Wafra Invests in Liberty Development's Houston Industrial Park

NEW YORK and HOUSTON, Oct. 1, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Wafra Inc., a New York-based alternative investment firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Liberty Development Partners, a rail-served infrastructure operator and developer. This partnership provides additional capital and institutional resources to accelerate the development of Gulf Inland Logistics Park, a rail-served industrial development located northeast of Houston in Dayton, Texas. The park, which is approximately 3,900 acres in size, offers connectivity to the Union Pacific and BNSF Railway freight networks through CMC Railroad, which provides rail switching and storage capacity for more than 1,000 railcars, along with direct access to U.S. Highway 90 and State Highway 99/The Grand Parkway.

Since acquiring Gulf Inland and CMC Railroad in 2022, Liberty Development Partners has significantly expanded the park, invested in its road, rail, and utility infrastructure, and attracted a growing base of industrial and manufacturing companies. The park has grown from approximately 1,150 acres to approximately 3,900 acres, strengthening its position as a strategic location for industrial users seeking access to the Gulf Coast market. The investment from Wafra comes amid strong demand in the Houston region from manufacturing, distribution, energy, and logistics users.

As part of its continued investment in rail infrastructure, Gulf Inland and CMC Railroad are currently expanding railcar storage capacity by approximately 1,000 cars, with the additional capacity expected to be operational by year-end. The expansion is intended to support growing demand for railcar storage and related rail services throughout the Houston and Gulf Coast markets.

The existing Liberty Development Partners management team will continue to lead the development and operation of Gulf Inland and CMC Railroad, and will work alongside Wafra to evaluate and pursue additional investment and expansion opportunities.

Wafra is a global alternative investment manager with approximately $30 billion of assets under management across a range of alternative assets, including strategic partnerships, real assets & infrastructure, and real estate. By providing flexible and accretive capital solutions and focusing on long-term partnerships, Wafra aligns and partners with high-quality asset owners, companies, and management teams. Headquartered in New York, Wafra has additional offices in London and Bermuda.