Prologis has closed 2025 with strong operational results in Slovakia, outperforming the market in occupancy and confirming the resilience of modern logistics real estate in a more volatile macroeconomic environment.
Performance above market average
In 2025, Prologis in Slovakia secured 24 lease transactions totalling 135,000 sqm. Thanks to this strong leasing activity, the company achieved 95 percent occupancy, outperforming the market average of 92 percent by three percentage points. At the same time, Prologis maintained an 83 percent retention rate, successfully renewing the majority of expiring lease agreements and confirming the strength of its long-term customer relationships.
This performance was driven by high-quality assets, strategic location in the Greater Bratislava Area and a flexible leasing strategy aligned with customers’ evolving operational and technological needs.
“Maintaining 95 percent occupancy in a market characterised by increased supply and competitive pressure is a significant achievement. It confirms the quality of our portfolio and the strength of our long-term partnerships,” said Jakub Randa, Senior Leasing Manager at Prologis in Slovakia. “In 2025, we welcomed new customers from transport, healthcare and food distribution, while many existing partners extended or expanded their presence in our parks. An 83 percent retention rate clearly demonstrates customer trust and satisfaction,” he added.
Customer focus and long-term value creation
Prologis continues to emphasise operational excellence and added value for its customers. In addition to premium technical standards, the portfolio includes smart metering systems, EV charging infrastructure and advanced site security solutions.
As of December 31, 2025, Prologis’ Slovak portfolio comprised 0.5 million sqm across 22 buildings, serving 43 customers. An additional 244,000 sqm are available for future development, creating capacity for further growth.
Structural drivers: e-commerce, regionalisation and AI
Logistics demand remained supported by structural trends. E-commerce continues to act as a key growth driver. In Central Europe, retail e-commerce penetration currently stands at 10–15 percent, with further growth expected as e-commerce penetration in the UK, according to Prologis Research stats, equals about 30 percent.
Supply chain regionalisation is another accelerating trend. According to Prologis Research, 60 percent of senior executives expect supply chains to become more regionalised by 2030, prioritising resilience and risk diversification.
Slovakia is well-positioned to benefit from this development. Its strategic location in the heart of Europe, seamless access to Austria and other Western European markets, strong industrial base, and EU membership make it an attractive destination for companies looking to shorten supply chains and move production closer to end customers.
At the same time, artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping logistics operations. Around 70 percent of global companies already use advanced AI solutions in supply chain management, and by 2030, AI is expected to support the majority of logistics-related decisions.
Outlook for 2026
Looking ahead, Prologis expects stable demand supported by nearshoring strategies, digital transformation and continued growth in online retail.
“With 244,000 sqm available for development and a stable, diversified customer base, we are well-positioned to support our partners’ growth plans. Modern logistics real estate continues to prove its resilience, even in dynamic economic conditions,” said Martin Baláž, SVP, Head of Asset Management for Central Europe at Prologis.
With a high-quality portfolio, strong customer relationships and disciplined leasing strategy, Prologis enters 2026 prepared to navigate market volatility while capturing long-term structural growth opportunities.
