7R sells the City Flex Last Mile Logistics building in 7R Park Łódź West II to a Macquarie-managed account

The pandemic has highlighted the vital role that the logistics real estate sector plays in supporting efficient global supply chains. As demand continues to grow for strategically located facilities with strong sustainability credentials, we are delighted to continue our partnership with 7R in Poland and to secure this high-quality portfolio.

Dana Gibson

Co-Head of Macquarie Asset Management’s Real Estate team in Europe

Since 2018, we have observed growing demand for SmallBusiness Units (SBUs).A Small Business Unit (SBU) is a flexible warehouse module with a smaller floor area (typically ranging from 300 to 1,500 m²), combined with high-end office space or a prestigious showroom. SBU facilities are typically located within major cities, providing an ideal solution for last-mile logistics, e-commerce, and SMEs.Read the full definition → The development of 7R City Flex Last Mile Logistics is the answer to that demand and one of the ways to diversify our portfolio. Due to the demand and the size of the markets, City Flex projects were initially built in larger cities, while today, medium-sized cities are ready for this type of investment. This segment of the market is growing, and unlike standard “big box” warehouses, last-mile facilities may include warehouse and office space, showrooms, retail, and e-commerce premises, which diversifies our tenant base. SBU’s share of the warehouse market in Poland has reached 8%. We will continue to invest in the 7R City Flex business line and seek opportunities in other sectors.

Bartłomiej Krawiecki

Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of the Board at 7R

Building the first last-mile logistics network in Poland, which covers all key urban locations with 7R’s urban warehouses, and partnering with Macquarie is an excellent example of collaboration between capital and development. The alignment of interests between the parties to provide high-quality products in key micro-locations—ensuring they meet high ESG standards and tenants’ expectations—is always a great strategy to implement. We look forward to delivering more high-end products together with our partner in the near future.

Łukasz Jachna

Chief Capital Markets Officer, Member of the Board at 7R

We are very pleased to once again contribute to the expansion of Macquarie’s logistics portfolio with another project. We have found Macquarie to be an excellent partner, one that closely monitors every stage of the transaction process and is committed to working with us to build a strong, long-term business partnership. The sale of the 7R City Flex building, part of the 7R Łódź West II complex, is another example of our seamless cooperation.

Tomasz Kostrzewa

Investment Director at 7R