SMARTCAP is pleased to welcome SVP of Investments Marcin Chojnowski as he brings a proven track record in industrial real estate, supply chain logistics, and strategic growth. With over 17 years of experience at the intersection of real estate and logistics, Marcin has led transformative initiatives across North America, Mexico, and Europe.
Most recently, Marcin served as SVP of Development at Sansone Group, overseeing industrial, cold storage, industrial outdoor storage (IOS), and data center projects across the US, Mexico, and Europe. Prior to that, he was Regional Head of Real Estate for Maersk North America, where he grew the company’s industrial portfolio from 5 million to 32 million square feet, integrated assets from four acquisitions, and drove an ambitious decarbonization agenda. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles in warehousing product development and strategic sales at Maersk and Damco.
Marcin holds M.A. degrees from the University of Warsaw and the University of Liverpool, with additional executive coursework at Cornell University (Commercial Real Estate) and the University of Cambridge (Sustainable Value Chains). Fluent in Spanish, Polish, and Czech, he brings a truly global perspective to his work. Outside of the office, Marcin is passionate about rowing, hiking, boxing, and reading.
Please join us in welcoming Marcin to SMARTCAP and celebrating the wealth of experience and strategic vision he brings to our team.
According to MarineLog, The Pasha Group has expanded its West Coast presence in mid-August with the acquisition of key assets from MacMillan-Piper LLC and Tacoma Transload LLC, a move that underscores the Northwest Seaport Alliance’s (NWSA) role as a vital global gateway. The deal adds rail transload facilities, warehousing, and expertise in handling commodities like agriculture, paper, lumber, and steel—enhancing Pasha’s ability to serve importers, exporters, and intermodal partners.
“This is more than a service expansion—it’s a strategic leap forward,” said George Pasha, IV, President and CEO. By integrating these longtime Pacific Northwest logistics providers, Pasha not only strengthens its own network but also highlights the NWSA’s strategic importance in connecting U.S. markets to global trade routes through Seattle and Tacoma.
In July, Cushman & Wakefield facilitated the sale of a 753,069-square-foot Class A industrial facility located within the FRED310 development, spanning approximately 40.94 acres in Frederickson, Washington, as reported by the American Journal of Transportation. The property is fully leased to high-profile tenants, including General Electric Appliances and Kowa, and benefits from strategic proximity to key transportation corridors—making it highly attractive for distribution and manufacturing uses. Additionally, it sits within a 30-minute drive of the Port of Tacoma—the home of SMARTCAP’s Maritime Manufacturing Center—further enhancing its logistical value.
This transaction highlights the region's capacity to attract substantial investment and indicates a healthy, growing industrial market poised to support continued economic development.