/cornubia-ridge-logistics-park-industrial-property-to-let-in-cornubia/83fc1857-05a1-472f-a4cf-1e52c07f44b9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cornubia Ridge Logistics Park</a>
Cornubia Ridge Logistics Park is located within the catchment area of the government's re-industrialisation plan for the Durban region. The area continues to attract investment in logistics facilities with fantastic exposure off the N2 north and south.
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Cornubia Ridge Logistics Park is strategically located to maximise support for logistics and supply chain strategies, and is ideally situated for the quick distribution of products. It's close to Umhlanga's thriving business hub, King Shaka International Airport and Dube Tradeport. With all this nearby, as a tenant you'll be close to retail hubs, trade ports and the main routes to Durban North.


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In terms of access to the property, 24 hour manned and gated security entry is easily accessible from all major highways including the N2 (in both directions) and the M41.
<a href="https://blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/property/to-let/industrial/mobeni/clairwood-logistics-park-industrial-property-to-let-in-mobeni/88db6a23-2e12-4e0a-8a42-6d701aef007b" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Clairwood Logistics Park</a>


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In 2020, the former Clairwood racecourse and last remaining flat land available for development in Durban's South Basin, is now evolving into a world-class logistics hub. Today, Clairwood Logistics Park offers excellent proximity to Durban's port and main arterials. Specifically, Clairwood contains two entrances from the North and South, with exits to the M4 and Higgonson Highway, which provides access to the N2. It offers easy access from the M4 North and South, as well as Barrier Lane, and is 11 minutes from Durban's port.


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Clairwood offers over 25 000sqm under roof, a 4om yard, pumps and tanks, and 24 hour security.


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Interested in these Durban industrial properties? Chat to us today to find out more.&nbsp;

Durban Industrial Property

Almost every industry has suffered in South Africa since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. The fact that the country was struggling economically before the pandemic hit means that the effects look to be even more devastating, and the recovery looks slower, than many other countries around the world.

There's one industry that's been somewhat immune to this serious downturn though - and that's e-commerce. Although e-commerce was originally not able to operate in South Africa, the government quickly reversed that decision and e-commerce stores opened before bricks and mortars did. Added to this were growing fears about the spread of the virus due to social contact grew, meaning that shopping online could largely eliminate this risk.

If it continues, this e-commerce "mini-boom" will have a knock-on effect for industrial landlords, who will benefit for the increased demand for physical warehouse space. This is in sharp contrast to commercial landlords, who are bearing the brunt of the reduced demand for physical space, as well as tenants who are unable to afford rent because their businesses haven't been operating at normal capacity.

This trend seems to be global, and not just limited to South Africa. For example, analysts have found that the industrial and logistics sector in the Asia/Pacific region has proved much more resilient in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.

“The sector continues to grow in its appeal to global investors as a stable and secure asset class, which will benefit in the post-COVID-19 era from the exponential increase in demand for online retail services," <a href="https://www.savills.com/prospects/sectors-ind-log-resilience.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">says Michael Fenton, Australian head of industrial and logistics at global real estate company Savills</a>. "When compared with other asset classes, such as office and retail, logistics generally offers longer and more stable income streams and lower capital expenditure over the investment life cycle,” he adds.

In <a href="https://www.schroders.com/en/za/intermediary/insights/markets/is-the-industrial-sector-positioned-for-even-stronger-growth-after-covid-19/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">a July article on the industrial sector</a>, global investment firm Shroders echoed the view that, with non-essential shops forced to close during the pandemic, online shopping accelerated dramatically across all age groups in many countries across the world. The firm believes that even when physical shops are fully reopened, many people will continue to shop online as users (many of whom were first-time e-shoppers) have realised how simple and convenient it can be. This, in turn, leads to sustained and even increased demand for warehouse space.

The firm also lists other reasons for the sector's resilience, such as stronger demand for storage due to higher inventory levels. This is due to an increase in "safety stock" for the future, as certain retailers (such as food and pharmacies) experienced dramatic demand during the early stages of lockdown.

Most analysts agree that the growth in e-commerce was happening before the pandemic hit, and the events of 2020 have simply accelerated it. If this remains true, distribution warehouses become an even more essential component of the new e-commerce economy - providing light at the end of the tunnel to industrial landlords and property investors during what has already been a tumultuous year.

Industrial property and the e-commerce boom

Gosforth Park is an industrial precinct positioned at an extremely strategic transport confluence, linking Gauteng to the rest of the province, country and continent by road, rail and air. As well as its excellent access from the N3 highway, it also is easily accessible from the N12, N17 and even the M2 highways in Gauteng.

As well as being in a dominant position in the area, Gosforth Park is also near to the City Deep inland port. As a whole, the precinct supports its tenants with high-spec infrastructure as well as a comprehensive framework of services and other quality features.

If you're looking for premium industrial property in Gosforth Park, the area offers space starting from 1000 sqm up to 70 000 sqm. Notable locations within the precinct include:

<a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/property/to-let/industrial/gosforth-park/raceway-industrial-park-industrial-property-to-let-in-gosforth-park/4a93d8a5-cc89-4137-adde-d1c7396d29a8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Raceway Industrial Park</a>
<a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/property/to-let/industrial/roxton/union-park-industrial-property-to-let-in-roxton/7eebe3f2-75ee-4d9b-826d-ec5b65460cee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Union Park</a>
<a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/property/to-let/industrial/rand-airport/dakota-precinct-industrial-property-to-let-in-rand-airport/35779f68-bf0d-4ea9-ac4d-c3e5c4c7f1cc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dakota Precinct</a>
<a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/property/to-let/industrial/gosforth-park/gosforth-business-park-industrial-property-to-let-in-gosforth-park/9f9abbcb-a9b3-47db-9dbd-b7da527c993f" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gosforth Business Park</a>
<a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/property/to-let/industrial/gosforth-park/randport-industrial-industrial-property-to-let-in-gosforth-park/4e1344c5-cdbc-45db-87a8-86df55e016aa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Randport Industrial</a>
<a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/property/to-let/industrial/gosforth-park/grand-prix-park-industrial-property-to-let-in-gosforth-park/06b13d64-4127-4482-8ce8-ca3737958c34" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grand Prix Park</a>
<a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/property/to-let/industrial/germiston/sandj-industrial-park-industrial-property-to-let-in-germiston/2c6bb9eb-829d-4982-8581-c8b1b136819c" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">S&amp;J Industrial</a>

Interested in buying or leasing industrial property in the Gosforth Park area? Contact Simon on 083 261 2861 or on simon@blackpepperonline.co.za.

Gosforth Park

So – you’re in the market for an industrial property for your company’s operations. Whether you’re looking to lease industrial premises for three or four years, or whether you’d prefer to be an owner-occupier, your choice of property has huge implications for your business in terms of productivity and financial value. In this article, we give you six reasons why it’s a good idea to use an industrial property broker to help you find your ideal premises.

1. The industrial property landscape is complicated

Securing industrial property for your business – whether you’re buying, leasing, or developing –can be complicated. For one thing, there are the specific practical aspects to consider. For example, what is the ideal location when taking into consideration staff, customers and access to transport routes? How big should the facility be under roof, and can the warehouse meet your operational requirements in the long-term? Do you have any specific loading, height or power requirements? Do you require access to gas lines or rail networks? A competent broker can facilitate these specific requirements and ensure that all options under consideration are relevant and meet your business objectives.

2. It can be expensive

Leasing an industrial property can be very expensive, often involving hundreds of thousands of Rands’ rental per month. Considerations such as lease security deposits, office fitouts, warehouse installations and acquisition of new machinery can put a significant strain on business cash-flows. A competent industrial property broker will make sure that you’re getting the best possible deal for your budget, which could positively impact the business for the many years that you’ll be occupying the property.

3. Local knowledge is key

There are many things you need to consider when choosing the location of your industrial property. Things like nearby transport nodes, market rental prices and access to staff resources, clients and suppliers all come into play. A good industrial property broker will have expert local knowledge into the industrial nodes of a city, and will better be able to find a good match for your business. It’s even more of an advantage to use an industrial property broker that is a specialist in a particular area – Black Pepper Properties, for example, specialises in industrial property in the Gauteng area.

4. You’ll get more choice

An industrial property broker is in regular communication with landlords, who will supply them with vacancy schedules that may not immediately be available to the general market. Therefore, by going with an industrial broker, you’ll be able to get a much wider choice of properties that are not necessarily in the public domain and that need to be handled with a degree of sensitivity.

5. An industrial broker is a helpful negotiation tool

An industrial property broker is useful to have when negotiating the terms you’ll agree to with your future landlord. Experienced property practitioners will know where landlords are likely to make concessions and employ effective negotiating skills to ensure that you get the best deal possible. What’s more, landlords typically prefer to deal with property brokers rather than the tenant directly, because ultimately a well-informed tenant will usually make balanced, rational motivations during negotiations which tends to result in fair, competitive outcomes for all parties.

6. Get help with future transactions

Even if you are able to “go it alone” and find your own premises, you’ll be stuck with the same time consuming (and expensive) task when you have to move again. If you use an industrial broker, you can keep a relationship with them so that when the time comes to find new premises, they’ll already be familiar with your business needs, which will give you a good head start on the process of finding a new industrial space.

Using an industrial property broker is a wise decision for many reasons, including the financial and practical aspects of finding a new property. If you recognise that you need to find industrial premises for your business, it’s a wise investment to do your due diligence and find an industrial broker who is honest and experienced, and who will broker the best possible deal for you.

6 Reasons to use an industrial property broker

Johannesburg offers a huge range of choices when it comes to industrial property. The choice of where to base your warehouse or industrial business depends on several logistical factors: how close you want to be to OR Tambo, for example, or how close you need to be to highways like the N3, R12, R24 and the N1. Pricing is hugely variable depending on area: industrial land in the east, for example, is competitive due to the fact that there is so much stock available here compared to other land pockets in Gauteng.

Here are our featured industrial properties:

<a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/property/to-let/industrial/plumbago-business-park/plumbago-logistics-park-industrial-property-to-let-in-plumbago-business-park/0d404477-4673-4290-947b-419cb810ffdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Plumbago Business and Logistics Park</a>

These are two precincts of land, straddling the R21 which have been acquired to create an exciting logistics hub strategically located in close proximity to OR Tambo International Airport, east of Johannesburg.

The precinct will house both large and small distribution users the immense benefit of convenient access to all major freeway routes serving Gauteng and beyond.

<a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/property/to-let/industrial/waterfall-city/k101-warehouse-industrial-property-to-let-in-waterfall-city/1a27f38a-d558-425e-954a-01e64a5a85bd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">K101 Warehouse, Waterfall Estate</a>

K101 is a speculative development in the heart of Waterfall City. The property enjoys great exposure to the K101 and offer convenient access to the N1 highway North &amp; South. Waterfall City is rapidly becoming an iconic lifestyle city with a comprehensive mixed-use offering.

<a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/search?sortBy=ToLet&amp;refinementList%5Bcategory%5D=Industrial&amp;refinementList%5BsuburbCluster%5D=Lords%20View">Lord's View Industrial Estate </a>

In addition to greenfield opportunities, there are existing facilities available to lease. The site offers ample staff and truck parking with ability to reticulate around the site. Rental will depend on lease term and covenant although we will offer competitive pricing.

<a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/property/to-let/industrial/gosforth-park/gosforth-business-park-industrial-property-to-let-in-gosforth-park/9f9abbcb-a9b3-47db-9dbd-b7da527c993f" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gosforth Park Industrial Estate</a>

There are two new industrial units at the successful Gosforth Business Park. The location is ideal for distribution warehouses with easy access to the junction of the N3, N12 and N17 highways.

Construction will commence on Portion 4 shortly, which fronts on to the N3/N12 highway, consisting of a warehouse with offices on 2 floors and a separate gatehouse. The building can be tailored to meet specific tenant requirements.

Its central location also  means excellent access to OR Tambo International Airport, the Greenstone retail precinct and public transport including the Gautrain.

<a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/property/to-let/industrial/germiston/sandj-industrial-park-industrial-property-to-let-in-germiston/2c6bb9eb-829d-4982-8581-c8b1b136819c" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">S&amp;J Industrial Park</a>

Situated in Germiston on the M2 with N3 freeway frontage, S&amp; J industrial park offers excellent visibility and direct access from the highway making it ideal for logistics, manufacturing, warehousing and distribution. Stands to accommodate units from 5000m² to 100 000m² plus are available for development to suit tenant requirements, or on a turnkey basis.

Looking for land elsewhere in Gauteng? Browse <a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/search?sortBy=ToLet&amp;refinementList%5Bcategory%5D%5B0%5D=Industrial&amp;refinementList%5Bsuburb%5D=&amp;refinementList%5Bcluster%5D=&amp;page=16">more of our industrial properties now</a>. Or, call Simon on 083 261 2861.

Johannesburg Industrial Property

Gauteng North is an ideal location for commercial and industrial property. Running from Midrand to North of Pretoria, Gauteng North property puts you close to major businesses as well as highways like the N1 and N3. If your business targets both Johannesburg and Pretoria, this is the place to be. Our current featured industrial properties in Gauteng North include:

<a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/search?sortBy=ToLet&amp;refinementList%5Bcategory%5D%5B0%5D=Industrial&amp;refinementList%5Bsuburb%5D%5B0%5D=Waterfall%20Business%20Park&amp;refinementList%5Bsuburb%5D%5B1%5D=Waterval%20-%20GP&amp;refinementList%5Bcluster%5D=&amp;page=1&amp;query=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Waterfall City</a>

This estate is made up over nearly a dozen specialist sites spanning on both sides of the N1 through the Buccleuch interchange. This mixed-use development will close the gap between northern Sandton and Midrand, transforming the area into a large commercial growth node. The land joins Modderfontein to the east and Kyalami and Sunninghill to the west. It is accessible from Pretoria via the N1, R21 and R55, and from Sandton and Johannesburg via the M1, N1, N3 highways and the R55. The various Distribution, Logistics, Commercial and Factory districts will cater for any industrial operational requirement.

<a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/property/to-let/industrial/samrand/kosmosdal-ext-88-industrial-property-to-let-in-samrand/07dc5a32-39af-45ba-b6e3-146fccfc4979" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kosmosdal Ext. 88</a>

This fully-serviced industrial site is superbly situated in Samrand, which lies midway between Johannesburg and Pretoria. This site is for sale and is best suited to a tailor-made turnkey industrial development. Samrand offers all the key ingredients of a prime node, specifically a good location, ease of access and electricity supply. The site lends itself to quality, cutting-edge facilities with competitive rentals that meet client specific requirements without compromising on quality.

<a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/property/to-let/industrial/samrand/sterling-park-industrial-property-to-let-in-samrand/45097672-e0b1-47d6-8c90-e6b6c464c3eb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sterling Park</a>

Sterling Park offers all the key ingredients of a prime node, specifically good location, ease of access and electricity supply. The site offers quality, cutting-edge facilities with competitive rentals that meet client specific requirements without compromising on quality. The location is strategically located on Samrand Avenue, one block from the N1 highway's Samrand off-ramp, between Centurion and Waterfall, providing excellent motorway access and good visibility. It also enjoys alternative access from Rooihuiskraal Road. The park is near to both the future site of the Gautrain Station in Samrand and growing residential development.

<a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/property/to-let/industrial/samrand/samrand-circle-industrial-property-to-let-in-samrand/8af8d2e1-cf4c-4112-8a18-e0297a4bbab1">Samrand Circle</a>

Samrand Circle is located in the Samrand/Centurion area with easy access from the N1 highway via the Samrand off-ramp and heading west along Samrand Avenue. The area provides easy access to the West and East Rand areas, Pretoria and OR Tambo International Airport. Adjacent units can be combined with On-Grade &amp; Dock options available.

Looking for land elsewhere in Gauteng? Browse our featured industrial property in the <a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/search?sortBy=ToLet&amp;refinementList%5Bcategory%5D%5B0%5D=Industrial&amp;refinementList%5Bsuburb%5D=&amp;refinementList%5Bcluster%5D%5B0%5D=Isando%20and%20surrounds&amp;refinementList%5Bcluster%5D%5B1%5D=Jet%20Park%20and%20surrounds&amp;refinementList%5Bcluster%5D%5B2%5D=Meadowdale%20and%20surrounds&amp;refinementList%5Bcluster%5D%5B3%5D=Boksburg%20and%20surrounds&amp;refinementList%5Bcluster%5D%5B4%5D=Pomona%20and%20surrounds&amp;page=1&amp;query=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">East Rand</a>, <a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/search?sortBy=ToLet&amp;refinementList%5Bcategory%5D%5B0%5D=Industrial&amp;refinementList%5Bsuburb%5D%5B0%5D=Lanseria&amp;refinementList%5Bsuburb%5D%5B1%5D=Laser%20Park&amp;refinementList%5Bsuburb%5D%5B2%5D=Cosmo%20City&amp;refinementList%5Bsuburb%5D%5B3%5D=Industria%20-%20GP&amp;refinementList%5Bsuburb%5D%5B4%5D=Northlands%20Business%20Park&amp;refinementList%5Bcluster%5D=&amp;page=1&amp;query=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">West Rand</a> and <a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/search?sortBy=ToLet&amp;refinementList%5Bcategory%5D%5B0%5D=Industrial&amp;refinementList%5Bsuburb%5D%5B0%5D=Kliprivier&amp;refinementList%5Bsuburb%5D%5B1%5D=Alrode&amp;refinementList%5Bsuburb%5D%5B2%5D=Roodekop&amp;refinementList%5Bsuburb%5D%5B3%5D=Wadeville&amp;refinementList%5Bsuburb%5D%5B4%5D=Gosforth%20Park&amp;refinementList%5Bcluster%5D%5B0%5D=Germiston%20and%20surrounds&amp;refinementList%5Bcluster%5D%5B1%5D=Alberton%20and%20surrounds&amp;page=2&amp;query=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Johannesburg South and Midvaal</a>. Or, call Simon on 083 261 2861.

Gauteng North Industrial Property

Johannesburg South offers several advantages. City Deep is the largest inland port on the continent, it's close to the N1, N3 and M2, and it's got an extensive rail network nearby. Pricing is also competitive, and this area is the gateway for freight coming in from Durban.

Here are our featured industrial properties in Johannesburg South and Midvaal:

<a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/property/to-let/industrial/city-deep/tradeport-city-deep-industrial-property-to-let-in-city-deep/2cac06e1-b093-4a4e-92e6-757869e44bc0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tradeport</a>

This is a large industrial development in City Deep with existing warehouses and development land available. City Deep is a prime industrial node south east of the Johannesburg CBD. The property has various access points via Houer, Merino, and Leer Roads and has a variety of property solutions to meet specific tenant requirements.

The site also offers occupants easy access to the N3, N17 and M2 highways.

<a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/property/to-let/industrial/germiston/sandj-industrial-park-industrial-property-to-let-in-germiston/2c6bb9eb-829d-4982-8581-c8b1b136819c" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">S&amp;J Industrial Park</a>

This park in Elandsfontein has developable bulk available for tailored warehousing / factory solutions. The site comprises a pocket of land which is 41 hectares in extent, situated between the Geldenhuis Interchange (N3 &amp; M2) to the West.

There is a large railway servitude to the north, another railway servitude to the south and Refinery Road to the east.

<a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/property/to-let/industrial/alrode/alrode-multipark-industrial-property-to-let-in-alrode/cf7955ee-ca4d-4674-8dc0-b1c7a4e09d89" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Alrode Multipark</a>

Alrode Multipark is an established, secure industrial and office development is south of Johannesburg. The park offers a variety of warehouse opportunities for tenants looking for well priced, distribution facilities.

The last remaining pocket of developable bulk offers occupants a tenant driven 12,000m2 warehouse facility.

<a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/property/to-let/industrial/wadeville/wadestone-industrial-park-industrial-property-to-let-in-wadeville/05278b72-d4f3-4132-8276-3046d420365e" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wadestone Industrial Park </a>

This new development in Wadeville, one of Gauteng’s oldest and most established industrial locations. Wadeville is know as a manufacturing node where power and access to rail and road are in abundance. The site will be developed for tailor-made turnkey industrial solutions with ownership and leasehold options available for this excellently positioned ready-to-develop land. Wadeville offers a prime industrial location, good access and an abundance electricity supply.

The site is a quality offering in a heavy industrial node where competitive pricing will meet specific client requirements.

<a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/property/to-let/industrial/kliprivier/klipriver-business-park-industrial-property-to-let-in-kliprivier/70478c39-28fa-4e23-9067-744c18dabc34" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Klipriver Business Park </a>

The park is located on the R59 freeway south of Johannesburg in an established node now set for further growth. The Park will unlock growth on the R59 corridor, a pivotal spine between Johannesburg, Ekhurhuleni, Meyerton and the Vaal Triangle. It is strategically positioned on the R59 and R550 interchange with a railway line adjacent to the development, running parallel to the R59 from Germiston through Meyerton to Vereeniging.

The park has easy access to the N3 highway to Kwazulu Natal, and specfically Durban harbour.

<a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/property/to-let/industrial/aeroton/aeroton-business-park-industrial-property-to-let-in-aeroton/8505a66f-7c6e-4ad1-b64f-bd3e502fa5fa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Aeroton Business Park </a>

The park lies South West of the Johannesburg CBD and is easily accessible to the N1 Bypass via Rand Show Road or the M1 highway via Nasrec Road. Aeroton is also close to various modes of public transport.

Looking for land elsewhere in Gauteng? Browse our featured industrial property in the <a href="http://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/gauteng-central-east-rand-industrial-property/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">East Rand and Central Gauteng</a>, <a href="http://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/gauteng-north-industrial-property/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gauteng North</a> and the <a href="http://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/gauteng-west-rand-industrial-property/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">West Rand</a>. Or, call Simon on 083 261 2861.

Johannesburg South & Midvaal Industrial Property

West Rand Industrial Land Pockets - January 2015 

Industrial land in the West Rand is superbly located. It's 15 minutes from the Sandton CBD, has easy access to the N1 and N14, and is conveniently located near Lanseria Airport. Our featured West Rand properties for sale and rent are as follows:



<a href="http://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/cosmo-business-park-kya-sands-industrial-development-land/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cosmo Business Park</a> 

<a href="http://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/wp-content/uploads/Cosmo-Business-Park-KyaSands.png"><img class="alignleft wp-image-3192" src="http://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/wp-content/uploads/Cosmo-Business-Park-KyaSands.png" alt="Cosmo Industrial Estate, Randburg" width="303" height="184" /></a>

This is a secure and competitively priced business precinct situated within one of the fastest growing development corridors in the greater Johannesburg area, on Malibongwe Drive, adjoining Kya Sands en route to Lanseria. The estate has a range of stand sizes and offers a guaranteed electricity supply and extensive security.

It can accommodate warehousing, distribution and manufacturing complementary to the burgeoning residential developments in the vicinity, as well as businesses associated with and serving the nearby Lanseria Airport.

<a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/properties/propertyunit/for-sale/industrial/lanseria/lanseria-corporate-estate-industrial-property-for-sale-in-lanseria/c0d8a7d5-1f18-4c41-9638-d9cfac97b055" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lanseria Corporate Estate</a>

<a href="http://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/wp-content/uploads/Lanseria-Warehouse.jpg"><img class="alignleft wp-image-2464" src="http://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/wp-content/uploads/Lanseria-Warehouse.jpg" alt="Lanseria Warehouse" width="303" height="172" /></a>

This estate offers safety and security, traffic accessibility, environmental sensitivity, an attractive landscape, proximity to labour pools and an excellent work environment. If you're looking to expand your business into warehousing, offices or both, this is an ideal option.

If you become a tenant or an owner, you'll need to conform to the estate's architectural guidelines and standards in order to uphold the industrial park's vision.

Looking for land elsewhere in Gauteng? Browse our featured industrial property in the <a href="http://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/gauteng-central-east-rand-industrial-property/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">East Rand</a>, <a href="http://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/gauteng-north-industrial-property/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gauteng North</a> and <a href="http://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/johannesburg-south-midvaal-industrial-property/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Johannesburg South and Midvaal</a>.

Gauteng West Rand Industrial Property

The value of industrial land increased throughout South Africa in 2014, particularly in the Gauteng areas of Johannesburg North and on the East Rand. These increasing market values would indicate an increase in rental prices. However, weaknesses in manufacturing, retail and the uncertainty over Eskom’s ability to meet power demand have actually resulted in downward pressure on demand which has impacted pricing.

In Gauteng, there is an attractive industrial land pipeline in terms of greenfield industrial developments. If you're a corporate looking for a tailored warehouse or factory facility, you have the luxury of choice both in terms of location and in terms of your desired occupancy structure to be, i.e. whether you want to lease or own.



To see a selection of our industrial properties in Gauteng, browse our four segments below:

<a href="http://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/wp-content/uploads/Gauteng-greater-area-01-1.jpg"><img class="alignleft wp-image-4098" src="http://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/wp-content/uploads/Gauteng-greater-area-01-1.jpg" alt="Gauteng greater area-01-1" width="481" height="480" /></a>

<a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/posts/industrial-property-2/gauteng-north-industrial-property/3816" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gauteng North</a>

<a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/posts/industrial-property-2/gauteng-west-rand-industrial-property/3819" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">West Rand</a>

<a href="http://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/gauteng-central-east-rand-industrial-property/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">East &amp; Central Gauteng</a>

<a href="https://www.blackpepperonline.co.za/posts/city-deep-industrial-property/johannesburg-south-midvaal-industrial-property/3825" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Johannesburg South &amp; Midvaal </a>

Pricing for these industrial developments is determined by two main factors:
<ul>
 	<li>locality i.e. access to major transport networks</li>
 	<li>developer's costs associated with rezoning and servicing the various land pockets. The majority of greenfield development opportunities can be found in secure business campuses or parks where the costs of security, access control, and general maintenance can be pooled across various tenants/owners.</li>
</ul>
The road corridor between Durban and Johannesburg continues to support the vast majority of freight supply into Gauteng. Transnet are busy with significant infrastructure upgrades which should see an increasing shift from road to rail solutions. Hopefully this transition will reduce current congestion pressures on Gauteng's highway and major arterial road systems.

Property developers are cognisant of the investment into rail infrastructure and, where possible, are making provision for rail access on new projects. Rail will hopefully become a more economical mode of freight transportation. A reduction in transport costs will hopefully ease commodity pricing and offer some respite to consumers. Increasingly, corporates are using supply chain consultancies to complete ‘centre of gravity’ studies ensuring that their locality is in line with their customer, staff and operational thresholds.

If you have any queries relating to industrial land procurement or are considering a tailormade warehouse or factory facility, contact Simon Black on 083 261 2861.

Gauteng Industrial Property

The availability of zoned, serviced industrial land in Johannesburg is becoming increasingly difficult to secure. This is because competition for existing pockets that can be developed - particularly along major freeway and transport networks - continues to escalate.

The significant growth in demand for this industrial land is expected to continue for the foreseeable future - both in terms of development and demand for supply to territories north of the SA’s borders. Many South African companies are busy executing expansion plans into Africa, while our inland and sea ports continue to be a trusted a gateway to various African destinations.



The most prominent Greenfield development opportunities in Johannesburg fall into three distinct corridors. These are based on availability of land and congruence with ‘centre of gravity’ studies completed by various logistics and supply chain consultancies. The three corridors are:

The road corridor between Durban and Johannesburg continues&nbsp;to support the vast majority of freight supply to Gauteng. Transnet are busy investing significant capital upgrades to their current infrastructure and this will hopefully lead to a shift to rail solutions. This hopefully means that we’ll experience less pressure on our already congested road systems.

Industrial property developers should make provision for rail access on new projects. Rail will hopefully become a more economical mode of freight transportation. A reduction in transport costs will hopefully have an easing effect on commodity pricing and offer some respite to consumers.

Proposed industrial sites should offer the following fundamental features in order to secure success and viability:

Brownfield development in older established industrial nodes is becoming increasingly prevalent where municipal services and infrastructure are already in place.

Redevelopment costs may prove more economical, particularly when faced with the prospect &nbsp;of converting farmland into zoned, serviced industrial land within reasonable, economical time frames.

Contact Simon Black on 083 261 2861 to discuss upcoming opportunities.

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