The Czech Republic once again ranked high in the ranking of the 47 countries most suitable for production. Thanks to a good evaluation in all criteria, such as operating costs, labor, political and economic risks or the ability to restart after the coronavirus crisis, it took fifth place worldwide and first in Europe. Since 2016, when the Czech Republic was first included in the Manufacturing Risk Index ranking of the real estate consulting company Cushman & Wakefield, it has regularly been one of the most favorable destinations for the location of production facilities.
■ Largest single-asset transaction in logistics real estate in the Netherlands; net transaction value €307 million for 100% of the shares
■ Approximately 120,000 m² of storage and last mile distribution space equipped for emission free transport, and approximately 11,000 m² of office space
■ Completion expected in the fourth quarter of 2022, already partially leased
The fourth industrial revolution summarizes the changes that have made and are still streamlining and automating processes in the field of transport, production itself or communication through digital technologies. In addition, current technological trends are influenced by the coronavirus pandemic, which in some respects has led to their faster anchoring.
According to Savills, the Czech nationwide industrial vacancy rate declined again and reached a new historic low of 2.4%, after dropping by 89 basis points (bps) since the end of 2020. The volume of new industrial space delivered to the market during H1 2021 was 43% down year-on-year (y-o-y). The total stock of modern industrial premises in the country grew by 192,300 sqm, of which 110,800 sqm were completed in Q2 2021. At the end of June, the total stock stood at 9.3 million sqm.
When driverless trucks (AGVs) move around warehouses or production halls, they become real data collectors. Data that can be deleted immediately. "It's a huge waste," says Bengt Abel, ARIBIC project manager at Still. The international research project ARIBIC (Artificial Intelligence-Based Indoor Cartography) shows methods by which this valuable information can be used to advantage.
The new logistics facility located in Prologis Park Moissy 2 south of Paris will become Prologis' first carbon-neutral warehouse, which prevents emissions and reduces and compensates for 100 percent of the impacts associated with construction, operations or maintenance throughout the life of the building. The building is designed without a gas connection. It will use energy-saving elements of its design, roof solar panels, purchased ecological energy and thermal energy stored in the well for heating, cooling and electricity supply.
