Investment management company Eika Asset Management (EAM) continues its expansion in the markets of Central and Eastern Europe and has completed another transaction in Poland. The company purchased a 9-hectare plot of land in Skawina, in the Krakow metropolitan region, where more than 46,000 sq. development of the Panattoni Park Kraków West IV logistics complex with an area of m.
The long-term partner of EAM, the world’s largest industrial real estate developer Panattoni, will take care of the development of the project. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026. summer, and the completion of the project is planned for 2027. in July
The prospects of the project in the market are already evident today – about 35 percent before the start of construction. area of the future complex is already leased. The first tenant in the Panattoni Park Kraków West IV complex will carry out warehousing and distribution of manufactured products, including wholesale and retail. The decision to relocate was due to the rapid growth of the company. An important factor was the possibility to remain in the operational area in the southern part of Krakow, thus preserving the team of employees and reducing the risk of losing qualified specialists. The high technical standards of the building will also allow optimization of operating costs.
“Our strategy of investing in logistics facilities in Poland is clearly paying off. We can see this from the interest of tenants even before the development of the project has started. This is another proof for our partners and investors that we invest responsibly and create added value for the participants of our funds. We assess the prospects of the project very positively. Our market analysis shows that investors and tenants choose modern facilities in strategically attractive locations – near major highways, airports and other important transport This is the trend we see in the logistics market today,” says Paulius Stulgaitis, fund manager of Eika Asset Management.
Michał Samborski, Regional Director and Development Manager of Panattoni, notes that the Lesser Poland region, and especially the Krakow metropolitan area, remains one of the most difficult logistics markets in Poland, primarily due to the extremely limited supply of investment plots. “At the same time, this region has strong business potential and attracts logistics, manufacturing and e-commerce companies. The launch of the Panattoni Park Kraków West IV project is an important step in our development strategy in this region and a response to the steadily growing demand for modern and efficient storage facilities.” Projects developed in such locations and according to such standards create long-term value for investors,” says Michał Samborski.
Panattoni Park Kraków West IV is being developed in a strategically attractive location – next to the national road no. 44 (Skavina bypass) and near the junction of the A4 highway. Such a location provides excellent conditions for serving both local and international markets, especially the Southern European region.
The complex is designed for logistics, e. for commercial and light manufacturing companies, as well as companies in the automotive, new technology and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors. Flexible room solutions will allow adapting modules to the individual needs of tenants, ensuring operational efficiency and long-term growth. The project will seek a BREEAM Excellent sustainability certificate.
“The gap between high-quality and older logistics premises is clearly widening. Tenants are increasingly choosing not only based on price, but also on efficiency, energy performance and sustainability. This means that modern facilities that meet the latest technical and ESG standards, located in strategically convenient locations, are not only more in demand, but also much more resistant to economic cycles. Therefore, investments in modern logistics facilities are gaining more and more demand, especially in those markets, where the economic environment stabilizes and long-term demand potential is visible,” emphasizes the EAM fund manager.
EAM consistently strengthens its position in the markets of Central and Eastern Europe, purposefully increasing investments in logistics, production and commercial real estate projects. According to the company’s assessment, the logistics segment will continue to remain one of the most promising asset classes in the region, creating long-term value for investors.