Link Logistics Acquires 825,322-SF Canal Pointe Industrial Park in Canal Winchester, Ohio

Link Logistics has acquired Canal Pointe Industrial Park, an 825,322-square-foot Class A industrial portfolio in Canal Winchester, Ohio, in a transaction arranged by JLL Capital Markets, the firm announced Oct. 23.

JLL represented the seller. The portfolio is located at 7585-7717 Robinett Way and 7607-7697 Robinett Way in the Southeast Columbus industrial submarket.

Canal Pointe Industrial Park: Property Details

Delivered in 2023, Canal Pointe Industrial Park consists of two distribution facilities totaling 825,322 square feet. The portfolio includes a 450,696-square-foot cross-dock building and a 374,626-square-foot rear-load building. Both feature 36-foot clear heights, ESFR fire protection systems, LED lighting, modern loading configurations and parking for trailers and passenger vehicles.

The portfolio is 100% leased to three tenants in the logistics and electrical distribution industries. A global transportation and logistics provider controls more than 80% of the rentable area. An electrical wire and cable distributor serving the data center, renewable energy and electric vehicle sectors is also among the tenants. The 450,696-square-foot cross-dock building at 7585 Robinett Way was previously leased in its entirety to DB Schenker, a global third-party logistics provider. The 374,626-square-foot rear-load building is at 7697 Robinett Way.

JLL Capital Markets Team and Broker Comment

The JLL Capital Markets team was led by Managing Directors Ed Halaburt and Kurt Sarbaugh, along with Senior Managing Director Sean Devaney and Senior Director Ross Bratcher.

"Columbus has become one of the country's most active data center markets, which is driving incredible demand for the industrial properties that support them," Halaburt said. "The developer delivered two state-of-the-art facilities that serve a vital operational role in the region's expanding technological corridor, making it a highly compelling acquisition for the buyer."

Southeast Columbus Location and Access

The properties have immediate access to U.S. Route 33 and connectivity to Interstates 70, 71 and 270. Canal Pointe Industrial Park is approximately 14 miles from Rickenbacker International Airport, a cargo-focused airport, and is near the Norfolk Southern intermodal terminal.

JLL said the area continues to attract investment from advanced manufacturing, logistics and digital infrastructure users, and that Canal Winchester's proximity to major data center campuses and ongoing infrastructure improvements has strengthened its position as an emerging logistics hub within the broader Columbus market.

Columbus Industrial Market Context

The sale comes as Columbus industrial fundamentals remain tight. CBRE reported 2.5 million square feet of third-quarter net absorption, more than 8 million square feet of year-to-date absorption, and a 4.7% vacancy rate, down 70 basis points from the prior quarter. Average asking rents reached $7.07 per square foot. Another Columbus market update showed overall direct vacancy falling from 5.0% to 4.1%, modern-bulk vacancy declining to 3.5%, and vacancy for buildings between 400,000 and 600,000 square feet improving from 6.0% to 3.1%. The differing figures likely reflect differences in methodology or inventory definitions.

New supply remains a factor. CBRE reported 14.4 million square feet under construction in the Columbus market during the third quarter. In Canal Winchester, the city says Molto Properties plans a 211,000-square-foot speculative building representing a $20 million investment, with delivery targeted for summer 2027.

What the Link Logistics Acquisition Signals

The transaction adds to institutional activity in Southeast Columbus industrial real estate. Canal Pointe's 2023 delivery, full occupancy and access to cargo and intermodal infrastructure align with the demand for modern logistics assets in the market, while additional planned deliveries in the pipeline could affect competition for tenants.

JLL's Capital Markets group provides capital solutions for real estate investors and occupiers, with more than 3,000 specialists worldwide in offices in nearly 50 countries.

Sources

JLL, "JLL arranges the sale of Canal Pointe Industrial Park," Oct. 23, 2026: https://www.jll.com/en-us/newsroom/jll-arranges-the-sale-of-canal-pointe-industrial-park