In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum in Vienna, Martin Polák, Managing Director CEE at GARBE Industrial Real Estate, shares his outlook for the year ahead. He reflects on market conditions, leasing dynamics, financing availability and the company’s priorities across Central and Eastern Europe. His perspective offers a grounded view on how occupiers are behaving and why the logistics sector may be entering a more active phase than many expect.

Toyota Material Handling CZ has taken over completed premises in Panattoni Business Park Zdice, developed by Panattoni, with Accolade group as investor. The company will provide comprehensive material handling solutions, equipment rental and service with a focus on efficiency. The premises will also serve as HQ for the company in the Czech Republic.

DHL's E-Commerce Trends 2025 report reveals what matters most to online buyers in CEE during the Christmas shopping season: fast and flexible delivery, trusted logistics partners, and seamless returns, alongside growing expectations for social commerce, AI tools, and sustainability.

European Logistics Investment (ELI) has launched a new phase of its Warsaw Airport Kinetyczna project with Panattoni as the developer.

An international electronics manufacturer has signed a long-term lease agreement for 26,000 sqm at CTPark Komárom, expanding its production capacity and logistics operations in Hungary.

Industrial developer CTP has announced TAS Logistyka has expanded its footprint at CTPark Warsaw South in Poland, taking almost 15,500 sqm of new warehouse space at the logistics park.

Generali Fond Realit has acquired the Garbe Progresus Park Klášterec I logistics facility in the Czech Republic from Garbe and Progresus.The investment fund, managed by Generali Investments CEE and advised by Generali Real Estate, completed the purchase of the 18,500 sqm property located in the Ústí nad Labem region between Chomutov and Klášterec nad Ohří.

7R has obtained the building permit for 7R Hub Nowa Huta, a logistics and industrial park in Kraków. The project comprises three buildings totalling approximately 230,000 sqm and negotiations with potential tenants are already underway.

Panattoni has started construction of Panattoni Park Białystok III, a 32,000 sqm logistics facility set for completion in Q1 2026. Four tenants have already signed lease agreements for the development.

Garbe has started construction of a new 55,000 sqm hall at Garbe Park Klášterec nad Ohří II, with global consumer goods company Reckitt becoming the anchor tenant. The British multinational has leased 35,000 sqm of industrial space under a ten-year agreement and will move in during the Q2 2026.