Parcel giant continues to commit to UK growth with the opening of new state-of-the-art air facility in Manchester
Federal Express Corporation, the world’s largest express transportation company, today announces the opening of a new state-of-the-art logistics facility in Manchester, equipped with enhanced capabilities for customers and a more modern working environment for team members. The new facility is part of a relocation of its Manchester operations, providing the opportunity to upgrade and enhance FedEx capabilities in the Northwest region.
The new facility is strategically located in the Northwest corridor, a region that accounts for 22.5% of the UK’s total freight GDP and is just half a mile from Manchester Airport. It underlines the company’s ongoing commitment to advancing the UK’s air cargo infrastructure and supporting British businesses in both domestic and international trade through strengthened parcel and freight capabilities.
The spacious 38,000 square foot facility features advanced technologies, including an advanced automated sorting system and x-ray machines, which will increase throughput, speed, and efficiency, and improve services to customers.
Steve Johnson, Managing Director, UK Air Operations at FedEx said:
“The opening of our enhanced facility in Manchester is a significant milestone for FedEx and our valued customers as we continue to advance our freight capabilities in the UK. With the rising demand for cargo aviation and the rapid growth of e-commerce, we recognise the need to reconfigure our network to prioritise both speed and efficiency.’’
‘’We are committed to setting our customers up for success in what continues to be a dynamic period for trade and logistics. We have seen first-hand the positive impact our investment in technological capabilities has had at our Stansted Airport facility for small and medium sized enterprises. Our goal is to ensure businesses in the Northwest experience the same benefits.”
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. Since 1984, FedEx has been serving the UK, offering a wide range of transportation services for both international and domestic businesses. With operations at three air hubs across the UK, FedEx has recently announced strategic improvements to its UK network with the opening of two new state-of-the-art logistics hubs close to its existing Kingsbury / Atherstone and Marston Gate sites by 2029.
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