Tucson Lock Storage has transitioned to local ownership and is now under new management, introducing operational updates, including U-Haul rental services at the storage facility. The ownership change reflects a shift toward locally guided management practices. The storage facility is now overseen by a Tucson-based owner who is directly involved in day-to-day operations. This adjustment is intended to streamline decision-making, improve oversight, and align services more closely with local demand patterns. As part of the transition, U-Haul rentals have been added to the list of available services. This addition positions…
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Ultimate Storage Solutions Welcomes Big Blue Boxes, Expanding National Container Platform
Ultimate Storage Solutions (USS) today announced that Big Blue Boxes (BBB), a Midwest leader in storage container and intermodal solutions, has joined USS, significantly expanding the company’s geographic footprint and service capabilities. This strategic combination brings together two highly regarded companies with complementary strengths, creating a more expansive platform to serve customers across a broader market. The addition of Big Blue Boxes enhances USS’s operational reach, increases inventory availability, and strengthens logistics capabilities across key regions. “This combination represents more than growth. It significately increases our ability to serve customers…
The $10.5 Billion Wake-Up Call: What the Public Storage–NSA Deal Means for Private Owners
The self-storage industry doesn’t move slowly anymore. And if you needed proof, look no further than the biggest deal to hit the sector in years. On March 16, Public Storage announced it would acquire National Storage Affiliates Trust in an all-stock transaction valued at $10.5 billion. Adding more than 1,000 properties to its portfolio and creating a combined enterprise value of $77 billion. Both boards approved unanimously. Closing is expected by Q3 2026. Just like that, the landscape shifted. But here’s what the press release won’t tell you: this deal…
Ardent Announces Opening of Class-A Self-Storage Facility in Bridgeport, Connecticut
The Ardent Companies (Ardent), a privately held real estate firm based in Atlanta, today announced the opening of its newest Class-A self-storage facility. Located at 1525 Railroad Ave., the five-story, 127,411-square-foot property reinforces Ardent’s strategy of delivering institutional-quality, climate-controlled self-storage developments in high-demand infill markets. The project was developed in partnership with Diamond Point Development. The facility is the 9th asset to deliver as part of Ardent’s Self-Storage Development Fund II, which is on track to complete construction across its remaining projects this year. The opening follows strong lease-up momentum…
U-Haul Retail, Moving And Storage Facility Opens a New Facility in Rossford, Ohio
A new U-Haul® retail, moving and storage facility is now serving the Rossford community at 10212 Sportsman Drive while offering the Company’s 1-Year Price Lock on self-storage rentals. Rossford Mayor Neil MacKinnon III participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 28. The grand opening marked the completion of the first 431 climate-controlled self-storage rooms available to rent at U-Haul Moving & Storage of Rossford. Do-it-yourself movers have had access to trucks and trailers since December. When the build-out is completed, there will be 1,067 storage units with heated and climate-controlled…
Another Multi-Story Self-Storage Facility Proposed in Bridgewater, New Jersey
NAN Realty Holdings, LLC presented its application to build an 85,140-square-foot, three story climate-controlled self-storage facility with a basement at 360 Milltown Road before the Township Zoning Board of Adjustment. The applicant’s attorney, Michael Silbert, said the applicant is seeking a D1 use variance because self-storage is not a permitted use in the zone. He also said the application includes a C variance tied to the number of stories because the ordinance counts the basement as a story, making the project four stories, where three are permitted. Silbert said the…
SecureSpace Self Storage Opens SecureSpace Tukwila in the Seattle, Washington
SecureSpace Self Storage (“SecureSpace”), a leading self-storage platform with locations across key urban markets in the U.S., has opened its newest location at 5950 Southcenter Boulevard in Tukwila, WA. This marks SecureSpace’s 14th location in the Seattle MSA. Formerly known as Tukwila Self Storage, the five-story, heated facility offers 53,185 square feet of storage space across 625 units in a wide range of storage unit sizes, including 5×5, 5×10, 10×10, 10×15, and 10×20. The property is prominently situated at the I-5 and I-405 interchange, a high-traffic corridor where nearly 50,000…
Capital RV & Boat Storage Expands Services with New Mini Self Storage Units in Tomball, Texas
Capital RV & Boat Storage has announced the expansion of its Tomball facility with the addition of mini self-storage units designed for residential and business use. Beginning February 2026, the facility will now offer compact storage options alongside its established RV and boat storage services. Located off FM 2920 near Telge and Treichel Road, just two miles west of Highway 249, the Tomball facility has built a strong reputation for providing covered RV and boat storage with dependable access and security. The introduction of mini self-storage units reflects the growing…
Storage Star Expands with Three New Neighborhood Storage Locations in Chicago, Illinois
Storage Star, a national self-storage operator known for modern facilities and a service-driven approach, has expanded into the Midwest with three new locations in Chicago, serving residents and businesses across the city. “Chicago is a dynamic market with a lot of residential movement and small business activity, so storage isn’t just convenient—it’s often necessary,” said Matt Garibaldi, CEO of Storage Star. “We’re proud to bring Storage Star’s convenient solutions and an elevated level of service to residents and businesses throughout the city.” The new locations are positioned along key corridors…
SmartStop Self Storage and AXCS Capital Form Strategic Joint Venture to Provide Bridge Debt and Preferred Equity Capital Across the Self-Storage Sector
SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE: SMA), an internally managed real estate investment trust and a premier owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States and Canada, and AXCS Capital (“AXCS”), a Los Angeles-based commercial real estate investment management firm, announced the formation of a real estate credit joint venture (the “Venture”) targeting bridge debt and preferred equity investments across the self-storage sector in the United States. The Venture will deploy capital across the full spectrum of structured capital solutions, including senior loans, mezzanine financing, preferred equity,…
