Port Development
Specializing in the acquisition, design, construction, and management of high-quality commercial properties. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and value creation, we develop office spaces, retail centers, industrial facilities, and mixed-use properties that enhance communities and drive economic growth.
580 CHELSEA STREET
East Boston, MA 02128
Originally owned by Standard Oil, this site operated as an oil and lubricant plant for decades. Port Development secured a long-term ground lease with Conoco Phillips and later Sunoco Logistics, investing millions in upgrades to optimize its multimodal access for airport-related businesses. With highway, rail, and deep-water dock connections, the site attracted multinational tenants like SkyChefs, Gate Gourmet, HMS Host, Dachser Logistics, K-Line, and Swissport.
Industrial office space & warehouse
Space: 88,000 sq ft
88 BLACK FALCON PIER
Boston MA 02210
Assisted in redeveloping a $35 million cargo center on Massport property in South Boston, MA. The 10-acre waterfront site repurposed a former WWII barrack and military warehouse to meet growing freight distribution needs including facilities serving air, sea, rail, and truck cargoes. Overlooking Boston Harbor and Logan Airport, the facility was leased to international trade companies and U.S. Customs in the Marine Industrial Park.
Industrial office space & warehouse
Space: 400,000 sq ft
20’ clear height
77 loading docks
555 spaces with a 125’ truck court,
café, and fitness center.
Owner
Paul Dahn
As a graduate of Northeastern University, Paul has spent the last 35 years on the public and private side of real estate. He served as Planning Board and Harbor Commission member and and has re-developed over 2 million SF of warehouse, manufacturing and industrial outdoor space throughout the US.
