What happened
- Global logistics firm DSV has started construction on a 950,000-square-foot regional headquarters in southeast Mesa.
- The site spans 87 acres near Ellsworth and Pecos roads, close to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.
- The project represents a $14.5 million investment and is expected to employ 160 workers within one year.
Why Mesa
- Proximity to Mesa Gateway Airport, where DSV already operates an air cargo hangar.
- Direct logistics access supporting Arizona’s fast-growing semiconductor ecosystem, including Intel, Onsemi, Microchip, and TSMC-related supply chains.
- Strong cooperation from the City of Mesa, allowing the project to move quickly from planning to construction.
Bigger picture
- Arizona is becoming a regional logistics hub tied to advanced manufacturing.
- DSV originally planned a much larger 1.7M SF campus, but scaled back due to market conditions—leaving room for future expansion.
- The project adds to a growing list of industrial and semiconductor-adjacent investments in the East Valley.
Why this matters for real estate investors
- Industrial and employment growth in southeast Mesa supports:
- Long-term housing demand
- Strong renter pools tied to logistics, engineering, and support roles
- Continued pressure on single-family rental supply in Mesa, Gilbert, and Queen Creek
- Jobs tied to advanced manufacturing and logistics tend to be stable and higher-wage, supporting rent durability.