Portman Breaks Ground on $24M, 714K SF Houston Industrial Park

• Location: North Houston, Texas; the exact street address has not been publicly disclosed.
• Portman has acquired land and secured construction financing for Gateway 1960, a three-building industrial project totaling approximately 714,339 square feet.
• The development will include a 440,323-square-foot cross-dock building, a 157,723-square-foot front-load building and a 116,293-square-foot rear-load facility.
• Construction is expected to begin before the end of August 2026, with completion targeted for the third quarter of 2027.
• Angler Construction, Powers Brown Architecture, Langan and Partners Real Estate are participating in the project.

What Is Planned for Gateway 1960

Portman is moving forward with Gateway 1960, a major industrial development in North Houston after acquiring the project site and securing construction financing. The planned 714,339-square-foot industrial park will consist of three buildings designed to accommodate logistics, distribution and other industrial users. The project will feature a mix of cross-dock, front-load and rear-load facilities, giving future tenants different options depending on their operational needs. Portman's own project information lists Gateway 1960 as a three-building, Class-A industrial park in Houston's North submarket. The company says the development is positioned between Bush Intercontinental Airport's air freight entrance and Interstate 45, providing access to major transportation routes.

What The Three Buildings Include

The largest building will be a 440,323-square-foot cross-dock facility, designed for users that need efficient movement of goods between loading areas. A second building will provide 157,723 square feet in a front-load configuration, while the third will contain 116,293 square feet in a rear-load layout. All three buildings will feature speculative office space, LED lighting and dock-high loading doors. Portman's project materials describe the development as flexible industrial space intended for logistics providers, freight companies, regional distributors and other businesses serving the North Houston market.

What The Location Offers Industrial Tenants

Gateway 1960 is planned along the FM 1960 corridor in North Houston, with access to Beltway 8, U.S. Highway 249, Interstate 45 and Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Portman says the property sits between the airport's air freight entrance and I-45, giving tenants access to Houston and regional markets. The location is particularly suited to companies that rely on truck transportation, regional distribution and time-sensitive freight movement. The site is also being prepared for efficient industrial operations. Portman says the property will be delivered in “lot ready” condition, with mass grading completed, utilities stubbed to the property and regional stormwater detention already installed.

What The Project Means for North Houston's Industrial Market

Gateway 1960 adds a substantial amount of new Class-A industrial inventory to one of Houston's major logistics corridors. The three-building format allows Portman to target multiple types of industrial users rather than relying on a single large tenant. Flexible demising plans and different building configurations could also help the project accommodate businesses with different space requirements. Portman describes the development as a project designed to serve “the evolving needs of modern logistics and distribution.”

What The Development Team Includes

Portman has assembled an experienced development team for Gateway 1960. Angler Construction is serving as the general contractor, while Powers Brown Architecture is the architect. Langan is handling civil engineering, and Partners Real Estate is responsible for leasing. The project is expected to break ground before the end of August 2026, with construction scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2027.

What Comes Next for Gateway 1960

With the land acquisition and construction financing in place, Gateway 1960 is moving from planning toward construction. The development will ultimately deliver more than 714,000 square feet of new industrial space across three buildings, creating additional options for companies looking to locate near Houston's airport and major highway network. The project's leasing program is already underway, with Partners Real Estate handling availability for prospective tenants as construction approaches.