Poland’s logistics, rail travel and retail warehousing sector expands rapidly

In 2024 Polish intermodal rail‑road freight moved over 27.6 million tonnes, highlighting growing interest in cost‑effective, greener transport. Companies are also locating offices inside logistics parks to cut rent and commuting costs, with rents 1 €/m² lower than city‑centre offices.

Retail developers are reshaping the landscape. A new Aldi hyper‑store will replace a 50‑year‑old shed in Łódź’s Zarzew district; the 1 400 m² shop will be part of a 2 200 m² mixed‑use pavilion funded by a private investor on a 25‑year lease. Biedronka opened a 27 163 m² distribution centre in Sokołów, southern Poland, built to a new Jerónimo Martins standard with advanced automation and green‑building criteria.

Rail usage hit a historic high, with 439 million passengers in 2025 – the most in 30 years – and May 2026 alone saw 41.4 million trips, a 10 % year‑on‑year rise. The surge is attributed to expanded schedules, new rolling stock and competitive travel times on many routes.

Tourism data showed 44.9 million overnight guests in 2025, a 10 % increase, though average stays fell to 2.4 nights, indicating tighter trip lengths.

Amazon announced its 12th Polish fulfilment centre in Dobromierz, a four‑storey hub employing about 1 000 people and operating 5 000 robots. The project is part of a 23 billion‑złoty investment plan for 2026‑2028 aimed at expanding the country’s logistics footprint.