OmniTRAX, the rail and real estate affiliate of the Broe Group, has recently signed new tenants at the City of Blue Island Commercial Center. The center is located in Blue Island, a Chicago suburb, and is the area’s newest and largest multi-modal logistics hub.
“Blue Island’s strategic location has been a key reason customers come here and stay here,” Alex Gronewoller, OmniTRAX rail real estate director, said. “We believe in the benefits of this site, and that’s why we wanted to grow our relationship with Blue Island. They’ve been a great partner as we all work to bring new jobs and investment to the community.”
The influx of leases has prompted OmniTRAX to plan the second phase of site development at the 90-acre parcel. The multi-modal Blue Island logistics hub offers access through OmniTRAX’s Chicago Rail Link to all Class I railroads and features bulk commodity rail to truck transloading, secure truck and trailer storage, and secure container storage.
“We are excited to build on this momentum and continue to add new partners and new investment in Blue Island.” Blue Island Mayor Fred Bilotto said.
The site’s industrial real estate vacancy rates continue to be the lowest in the United States.