• FedEx has launched a new 19,000 sq. ft purpose-built freight facility at East Midlands Airport, aiming to strengthen its UK and global network.

• The site is independent from parcel operations, with a design focused on freight efficiency, streamlined processing, and enhanced safety through recessed loading pits and multiple trailer docks.

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the world’s largest express transportation company, today announces the opening of a new 19,000 sq. ft purpose-built facility at East Midlands Airport to further strengthen its UK and international network.

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 U.S., EU, APAC and the rest of the world.

Designed with safety and efficiency at its core, the location is equipped with multiple trailer docks and recessed building pits designed for safer handling. The new facility also enables a more streamlined and efficient process for preparing freight. Additional capacity will significantly increase throughput, strengthening the company’s ability to meet rising customer demand across key international trade lanes.

Steve Johnson, Managing Director, UK Air Operations at FedEx 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 U.S., APAC, EU, and beyond – helping them seize growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving global trade environment.”

FedEx ships to 220 countries and territories, connects more than 2.5 million shippers with 200 million customers worldwide, and delivers 17 million packages globally each day. FedEx has operated in the UK since 1984 and provides a range of transportation services for businesses trading internationally and domestically. The company operates three air hubs across the UK and continues to invest in new infrastructure to enhance speed, safety, and efficiency for its customers.