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Adam Galek Board Member Rohlig SUUS Logistics

What are your expectations for this year’s performance for your company and the logistics sector in general in Poland ? How will this be influenced by expectation for the general economic environment?

Transport and logistics are a litmus paper for the economy. This sector is the first to feel any fluctuations in consumer sentiment or changes in production. Recently, especially in the last two months, there has been a slight recovery both in Poland and globally. However, time will tell if this will become a long-term trend. This largely depends on the geopolitical situation. That is why we are cautiously optimistic about the economic situation. The inflow of funds into Poland from the National Recovery Plan undoubtedly promises faster economic growth. These funds are essential for increasing investments and stimulating various

sectors after a period of slowdown. From a logistics perspective, the announced financial investments in infrastructure development, including container ports such as the one in Gdansk, as well as terminals and intermodal routes, represent a significant opportunity.

In addition, projects related to the reconstruction of Ukraine and the

restructuring of supply chains by moving production and supply closer to markets continue to be important drivers. All of these initiatives represent a significant opportunity for companies that provide one-stop logistics support.

The rising costs of energy and oper ation of warehouses and industrial buildings pose an increasing challenge for many companies, especially those in the logistics and production industries. What solutions to reduce these costs are you already using, and what solu tions are you considering implementing in the future?

At Rohlig SUUS Logistics, we place importance on energy-efficient and pro-environmental solutions in our warehouses. Among other things, our facilities are equipped with photovoltaic panels, intelligent LED lighting systems or skylights in the roofs to ensure a large supply of natural light. We are also implementing intelligent energy management system and energy storage system, that allows us to optimise the use of utilities and quickly remedy any failures.

In the future, we are also considering investing in biogas plants or heat pumps.

The warehouse area is a good example of how investments in eco solutions can also translate into cost savings. Through the use of RES, we reduce emissions and become independent of price changes in traditional energy sources. Creating increasingly green facilities is an important element of our ESG strategy.