Tuesday, 9 June 2026
The development of BMW Group’s new distribution centre at Ostrava Airport Multimodal Park in Mošnov has entered its final stage, with logistics operator DP World beginning preparations ahead of the facility’s planned launch later this year.
Developer GRIDARCH has granted early access to the three logistics halls that make up Phase III of the project, allowing DP World to enter and fit out the premises before the formal building permit process is completed. The halls, which provide a combined 124,000 sqm of leasable space, are expected to receive final approval during the summer of 2026.
DP World, selected by BMW Group to operate the facility, has started installing racking systems, preparing office areas and testing operational and IT infrastructure. Recruitment is also underway, with the centre expected to create up to 750 jobs once fully operational.
The facility will serve as BMW Group’s overseas distribution hub for automotive components and spare parts, supporting the company’s global manufacturing and after-sales operations.
According to GRIDARCH, granting early access enables the future operator to prepare the site for immediate use once final approvals are received. The company said the project has been developed to meet the requirements of a large-scale international distribution operation.
Robert Sgariboldi, Country Manager of DP World Czech Republic, said the early access period would allow the company to test technologies and operational processes before the start of pilot operations. He added that the multimodal transport connections available in Mošnov, including road, rail and air links, were a key factor in the site’s attractiveness.
The Phase III development represents the latest expansion of Ostrava Airport Multimodal Park, one of the Czech Republic’s largest logistics and industrial projects.
The park’s first phase, launched in 2018, delivered approximately 139,000 sqm of industrial space and includes a 151,000 sqm rail container terminal. Part of the development, together with an industrial park in Nošovice, was acquired by EQT Real Estate in 2021.
A second phase, comprising four logistics and light industrial buildings with a total area of 122,000 sqm, was completed in March 2025. Three of those buildings were subsequently acquired by EQT Real Estate, while one remains under GRIDARCH ownership and is leased to automotive supplier Brose CZ.
Construction of the third phase is expected to be completed during summer 2026, with full operations at BMW Group’s distribution centre anticipated by the end of the year.
