A new multi-tenant distribution center is planned in West Des Moines and its promoters are banking that the location will be ideal for e-commerce and logistics companies.

The 110,000-square-foot Meridian Distribution Center is proposed on 42 acres at Iowa Highway 5 and Army Post Road, said Morey Knutsen, a vice president and real estate broker for CBRE|Hubbell Commercial. Construction of the speculative building won’t begin until about 60% of the structure is leased, but Knutsen said he’s confident that will happen quickly.