Thursday, 11 June 2026
7R has signed its first leasing transaction in the Czech Republic, securing a long-term agreement with GXO Logistics for the entire 7R Park Lavičky development. The contract covers approximately 26,000 sqm of warehouse space in a logistics park being developed through a joint venture between 7R and Czech investment fund WOOD & Company.
Located alongside the D1 motorway connecting Prague and Brno, the facility will serve as a dedicated logistics centre for L’Oréal. GXO’s Czech operations will provide third-party logistics (3PL) services supporting the cosmetics group’s European supply chain.
The transaction marks a significant milestone for 7R’s expansion into the Czech market and represents the full pre-leasing of the project ahead of completion.
7R Park Lavičky is being developed as a build-to-suit facility tailored to GXO’s operational requirements. The warehouse will incorporate a range of energy-efficient solutions, including LED lighting with intelligent controls and a rooftop photovoltaic installation aimed at reducing both carbon emissions and operating costs.
Given the nature of GXO’s operations for L’Oréal, the development will also include a dedicated area for the storage of hazardous materials equipped with specialised fire protection and safety systems.
Infrastructure improvements form part of the wider development. 7R has designed a new roundabout to improve access to the site and increase traffic safety in the area. A new public bus stop will also be delivered as part of the project.
The developer intends to achieve a BREEAM Excellent certification for the facility.
“Signing the lease with GXO is a very important step in the development of our business in the Czech market and confirms the effectiveness of our long-term strategy in the region,” said Jiří Duchoň, Head of 7R Czechia. “Securing such a renowned global partner is the result of the work carried out by our Czech team over the past two years, from building local expertise to delivering a high-quality logistics product.”
The project benefits from a strategic location approximately 50 km from Brno and 135 km from Prague, providing direct access to the Czech Republic’s main transport corridor. The site also offers access to labour markets around Jihlava and Velké Meziříčí.
According to 7R, demand for logistics space in the Czech Republic remains strong. The company cited market data showing that the country’s modern warehouse stock reached approximately 13.3 million sqm at the end of 2025, while net take-up totalled 1.2 million sqm, representing year-on-year growth of nearly 36%.
“The transaction with GXO confirms that, thanks to the quality of our projects, a flexible approach to occupier requirements and the excellent location of the development, we are able to compete effectively with long-established market participants,” said Štefan Bohoš, Leasing Manager at 7R Czechia.
Jan Jandík, Investment Manager at WOOD & Company, added that the lease agreement demonstrates continued demand for modern logistics assets in prime Czech locations.
Construction is progressing according to schedule, with completion and handover of 7R Park Lavičky planned for the first quarter of 2027.
