CTP has signed a long-term lease with Quick Service Logistics (QSL) for a 10,658 sqm built-to-suit distribution centre at CTPark Budapest Vecsés. The facility will include more than 10,100 sqm of frozen, chilled and ambient storage space, plus over 500 sqm of offices, and is expected to be completed in October 2026.

The Budapest Research Forum (BRF), comprising 108 Hungary Real Estate, CBRE, Colliers, Cushman & Wakefield, ESTON International, iO Partners and Robertson Hungary, has published its Q2 2026 industrial market snapshot for Hungary.

The Czech industrial market reached a total stock of 13.78 million sqm in Q2 2026, with 189,600 sqm of new warehousing space delivered across 10 industrial parks — a 37% decrease quarter-on-quarter and 21% year-on-year. The largest completed project was CTPark Brno Líšeň (45,000 sqm), followed by EQT Exeter Park Prague D8 Lužec (44,200 sqm), both delivered speculatively, and Aventin Business Park Dyje (24,500 sqm), which was fully leased upon completion.

Commercial real estate can serve a far more significant purpose than simply providing operational premises. For many manufacturing, logistics and industrial businesses, it has become an integral component of capital structure and a source of growth financing. The sale and leaseback (SLB) model — whereby a company sells a property whilst simultaneously entering into a long-term lease for the same asset — enables occupiers to unlock capital embedded in their real estate whilst maintaining uninterrupted operations, and offers investors access to income-generating assets underpinned by long-term cash flows.

Borne Furniture, a manufacturer of tabletops, shelving units and other furniture components, has leased 4,050 sqm of warehouse space at MLP Gorzów Wielkopolski. The tenant was represented by Newmark Polska. A key factor in the decision was the immediate availability of the space, with the company already operational in the completed building.

FedEx has opened a new logistics centre in Košice, strengthening connections between eastern Slovakia and international markets. The facility, the company's second-largest location in Slovakia, spans nearly 1,000 sqm and features 18 loading ramps for pick-up and delivery, plus four flexible loading positions for both vans and long-haul vehicles.

Alina Necula, Country Manager Romania at Lion’s Head, spoke to Property Forum about the firm's logistics expansion and IFC sustainability partnership. She also detailed ongoing investments at Oregon Park to enhance the tenant experience and support hybrid work.

Panattoni has commenced construction of a 16,500 sqm cross-dock logistics terminal for InPost near Toruń. Developed on a build-to-suit basis, the facility is scheduled for completion by the end of summer 2025.

Developer GRIDARCH has completed the third phase of construction at Ostrava Airport Multimodal Park (#OAMP) in Mošnov. Three new industrial halls with a total leasable area of 124,000 sqm will serve as BMW Group's overseas logistics distribution centre, with DP World appointed to manage logistics operations. Pilot operations are now under way, with the centre expected to be fully operational by the end of 2026.

Industrial real estate is no longer just manufacturing and warehouse facilities near highway exits. Growing labour shortages, automated production and pressure for faster urban logistics adaptation are changing companies' expectations for modern industrial parks. Beyond technical specifications, the quality of work environments, transport accessibility for employees and the range of services on offer have become key considerations. There is also growing interest in smaller, multifunctional units combining a showroom, warehouse, offices and operational facilities in one location. This is according to data from Colliers.