7R, an established international industrial real estate developer, has signed a long-term lease agreement with GXO for approximately 26,000m2 of warehouse space at 7R Park Lavičky, a modern complex being developed in a joint venture with the Czech investment fund WOOD & Company. At the facility along the D1 motorway connecting Brno and Prague, the Czech branch of the world's largest pure-play contract logistics provider will establish a state-of-the-art logistics centre delivering 3PL services for L'Oréal to support the beauty leader's logistics operations in Europe.
GXO is the world's largest pure-play contract logistics provider, employing more than 150,000 people across over 1,000 logistics facilities with a total area exceeding 200 million square feet (approximately 18.5 million sqm). The company serves the world's leading blue-chip companies to solve complex logistics challenges with technologically advanced supply chain and ecommerce solutions, at scale and with speed. GXO has been named to Fortune's 2026 list of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Under the long-term lease agreement with 7R, another GXO logistics centre in the CEE region will be developed at 7R Park Lavičky. The modern facility will be dedicated to supporting the operations of one of the world's most recognizable cosmetics brands – L'Oréal.
7R Park Lavičky is a modern facility offering nearly 26,000m2 of space, being developed by 7R as part of a joint venture with WOOD & Company. The build-to-suit facility will be fully tailored to the tenant's operational needs and designed to deliver high environmental performance. It will incorporate modern energy-efficient solutions, including LED lighting with an intelligent control system and a photovoltaic installation, supporting lower CO2 emissions and reduced operating costs.
Given the specific nature of GXO's operations at 7R Park Lavičky, the building will also include a dedicated hazardous materials storage area, equipped with all required fire protection systems and safety measures.
As part of the development, 7R has also designed a new roundabout, which will provide convenient access to the facility while enhancing the safety of employees and improving traffic safety at the existing intersection. A new public bus stop will also be delivered as part of construction process.
These solutions will enable the project to target BREEAM certification at the Excellent level.
Jiří Duchoň, Head of 7R Czechia, said: "Signing the lease agreement with GXO marks a major milestone in the development of 7R's operations on the Czech market and confirms the effectiveness of our long-term regional strategy. Securing such a renowned global partner is the result of the work carried out by the entire 7R Czechia team over the past two years, from building local capabilities and gaining an in-depth understanding of the market, to delivering a modern, high-quality product that successfully competes with the best industrial projects in the country. This agreement demonstrates that 7R is a reliable partner for the most demanding tenants and provides a solid foundation for the further expansion of our platform in Czechia. ”
A major advantage of 7R Park Lavičky is its excellent location directly along the D1 motorway, 50 km from Brno and 135 km from Prague. With direct access to the main transport artery connecting the Czech Republic's key cities, the project enables efficient distribution to most regions of the country within just a few hours. Its strategic location near Jihlava and Velké Meziříčí also ensures access to a skilled workforce.
Štefan Bohoš, Leasing Manager at 7R Czechia, added: "The Czech warehouse and industrial market remains one of the most competitive in the CEE region, while continuing to see very strong tenant demand. With total modern warehouse stock reaching about 13.3 million m2 at the end of 2025, net take-up amounted to 1.2 million m2, an increase of nearly 36% year-on-year. This demonstrates that tenants continue to actively seek modern, well-located and sustainable facilities. The GXO transaction confirms that, thanks to the high quality of our projects, our flexible approach to client needs, and the strong locations of our developments, we are able to compete effectively with players that have been present in this demanding market for many years. ”
Jan Jandík, Investment Manager at Wood & Company, commented: "We are pleased to see 7R Park Lavičky fully leased to a high-quality operator such as GXO, supporting L'Oréal's logistics operations. This lease confirms the quality of the project and continued demand for well-located, modern logistics assets in the Czech market. ”
Construction is progressing at full pace, and 7R Park Lavičky is planned to be delivered in Q1 2027.
