Are you familiar with the Retail Warehouse Model? It refers to warehouses where you can meet regular customers, not just logistics staff. Together with Logistika.TV, we visited the P3 Prague Horní Počernice Logistics Park, where a former warehouse hall is now used by the car dealer Direct Auto.
The recent partnership between GXO Logistics and BMW Group at the 425,000 sq ft Swindon manufacturing facility underscores the critical need for modern, strategically located warehouse and logistics operations in the UK. This collaboration offers valuable insights for businesses seeking industrial property and optimizing their supply chains.
The Ostrava Airport Multimodal Park is set to significantly expand its logistics capabilities with the announcement that DP World will operate BMW Group's new 123,000 sqm distribution center. This major development, creating up to 750 jobs, positions Ostrava as a prime location for businesses seeking strategic warehouse and logistics solutions in Central Europe.
Škoda Auto achieved a monumental production year in 2025, surpassing 1.065 million vehicles globally – a robust 15% increase from 2024 and its highest output in six years. This significant growth, encompassing both traditional and electric vehicles, coupled with extensive component manufacturing and global expansion, signals substantial opportunities for businesses in industrial real estate, logistics, warehousing, and office space sectors across key operational regions.
The electric vehicle (EV) industry is witnessing a significant power shift as China's BYD is set to dethrone Tesla as the world's leading EV seller. This monumental change not only reshapes the automotive sector but also signals profound implications for businesses eyeing strategic office, warehouse, and manufacturing spaces globally.
SKF Lubrication Systems CZ is transforming its logistics with a new, fully automated parts warehouse in Chodov, near Karlovy Vary. This significant investment, a collaboration with Jungheinrich, replaces traditional manual systems, establishing a new standard for efficiency and capacity that offers valuable insights for businesses seeking advanced industrial and warehouse solutions in the region.
A landmark partnership between Plzeň-based Škoda JS and UK's Rolls-Royce SMR is set to revolutionize nuclear energy, signaling significant economic growth and a surge in demand for industrial and office spaces in the Czech Republic's Western Bohemia region.
Online supermarket Rohlik.cz presented a newly opened warehouse in Chrášťany near Prague. Here, the company launched the AutoStore cubic storage system supplied by Swisslog. Up to 265 robots are deployed in operation, which can handle a total of 44,000 boxes.
