FedEx opens dedicated freight facility at East Midlands Airport

The new facility operates independently from the company's existing parcel sorting operations and is designed to enhance freight handling efficiency, while providing customers with improved connectivity to the US, EU, APAC and the rest of the world. The site is equipped with multiple trailer docks and recessed building pits, designed for safer handling. FedEx said the new facility will enable a more streamlined and efficient process for preparing freight, boost throughput and help meet rising customer demand across key international trade lanes. 

Steve Johnson, FedEx MD of UK air operations, said: "This new freight facility builds on the momentum of our recent expansion in Manchester and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to strengthening our operations across the UK. "Together, these commitments create a more resilient and connected FedEx network, enabling us to support the increasing flow of goods between the East Midlands, the Northwest, and international markets. "For businesses in the East Midlands, the additional capacity and enhanced safety features mean more efficient access to the  US, APAC, EU, and beyond - helping them seize growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving global trade environment." 

FedEx ships to 220 countries and territories and delivers 17 million packages globally each day.

The company, which launched in the UK in 1984, also operates three air hubs across the UK.