The City Logistics report, prepared by Cushman & Wakefield, reveals how cities and city logistics, and with them logistics real estate strategies, are evolving in a post-pandemic environment. The report's findings will provide valuable guidance on how these and other factors are influencing location and operational decisions for city logistics, both now and in the future.
Developer 7R completed the construction of its newest warehouse located near Kraków-Balice airport. The facility is already 70% leased. One of the first tenants is the veterinary and zoological wholesaler Eskulap.
3LP SA, which specialises in the automated outsourcing of logistics services for entities in the e-commerce sector, has established cooperation with Focus Garden. The new partner's fulfillment services will be carried out in a 17,000 sq m hall located in Zgierz.
Ferag, an international provider of logistics and packaging solutions, has announced a merger with MakroSolutions. The aim of this merger is to strengthen the position of both companies in the printing sector and to provide customers with an expanded and more innovative service portfolio.
GLP has purchased a 37,600 sq m warehouse centre in Janki near Warsaw. From now on, the property operates under the name GLP Warsaw VII Logistics Centre.
Developer 7R has decided to equip 7R Park Wrocław West II, which is being built in Kąty Wrocławskie, with an energy storage facility. This is an unusual solution in this type of building.
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The beginning of 2024 presents significant challenges for the transport and logistics industry. Difficulties and risks arise from the current geopolitical situation and the carriers' decision to abandon Red Sea crossings. An additional four-week standstill is linked to the Chinese New Year celebrations.
Packeta Group shareholders have sold 100% of the company to a consortium comprising CVC Capital Partners and Emma Capital (with equity support from R2G). The transaction is currently in the process of being approved by the relevant regulatory authorities and is expected to be finalised in the first half of 2024. Details of the terms of the transaction have not been announced.
We are thrilled to announce the opening of Janus International’s (“Janus”) brand-new manufacturing facility in Wrocław, Poland. Janus, established in 2002, is the leading supplier of self-storage products and technologies. The investment into the state-of-the-art Polish plant marks a significant milestone for Janus and the self-storage industry in Europe.
The Stokrotka grocery chain has leased more than 6,000 sq m of warehouse and office space in building DC4 of Prologis Park Wrocław III. The retailer was advised during its search for the optimal location and lease negotiations by global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield.
According to the latest report, leasing activity bounced back strongly on the Polish industrial market in Q3 2023. Meanwhile, development activity was largely driven by pre-lets and BTS projects, with rental rates remaining flat in most regions.
Panattoni has just completed construction of a manufacturing and service facility for Knorr-Bremse, a manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles. This new investment is expected to employ at least 400 workers and serve multiple European markets.
The expansion of logistics infrastructure continues in the Łódź region with a new MLP Group project. MLP Business Park Łódź, is a new area offering more than 30,000 sqm of modern City Logistics space, including space for light manufacturing. The first facilities are planned for completion as early as the second half of 2024.
