(Crystal Proenza is associate editor of Real EstateFlorida.)

MIAMI-After considering relocation options throughout thecounty, NNR Global Logistics USA Inc. has renewed an 86,000-sflease at AMB Beacon Centre, a 2.3-million-sf industrial parklocated at 8323 NW 12th St. Local brokers say the lease representsthe strength of the Airport West submarket, which the latestCushman & Wakefield reports says outperforms all others in theregion.

"Although they had a lot of options for relocation, the factthat we have such excellent proximity to the Miami InternationalAirport cargo area and ongoing cosmetic upgrades, they decided tostay," says George I. Pino, vice president with Flagler Real EstateServices, which represents the landlord. Jason Tresslar, seniorassociate with Coral Gables-based Flagler also represented AMB inthe five-year lease transaction, while Steve DiGiacomo of locallybased DiGiacomo Group represented the tenant.