GTIS Partners Acquires 116-Acre Site for Industrial Development in Tampa, Florida MSA

GTIS Partners acquired a 116-acre industrial site in the Tampa, Florida MSA to develop 4Ward Logistics Center, comprising 382,500 sq ft across two rear-load Class A buildings, with delivery expected in the second half of 2027.

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GTIS Partners acquired a 116-acre industrial site in the Tampa, Florida MSA to develop 4Ward Logistics Center, comprising 382,500 sq ft across two rear-load Class A buildings, with delivery expected in the second half of 2027.

JLL (NYSE: JLL) will handle leasing and marketing. The site sits in East Tampa with frontage on Interstate 4, near two interchange access points and direct connectivity to Port Tampa Bay. The project is in a Qualified Opportunity Zone and is capitalized by GTIS Opportunity Zone Fund II. GTIS manages $4.9 billion in gross assets and this marks its 17th US industrial investment.

Positive

• Development of 382,500 sq ft Class A industrial space
• Site offers direct connectivity to Interstate 4 and Port Tampa Bay
• Project located on a 116-acre site within a Qualified Opportunity Zone
• Capitalized by GTIS Opportunity Zone Fund II
• GTIS industrial track record: 10M+ sq ft and >$1.2B project cost

Negative

• Tariff-related uncertainty noted as a market headwind for leasing demand

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News Market Reaction – JLL

In the Apr 16 session, JLL gained 0.62%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

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Market Context

This announcement highlights JLL’s role in leasing and marketing a new 382,500-square-foot Class A i...

Analysis

This announcement highlights JLL’s role in leasing and marketing a new 382,500-square-foot Class A industrial project in a Tampa Qualified Opportunity Zone, reinforcing its logistics and development services presence. Historically, acquisition-tagged news around JLL has led to modest average one-day moves of about 0.29%, with both positive and negative reactions. Investors may watch how this mandate contributes to industrial leasing momentum, sector-wide real estate services performance, and any follow-on updates to JLL’s broader capital markets and advisory pipeline.

Key Figures

Assets under management: $4.9 billion Site size: 116 acres Planned space: 382,500 square feet +5 more

Assets under management

$4.9 billion

GTIS gross assets mentioned in article

Site size

116 acres

Industrial site in Tampa MSA

Planned space

382,500 square feet

Class A industrial space across two buildings

Project delivery

Second half of 2027

Expected completion for 4Ward Logistics Center

Industrial investments

17th investment

4Ward Logistics Center position in GTIS industrial portfolio count

Industrial footprint

Over 10 million square feet

GTIS US industrial investments

Project costs

Exceeding $1.2 billion

Total project cost of GTIS US industrial investments

US assets

236 assets

GTIS investments across almost 50 US markets

Previous Acquisition Reports

5 past events · Latest: Apr 06

Same Type 5 events

1. Apr 06

   Portfolio acquisition

   24h Move

   +0.5%

   ESRT retail acquisition and refinancing with new fixed-rate mortgage.

2. Jul 10

   Multifamily acquisition

   24h Move

   +1.7%

   JV purchase of Brooklyn residential tower with new senior loan.

3. Mar 24

   Advisory acquisition

   24h Move

   +3.8%

   JLL agreement to acquire Javelin Capital to bolster clean energy banking.

4. Dec 18

   Financing mandate

   24h Move

   -3.3%

   JLL Capital Markets arranged $357.8M in industrial acquisition financing.

5. Oct 01

   Tech brokerage deal

   24h Move

   -1.3%

   JLL agreed to acquire Raise Commercial Real Estate to enhance leasing tech.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

class a industrial, qualified opportunity zone

2 terms

class a industrial technical

"develop 382,500 square feet of Class A industrial space across two rear-load"

Class A industrial describes top-tier warehouses, factories or distribution centers built to modern standards in desirable locations with strong transport links and reliable utilities. Think of them as the luxury apartments of industrial real estate: they command higher rents, attract creditworthy tenants, and tend to hold value and sell more easily, so investors see them as lower-risk, more liquid assets within an industrial property portfolio.

qualified opportunity zone regulatory

"4Ward Logistics Center is located within a designated Qualified Opportunity Zone"

A qualified opportunity zone is a government-designated neighborhood where investors can put capital into special investment vehicles to get tax breaks on capital gains; think of it like a tax-discount coupon for projects in certain areas. It matters to investors because using these funds can defer, reduce, or even eliminate taxes on gains if money is held and used for long-term local development, which can boost after-tax returns but also ties up capital and depends on the success of projects in that area.

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NEW YORK, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GTIS Partners LP ("GTIS"), a global real estate investment firm managing $4.9 billion in gross assets with a focus on residential and industrial investments, announced the acquisition of a 116-acre industrial site in the Tampa, Florida MSA for the development of 4Ward Logistics Center. GTIS will develop 382,500 square feet of Class A industrial space across two rear-load distribution buildings, with delivery expected in the second half of 2027. JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate services and investment management company, will handle leasing and marketing for the project.

The development is located within the highly established and desirable East Tampa industrial submarket, offering excellent frontage and visibility along Interstate 4. The site benefits from two nearby interchange access points, providing immediate access to key local and regional logistics corridors, as well as direct connectivity to Port Tampa Bay.

"We continue to see strong fundamentals in well-located industrial submarkets with access to major transportation infrastructure," said Lee Lineberger, Vice President at GTIS. "4Ward Logistics Center's connectivity to Interstate 4 and proximity to Port Tampa Bay make this an attractive location for tenants seeking efficient distribution across Central Florida. This investment aligns with our strategy of targeting smaller-format industrial product where demand remains resilient."

The 4Ward Logistics Center development in Tampa represents GTIS's 17^th industrial investment. Since inception, GTIS's US industrial investments encompass over 10 million square feet with total project cost exceeding $1.2 billion, primarily across the Carolinas, Georgia, Texas and Florida markets with a focus on smaller industrial product where demand and leasing remains favorable notwithstanding the tariff related uncertainty.

4Ward Logistics Center is located within a designated Qualified Opportunity Zone and is capitalized by the GTIS Opportunity Zone Fund II, an investment fund raised by GTIS to develop high-quality assets in undercapitalized areas across the United States. The fund is currently deploying capital and evaluating new Qualified Opportunity Zone opportunities nationwide.

About GTIS Partners

GTIS Partners is a global real estate investment firm in the Americas, headquartered in New York with offices in São Paulo, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Charlotte, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Savannah, and Munich. The firm was founded in 2005 and is managed by President and Founder Tom Shapiro and partners, Rob Vahradian, Joao Teixeira, Tom Feldstein, Ed McDowell, Robert McCall, Peter Ciganik and Maristella Diniz. The firm manages $4.9 billion in gross assets and is active across a wide range of real estate sectors including single family and multifamily housing, office, industrial/logistics and hospitality as well as opportunity zone investments. The firm invests at various points in the capital structure including credit, common equity and structured equity. In the US, GTIS has invested in 236 assets across almost 50 unique markets including growth areas such as Miami, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Denver, Atlanta, Tampa and Charlotte. In Brazil, GTIS is among the largest real estate private equity firms with holdings including office, residential, logistics, and hospitality investments. Marquee assets developed by GTIS Partners in São Paulo include the Infinity office building and Palácio Tangará, a five-star resort style hotel. For more information, please visit www.gtispartners.com.

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FAQ

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What did GTIS announce on April 16, 2026 about the Tampa industrial site (JLL)?

GTIS announced acquisition of a 116-acre site to develop 382,500 sq ft of Class A industrial space, with delivery expected in H2 2027. According to GTIS, JLL (NYSE: JLL) will handle leasing and marketing for 4Ward Logistics Center.

How much space will 4Ward Logistics Center include and when will it be delivered for tenants (JLL)?

4Ward Logistics Center will deliver 382,500 sq ft across two rear-load buildings, with completion targeted in second half of 2027. According to GTIS, JLL will manage leasing and marketing to secure distribution tenants.

Is the Tampa site part of a Qualified Opportunity Zone and how is it financed (JLL)?

Yes, the site is located in a designated Qualified Opportunity Zone and is capitalized by GTIS Opportunity Zone Fund II. According to GTIS, the fund is deploying capital to develop high-quality assets in undercapitalized US areas.

What transportation advantages does the 4Ward Logistics Center site offer tenants (JLL)?

The site provides frontage and visibility along Interstate 4, two nearby interchange access points, and direct connectivity to Port Tampa Bay. According to GTIS, this supports efficient regional distribution across Central Florida for logistics tenants.

How does this acquisition affect GTIS's industrial portfolio and experience (JLL)?

This marks GTIS's 17th industrial investment and adds to a US industrial portfolio exceeding 10 million sq ft with total project costs above $1.2 billion. According to GTIS, the firm manages $4.9 billion in gross assets.