CIM Group Signs 156,096-Square-Foot Industrial Real Estate Lease with Columbia Container Lines in Fullerton, California

LOS ANGELES — CIM Group announced May 6 that it has signed a long-term industrial real estate lease with Columbia Container Lines LAX Inc. at 691-701 Burning Tree Road in Fullerton, California, covering 156,096 square feet of logistics and distribution space.

The transaction brings the North Orange County facility to full occupancy and underscores sustained demand for functional, well-located industrial assets in Southern California's infill submarkets.

Property Features and Location

The Burning Tree Road campus is situated in North Orange County and offers direct access to Interstate 5 and State Route 91 — two of the region's primary freight corridors connecting to major transportation hubs. The facility includes 18 dock-high doors, six grade-level ramps, 28-foot clear heights, 3,000 amps of power, an 11,575-square-foot single-story office component, and a secure truck court.

Columbia Container Lines, a logistics and distribution operator, will occupy the full building under the long-term lease agreement. Financial terms were not disclosed.

"CIM Group believes that the industrial market in Southern California remains strong. Our Burning Tree Road industrial facility provides a convenient location with all of the attributes that are most important to industrial users and attracts premier businesses such as Columbia Container Lines," said Shaul Kuba, Co-Founder and Principal of CIM Group.

Broker Commentary and Market Demand

CBRE's Ben Seybold, Tom Dorman, and Sean Ward represented CIM Group in the transaction. Seybold, Executive Vice President at CBRE, highlighted the property's competitive positioning within a supply-constrained submarket.

"This building never stays on the market; it is functional, has excellent freeway access, and a rare, secured yard in a tight submarket," Seybold said. "We received strong interest from several users, and the right tenant saw the long-term value in a space supporting operational efficiency and growth. North Orange County continues to attract major industrial users, and this reflects current demand."

CIM Group Background

CIM Group, founded in 1994, has applied a community-focused investing approach by utilizing its broad expertise in owning, developing, repositioning, and operating real estate assets across the Americas. The firm has delivered more than $60 billion in real estate and infrastructure projects since inception.

About CIM Group

CIM Group is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer. Since 1994, CIM has sought to create value in projects and positively impact communities across the Americas. The firm's team applies its broad knowledge and disciplined approach through hands-on management of real assets from due diligence through disposition, while executing environmental, social, and governance initiatives. More information is available at www.cimgroup.com.

Sources: CIM Group Press Release, May 6, 2026