Changes in the warehouse market: 12-meter warehouses are now standard in 7R’s portfolio
Retail is giving way to e-commerce. The pandemic has undoubtedly changed consumer habits, spurred the growth of the online retail sector, and highlighted new needs in logistics and warehousing.…
Retail is giving way to e-commerce. The pandemic has undoubtedly changed consumer habits, spurred the growth of the online retail sector, and highlighted new needs in logistics and warehousing. This means that the supply chain will need to be reorganized, with an increase in storage space and the relocation of products closer to the consumer. As the first warehouse developer in Poland, 7R is rapidly responding to new market realities by offering its tenants facilities up to 12 meters high. This solution will significantly reduce the costs of storing goods and allow for more efficient use of warehouse space.
The European Union, excluding the UK, is the third-largest e-commerce market in the world, with total online retail sales of $412 billion per year. According to the latest RetailX report, Central Europe accounts for approximately 69% of total online sales on the continent. Forecasts indicate that the growth rate of e-commerce in Poland in 2020 could reach 30%. The biggest driving force behind e-commerce is and will continue to be the pandemic. Moreover, new consumer habits will remain with us for the long term and will have a direct impact on the direction of Poland’s warehouse market.
We closely monitor the market and strive to support our clients in overcoming the challenges they face. The current situation facing European economies is unprecedented. E-commerce and the shift toward strengthening internal supply chains are increasing the need to store more goods and tonnage in a single location. In our new standard, which is a response to these new demands, we will be able to build warehouses with a storage height of up to 12 meters that are adapted to innovative technological solutions, such as those in the fields of automation and robotics. These are the kinds of facilities our customers need right now.
Maciej Krawiecki
Head of Leasing at 7R
High-quality, high-rise buildings
The 12-meter-high warehouses from 7R will have a reinforced floor load capacity, making it possible to install multi-level mezzanines. The taller industrial building means greater pallet capacity. System carts and induction loops will be ideal for such facilities and will optimize the width of the racking aisles, thereby increasing the warehouse’s load capacity.
We have been actively shaping the industrial real estate market in Poland for years. Our goal is to set higher standards and offer top quality to domestic tenants and foreign investors. In this way, we have created the country’s first chain of last-mile warehouses called 7R City Flex. At 7R, we believe that sustainable construction should become the norm. One aspect of sustainable construction is building taller warehouses, which allows every square meter of floor space to be used optimally. By building upward, we ensure flexibility in adapting the warehouse layout and racking configuration to the specific needs of the space. This enables our customers to store a wider variety of goods within the same storage area.
Maciej Krawiecki
Head of Leasing at 7R
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Lilianna (Elżbieta) Laudy
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Lilianna Laudy serves as Digital & Marketing Manager at 7R SA, where she is responsible for developing digital and marketing initiatives that support brand visibility and online communication…
