First phase of construction of cargo-logistic center in Airport in Niš to start in June 2009

Austrian company “Eyemaxx“, backed by fund “Chayton Capital“, held the presentation of one of the largest projects in the region on Tuesday, April 28, in the Chamber of Commerce of Niš, and promoted an excellent vision that includes investments in development of the airport complex and the city of Niš itself.

The commencement of realization of the largest logistic and commercial cargo center, in the location next to airport “Konstantin Veliki” in Niš, has been scheduled for June 2009.

The cargo center complex covers the area of about 260,000 square meters, and construction of about 136,000 square meters of the facilities that meet the highest standards is in the pipeline. In addition to distributive facilities, the project anticipates development of business facilities, shopping centre, hotel, as well as other contents that will be in accordance with European standards for the projects of that type. The offices of “Colliers International” in Belgrade and Niš are the leading lease agents for the space in the future project.

The possibility of distribution of goods by air, road and rail will create excellent opportunities for local and regional development. In favor of that is also the fact that the construction of such complex, facilities, infrastructure and junctions will require engagement of large number of local companies, which means that a lot of people will get reliable jobs. According to the estimates, this investment worth 62m EUR will enable employment of about 500 people.

(Goran Mraović)

Goran Mraović, the Manager of company “Colliers International” in Niš, said: ”As the leading lease agent, we are starting intensive negotiations with both foreign and local potential tenants who are interested in this unique top-class logistic center. Total of 60,000 square meters will be built in the first phase of construction, which commences in June, and 20,000 square meters will be developed by the end of this year. Cooperation with the investor is excellent and I am sure that this will be the genuine example of good investment for other foreign investors who want to invest in the region. The importance of the investment was proved by the presentation that was be held in the Chamber of Commerce of city of Niš, which was attended by all chiefs of the administrative regions, as well as by potential tenants. “

(Maja Šahbaz)

Maja Šahbaz, the General Manager of company “Colliers International“, said: “It is a great pleasure to us to participate in the project that will significantly affect the development of city of Niš and that part of Serbia. As we have always been pointing out, logistic centers represent the segment of the real estate market in which Serbia has special potential because of its excellent position. I believe this is only the beginning of excellent cooperation between company Colliers and Eyemaxx, and that Colliers’ market experience will contribute to the success of this exceptional project.”