A method for operating an industrial truck (20) in a goods logistics facility (10). The absolute position of the industrial truck (20) in the goods logistics facility (10) is determined and the direction of travel of the industrial truck (20) in the goods logistics facility (10) is determined, and a dynamically adaptable and/or modifiable industrial truck extension zone (30) is determined as a function of the absolute position determined and the direction of travel determined for the industrial truck (20) in the goods logistics facility (10), preferably at predetermined periods of time.