CTP: Powering Europe’s Industrial Future

As global supply chains shift in response to geopolitical tensions, trade barriers and growing sustainability demands, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has emerged as a strategic hub for industrial and logistics (I&L) operations. 

At the forefront of this transformation is CTP, Europe’s largest listed developer, owner and manager of I&L properties by gross lettable area (GLA).

Founded in 1998 by CEO Remon Vos, CTP has grown from a start-up into a market leader with more than 13.4 million square meters of GLA. 

CTP is now the leading logistics player in six key markets across CEE - Czechia, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia and Bulgaria. CTP is also expanding in Poland, where it aims to become a prominent player in the medium term, as well as in Germany, Austria and the Netherlands.

Its expansive network of more than 400 business park locations stretches from the North Sea to the Black Sea, supporting more than 1,000 companies across sectors like manufacturing, e-commerce, automotive, semiconductors and high-tech.

CTP’s growth is driven by the increasing demand for resilient, nearshored supply chains. In 2024 alone, the company leased a record 2.1 million square meters, reflecting strong investor and tenant confidence in the CEE region.

CTP aims to double its portfolio to 20 million square meters by 2030, targeting over €1.2bn (US$1.3bn) in annualised rental income.

Why CTP?

What sets CTP apart is its full-service model. It develops, owns and operates its parks, managing everything from site selection and construction to long-term property management. This integrated approach allows CTP to act as a strategic partner, growing alongside its tenants and offering tailored, future-proofed facilities without requiring clients to invest in real estate ownership.

The company’s deep local knowledge and relationships in key markets means it can help companies find a location in Europe, supporting them in navigating the European regulatory landscape and easing local entry barriers.

Recent projects highlight CTP’s role in enabling global firms to establish a European presence. In Czechia, it’s building a 52,000-square-meter facility for Taiwanese electronics firm Inventec. In Serbia, it secured a 19,000-square-meter site for Shanghai Huizhong Automotive, marking the Chinese company’s first European operation.

When the park is operational in December 2025, the facility will supply chassis parts for BMW. It is the Chinese company’s first foothold in Europe and a prime example of nearshoring in a facility 100km from the EU border.

The road to decarbonisation

It’s not just deglobalisation that is reshaping I&L real estate, but also the need to decarbonise supply chains – and sustainability has long been central to CTP’s mission.

The company was the first in Europe to certify its entire portfolio under BREEAM standards and continues to build all new facilities to at least BREEAM Very Good. It has also earned a negligible-risk ESG rating from Sustainalytics. 

CTP is committed to full carbon neutrality across the asset lifecycle and is investing heavily in renewable energy, including solar power generation through its own energy company. CTP is also a leader in brownfield redevelopment, particularly in Germany, where it transforms underused industrial sites into modern, sustainable logistics hubs. These projects reduce environmental impact while leveraging existing infrastructure.

Highly sustainable buildings mean CTP can help lower the carbon footprint of its clients, supporting them to meet their own ESG goals.

CTP’s parks are also designed with community in mind. Parks are embedded in local communities, featuring landscaped spaces, amenities and Clubhaus community centres that foster well-being and inclusivity.

Around 70% of new leases are signed with existing tenants, a testament to the company’s ability to forge long-term relationships build trust – and grow with its customers.

The big picture

With global megatrends such as nearshoring and reshoring only expected to accelerate, increasing demand for the regionalisation of supply chains and driving growth of high-tech manufacturing in Europe, the ability of the I&L sector to respond quickly to changing customers’ needs is critical. 

By providing customers with a full-service real estate offering – and as the long-term custodian of its parks – CTP is ideally placed to support customers in this fast-changing world.

With an extensive land bank, CTP can quickly find its clients space to grow, developing state-of-the-art facilities tailored to a customer’s unique needs, ensuring they can attract and retain the best people, and helping them take advantage of the growth opportunities that Europe now presents.

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