Poland Łódź pulls in business

Located in the heart of the "Golden Triangle" of Wrocław, Warsaw, and Poznań, with its modern infrastructure and access to highly skilled labour, it provides exceptional conditions for investors. This area generates 47 pct of Poland's GDP and is set to be one of the main drivers of development across Central and Eastern Europe in the coming years.

In the Heart of the Supply Chain

With its central location, Łódź serves as a natural logistics hub, connecting Europe's main transport corridors. It is here that the most important roads, railways, and international trade routes intersect. The city is also a key point on the New Silk Road (China-Europe Railway Express), handling over 3,300 passengers annually. Trains connect Asia with Europe, ensuring a rapid flow of goods in just a number of hours. The planned construction of a high-speed ​​rail line as part of the Central Communication Port project will further strengthen Łódź's role, reducing travel time to Warsaw to 45 minutes and allowing for travel to the future CPK airport in just 30 minutes.

For years, Łódź has grown to become the most important logistics hub and a key intersection of global supply chains in the CEE region. It is here that strategic segments of the supply and distribution chains are served. Therefore, developments in Łódź and the region not only provide modern industrial space but most importantly provide a logistical advantage – guaranteeing faster deliveries, better cost management, and the ability to serve customers on a large scale. This advantage will be crucial in the coming years.
Michał Chodecki, head of industrial at Savills.

Record-breaking Growth

The Łódź region is the third largest warehouse market in Poland – after Warsaw and Upper Silesia. Modern warehouse space currently stands at 4.97 mln sqm and will grow to more than 5 mln sqm in the second half of this year. Over the past five years, average annual demand for logistics space has reached 820,000 sqm, hitting a record high of 1 mln sqm in 2024. This pace of development makes Łódź one of the fastest-growing warehouse markets in the European Union.

Central Poland is developing at a pace unmatched by many mature European markets. Łódź is about to break the 5 mln sqm mark for modern warehouse space, and every third square meter of space in the region has been built in the last three years. This shows that investors want to be part of this transformation today.
Michał Chodecki.

The tenant mix is ​​broad and diverse: 32 pct of transactions are in retail and FMCG chains, 29 pct in logistics operators (3PL) and courier companies, followed by e-commerce (9 pct) and household appliances (4 pct). The region attracts global players such as Amazon, Allegro, Zalando, DHL, OBI, Inditex, B/S/H, and Rossmann, who are developing their distribution and production centres here. The vacancy rate in the region has fallen to 8.9 pct, and almost half of new projects are already leased upon completion (48 pct in 2024). The level of pre-lease agreements in projects under construction was even higher, reaching 71 pct in mid-2025. This places Łódź among the most attractive markets in Europe in terms of securing space for tenants.

In the coming years, Łódź has the potential to play a key role as a modern industrial and logistics centre in Poland and Central Europe. Due to its strategic location in the centre of the country and well-developed transport infrastructure (including highways, railways, and intermodal terminals), the city is becoming a key hub for distribution and production. Łódź is already a location where global manufacturing companies such as ABB, BSH, Corning, Dell, Hitachi, and P&G have been operating for years—and reinvesting to expand their operations.
Mateusz Sipa, Invest in Łódź director

An Ecosystem Supporting Investors

Łódź is not only a strategic location, but also a friendly business environment with access to modern resources. The Łódź Special Economic Zone plays a key role; since its inception, it has attracted over 759 investment projects worth a total of PLN 34.5 bln, creating 33,800 jobs. At the same time, the region is distinguished by its strong educational and human resources base. Łódź alone currently has 72,000 students, and Łódź universities produce 17,300 graduates annually, many of whom are specialists in automation, robotics, IT, and production engineering.

What truly sets Łódź's universities apart, with the Łódź University of Technology and the University of Łódź at the forefront, is their openness to collaborate with employers from the city and the region, and their experience in creating tailor-made programs that meet the real needs of the local labour market. Additionally, as Invest in Łódź, we have been running initiatives such as "Youth in Łódź," "Taste of Studying in Łódź," and "Taste of Working in Łódź," aimed at encouraging young people to study and then work in our city.
Mateusz Sipa

Łódź is building an edge not only with its location but also with its quality. ESG is becoming a standard here, and access to skilled labour makes the region ready for investment in Industry 4.0, light manufacturing, and research and R&D centres. Warehouses are increasingly serving as a base for innovative technologies, making Łódź a viable competitor to many mature Western European markets.
Patrycja Dzikowska, associate director, research at Savills

Building an Advantage

Analysts state that Łódź is currently at a unique stage in its development with ​​growing demand from global companies, rapid infrastructure modernisation, and a growing number of green investments making the region stand out among other markets in Central and Eastern Europe. It's a place where traditional logistics combines with technology and sustainable development, and investment is solidly justified.

The 'Łódź 2025. Industry | Innovation | Infrastructure' report was created in collaboration with local businesses, investors, and experts. Perspectives were provided by companies such as Hatrans Logistics, Corning, Hitachi Energy, Rock Communication, Grafton Recruitment, the Łódź Special Economic Zone, and the "LODZistics" Cluster of the Central Poland Logistics Business Network. This publication serves as a guide for companies and investors seeking new growth opportunities in Central Europe.