What do we now about this country, positioned in the heart of Europe?
Czech’s economic landscape is characterized by a robust industrial base, strategically located for logistics. Through their membership to the European Union, Czech benefits from the single market and customs union. After the challenges caused by Covid, the Czech economy has recovered and the GDP shows growth of 3% in 2023 with the same forecast for 2024 (source: OECD)
Economic industries:
Czech ranks 30th in terms of exports in the world. The most important economic contributors are:
- Manufacturing
- Automotive
- High tech products
Resulting in exporting the following products :
Source: ITC Trade Map
Economic partners
The domestic European market is the most important sales market for Czech, with a dominant position for Germany, with a 32,8% share in 2023. (Source: ITC Trade Map)
Challenges
- Labor Market Constraints: With an unemployment rate as low as 2.5% in 2023, one of the lowest in the EU, Czechia faces labor shortages. This poses challenges for industries seeking skilled workers.
- Energy Dependency: Czech is reliant on energy imports, particularly from Russia. This leads to vulnerabilities, due to geopolitical tensions. The energy transition toward renewables is improving.
- Demographic Shifts: As in general, aging of population creates in terms of workforce and social facilities. The government is explores measures to boost birth rates and attract foreign talent.
Infrastructure
- Roads. Czech boasts a well-developed transportation network, with over 55,000 km of roads. Key projects include the expansion of the D1 motorway between the 2 most important logistics hubs: Prague and Brno.
- Rail Infrastructure: With almost 10.000 km of railway tracks Czech offers an excellent rail infrastructure. The Prague-Brno rail corridor is recently being modernized.
- Airports: Václav Havel Airport in Prague is the busiest in the country, handles over 18 million passengers annually. There are regional airports in Brno, Ostrava, and Karlovy Vary. They increasingly accommodate passenger and cargo traffic.
- Public Transport: Improvements in urban transport systems, such as trams and metro networks in Prague and Brno, must enhance connectivity and reduce congestion in major cities.
Logistics and Warehousing
- Logistics Hubs: In general the republic’s strategic location makes it an ideal logistics hub within Central Europe. Especially around Prague, Pilsen and Brno offer modern logistics centers and warehouses.
- E-commerce: Driving demand for efficient logistics solutions. Companies are investing in automation and digitalization to optimize supply chain operations.
- Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T): Being part of EU Czech is an integral part of the TEN-T network, enhancing connectivity with neighboring countries. Key corridors include the Baltic-Adriatic Corridor and the Rhine-Danube Corridor.
MOL Logistics in Czech
MOL Logistics Czech has been offering extensive warehouse locations in Brno and Pilsen for more than 20 years, suitable for electronics and high-tech. Our warehouses are guaranteed to provide safe, efficient and flexible logistics services to meet the dynamic needs specific to this sector. We ensure that your high-quality electronics and high-tech goods are transported, stored and managed with the utmost precision and care.
MOL Logistics Worldwide Network
With years of experience, MOL Logistics is a financially strong and major player in the market. MOL logistics is part of a worldwide organization, rooted in Japan. Global customers are served through 120 offices in America, Asia, Africa and Europe. Our customer-centric approach is suitable for companies of any size and delivers personal service, global efficiency, and unparalleled quality.
MOL Group
MOL Logistics is part of the MOL Group. MOL group develops a variety of social infrastructure businesses. In addition to traditional shipping businesses via Mitsui O.S.K. Lines with over 800 vessels and 140 years of history, they intend to meet the evolving social needs including environmental conservation. This by innovative technology and services.
