Bratislava and the western region of Slovakia are emerging as key logistics and warehousing hubs in Central Europe. Thanks to its strategic location near the borders with Austria, Hungary, and the Czech Republic, the Slovak capital is an attractive destination for both international and domestic companies.
The European industrial and logistics real estate market is experiencing a significant boom, driven by growing demand, investment and changes in global supply chains. Slovakia, as a strategic country in the heart of Europe, plays an important role in this development.
The year 2024 brought a dynamic development of the Slovak industrial market, which has become a key destination for logistics and warehousing in Central Europe. This article focuses on the detailed rental prices, major transactions and planned industrial park developments that are shaping the future of the sector.
The year 2025 brings many new opportunities, but also challenges for the logistics and warehousing industry. Let's take a look at the key trends and risks that will shape the industry in the coming year.
At the prestigious SLOVLOG congress, focused on logistics and industry, 108 REAL ESTATE was presented as the event's Gold Partner. During this important event, we had the opportunity to showcase our innovations and contribute to the debate on the future of industrial real estate.
The property development company Garbe has been active on the Central and Eastern European markets for four years. Now the company has announced full occupancy of all its industrial parks in the region. The recently vacated 10,000 sqm of space at Garbe Park Senec has been occupied by logistics company Würth International Trading.
The needs of tenants in logistics parks can vary, but a common requirement is a quality connection to the transport network. Most goods are transported by truck, making motorways a priority for developers. Securing land with a favorable zoning plan is essential for successfully constructing high-demand warehouses.
At an extraordinary meeting, the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bahn AG approved the sale of its subsidiary, DB Schenker, to the Danish transport and logistics group DSV. The sale, which is expected to be completed by 2025, is subject to receiving all required regulatory approvals.
With constant pressure to increase efficiency and reduce costs, industries and logistics are inevitably focusing on modern technologies. Digital transformation, process automation, and the use of digital twins are playing a key role in optimizing logistics flows and warehousing. Even for real estate developers and property management, digitalization has great potential, especially in the design and management of modern logistics centers.
