International

The self-storage industry continues to blossom around the globe as demand for the service drives growth. Maturing and new markets face a number of challenges including barriers to entry, consumer ignorance, lack of land or funding, and others. However, operators worldwide are finding a foothold and celebrate many successful business ventures.

A Time-Lapse Tale: Watch Less Mess Self-Storage of Warsaw, Poland, Develop Before Your Eyes!

Mar 11, 2020

There’s something awe-inspiring about watching a parcel of dirt transform into a gorgeous, new self-storage facility. Set to soothing music, this time-lapse video from European operator Less Mess Storage captures the pain-staking detail and...

Green Storage of Canada Raises Charity Funds Through ‘Coldest Night of the Year’ Walk-a-Thon

Mar 06, 2020

Employees of Green Storage, which operates eight self-storage locations in Ontario, participated on Feb. 22 in “Coldest Night of the Year” (CNOY), a walk-a-thon that raises money for local charities serving the homeless and needy in 144 Canadian...

Making Self-Storage Work in South Africa: Insight From Inside the Gauteng Province

Mar 04, 2020

The South Africa self-storage market continues to evolve. Gain perspective from an entrepreneur in the region.

Shurgard Self Storage Releases 2019 Earnings Report

Feb 27, 2020

Update 2/27/20 – Shurgard has released financial results for the fourth quarter and full year that ended Dec. 31. In general, the company showed gains in key areas, particularly in operating revenue and net operating income (NOI), according to a...

Canadian Self-Storage Operators Support Charity for Women Fleeing Abuse

Feb 27, 2020

Abacus Self Storage and Doane Road Storage in Ontario, Canada, are supporting Shelter Movers, a national charity that provides free moving and storage services to women and children experiencing abuse. The self-storage operators provide free use...

Owners of Yellek Self Storage in North Bay, Ontario, Co-Launch Indigenous-Owned Cannabis Shop

Feb 27, 2020

Garnet and Deborah Avery, owners of Yellek Self Storage in North Bay, Ontario, have co-launched a local marijuana dispensary with other family members. Kana Leaf is the first indigenous-owned cannabis shop in Nipissing First Nation, Ontario...

SmartCentres/SmartStop Self-Storage Partner on Canada Projects

Feb 26, 2020

Update 2/26/20 – SmartCentres will also add self-storage locations in Aurora and Whitby as part of its partnership with SmartStop. The JV now has 10 facilities under construction or in various stages of development. Together, they’ll comprise...

Australia REIT Abacus Property Pursues Office, Self-Storage Opportunities

Feb 25, 2020

Update 2/25/20 – Abacus deployed more than $600 million in capital during the first half of its 2020 fiscal year (HY20), which ended Dec. 31, including a series of acquisitions and joint ventures in the office and self-storage sectors, with those...

Shurgard Self Storage Europe Expands Paris Portfolio Through Management, Acquisitions

Feb 21, 2020

Update 2/21/20 – Shurgard has closed on its acquisition of the Flexistockage properties in Central Paris and Villepinte. The company will continue to operate the other two Flexistockage locations it began managing in November...

GWC Self Storage Opens in Doha, Qatar

Feb 20, 2020

Gulf Warehousing Co. QPSC (GWC), a provider of logistics and supply-chain solutions, has opened GWC Self Storage in Doha, Qatar. It’s part of GWC Bu Sulba Warehousing Park, a 500,000-square-meter project made possible through a partnership between...