Interviews with experts and questionnaire surveys showed that the Czech logistics sector is facing key decisions and changes that can fundamentally affect its future direction. Companies in the Czech Republic are facing increasing challenges, which include labor shortages, pressure on wage growth, the need to transition to automated processes and European regulatory policy. These factors force companies to rethink their strategies and investments in order to succeed in today's market.
Developer CTP is launching a new project within the development of Ostrava's Technology Park in Pustkovec (also known as T-park). The multifunctional building T6 with a total area of approx. 30,000 m2 will create a space that will connect the scientific sphere, innovative companies and students. The project, with an estimated investment of 50 million euros, is due to be completed at the end of 2027.
The study, carried out as part of the upcoming Panattoni Park Pilsen West III project by Buildigo, showed that dark facades mean up to a threefold increase in the heat island effect compared to the use of light facade surfaces. The combination of light surfaces and strategically placed greenery can also improve the perceived temperature by up to 20 percent, even compared to the original undeveloped location. The results of the study were published by the developer Panattoni.
Urban and industrial zone development planning, renewable energy sources, strategic investments, and ESG reporting. The Bold Future conference, which was hosted by the Prague Congress Center on Tuesday, November 12, addressed these topics with a unifying focus on sustainability.
Development company 7R and real estate investment manager EQT Exeter have joined forces to build the EQT Exeter Park Prague D8 Lužec logistics park. The project includes two buildings with an area of 44,000 and 12,000 square meters, a total of 68 docks and 12 m of clear height.
The development company Panattoni, together with representatives of the Moravian-Silesian Region, presented the design of the Panattoni Smart Park Karviná industrial zone. The expected total investment in the industrial zone with a buildable area of 330,000 square meters may exceed 25 billion crowns, with construction work scheduled to begin in 2026.
What technological innovations are companies implementing in logistics and warehousing to cope with the increasing pressure for efficiency, or what are the applications of artificial intelligence in these areas? The new study Trends in Czech Logistics 2025 offers answers not only to these questions. It was carried out by the research company IPSOS for the SKLAD association. As part of questionnaire surveys and in-depth interviews, 205 logistics managers from various segments shared their opinions. The study follows on from the successful versions from 2022 and 2020.
PST CLC Mitsui-Soko won the tender for internal logistics services at the Philip Morris CR plant in Kutná Hora, where it had previously provided these services. The contract was extended by three years, with the possibility of a two-year option. PST CLC Mitsui-Soko has been providing services for Philip Morris CR for 17 years. The project is covered by approximately 200 workers.
