FedEx ramps up UK freight operations

A global distribution firm is expanding UK operations with a new base.

FedEx has opened a 19,000sq ft freight hub at East Midlands Airport, designed to strengthen both UK and international shipping networks.

It says the standalone facility operates separately from the company’s parcel sorting operations, enabling faster and safer handling of freight and improving connectivity to the US, EU, APAC and other markets.

Equipped with multiple trailer docks and recessed building pits, the hub streamlines freight preparation and increases throughput, allowing FedEx to meet growing demand across key international trade lanes.

Steve Johnson, managing director of 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 North West 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.”

Operating in the UK since 1984, FedEx delivers 17 million packages daily to 220 countries, connecting millions of shippers with customers worldwide.

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