Prime headline rents in the logistics and industrial sector across European markets remain robust but the rate of increase is showing signs of slowing following a period of exceptional growth, according to new research from Cushman & Wakefield.
Hillwood, has begun the expansion of its logistics park in Lodz Górna. This is a step towards providing warehouse space for businesses, increasing its availability by almost 42,000 square metres. The new hall is scheduled for completion in early 2024.
DIMAX Int. Poland, which specialises as the exclusive importer and representative of the German brand Könner & Söhnen in the field of power generators and garden machinery, is moving its headquarters to a new distribution centre, Panattoni Park Pruszków V (Ulma). The entire investment comprises 3,400 square metres of warehouse and office space, which means it occupies the last available module at this location near Warsaw.
An appropriate warehouse facility that has been tailor-made to your business needs is one of the key elements of success in today’s highly competitive market. As this issue is close to our hearts, in this insight article we will look at BTS and BTO warehouses to decide which could be better, why and what factors to consider when making a choice. We wish you a pleasant read.
Accolade is focusing its investment in Upper Silesia by investing in a new industrial park in Ruda Śląska. This initiative is an important step towards developing the region, creating new jobs and making Upper Silesia more attractive to businesses.
If your company has special warehousing needs, ready-to-occupy warehouses may be of no use. In such a case, a BTS (Built-To-Suit) project may be for you. But what exactly is it? What are its advantages from the point of view of tenants and developers? Read below to find out.
As environmental awareness grows, packaging waste remains a particularly troublesome problem for the planet. Their volume is increasing in line with the growing demand for goods and services, especially in the field of e-commerce. According to a report by the Office of Electronic Communications (UKE), Poles will collect more than 2.5 million parcels per day in 2022. However, there is a clear trend towards choosing environmentally friendly packaging. New EU regulations and the introduction of a deposit system will also have an impact on this market.
In 2023, logistics is moving towards sustainable development, and Panattoni, in cooperation with the law firm HFW and the research company Analytiqa, points to the growing emphasis on ecology in European supply chains.
A customised warehouse is key to market success for many companies, but they are likely to have business-specific needs, which in turn will call for a tailored approach. This is the reason why BTO (Built-To-Own) are popular among large organisations. BTO projects are nothing new in real estate - they are still an attractive alternative for clients looking for dedicated developments that need not be located in top logistics destinations. They are unique in that they are built to be owned by a client while a developer acts as a contractor and assumes greater responsibility than a general contractor - it is responsible for the entire development process: from planning through to administrative procedures and the handover of a ready-to-occupy facility. What are the advantages of a BTO project in warehousing? You can find out below.
Segro, the developer of warehouse and production facilities, has entered into a strategic partnership with the German logistics company Gilog. This development means Segro has selected Segro Park Wrocław, Bierutowska as Gilog's first location in Poland, where it plans to start operations as early as October 2023.
LCP Properties, known on the Polish market as one of the investors and developers of retail parks, is introducing a new dynamic to its business. They are now focusing on the expansion of their network of urban warehouses under the Multipark brand.
On 23 July 2023 the President of the Republic of Poland signed an amendment to the Zoning Act into law and the following day it was published in an official journal of laws. The amended law will take effect 30 days after its publication, thereby changing the regulations on local zoning plans, zoning decisions (WZ) and zoning studies that had been in force for 20 years. It is intended to streamline regulations, consolidate zoning provisions and ensure a more comprehensive approach to planning in Poland. Zoning professionals have, however, raised concerns that the amended law will, in fact, revolutionize regulations. Will this revolution also impact new industrial developments?
Wind power, which accounts for approximately 2% of total electricity supply, is at the global forefront of green solutions and growing well ahead of traditional energy technologies and other renewable energy sources. One of the most prospective regions in Poland for this sector is Western Pomerania. According to Catching the Business Wave of Logistics and Warehousing in Western Pomerania, a report from global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield, this region is already seeing professional large-scale wind farms being established and is a clear leader in terms of economic potential for wind power with 14,000 MW, 40% ahead of Pomerania and Lower Silesia.
Another milestone in LCube's investment catalogue will soon become a reality. LCube, has been given the green light to build a new industrial and warehouse park in Mszczonów.
