FedEx has opened a new facility at Bilbao Airport in Spain that boosts the efficiency and capacity of its handling operations in the region.
The new Bilbao facility encompasses 2,700 sq m of warehouse space, nearly 2,000 sq m more than the previous site, along with an additional 400 sq m of modern office space spread across two floors.
FedEx said the infrastructure of the facility has enabled it to double its previous sorting capacity, meaning it can now handle up to 1,500 packages per hour.
The station features 27 loading docks, 20 more than before, and is well-equipped to streamline shipment processing.
“This new complex represents a significant investment in our operational capabilities and allows us to enhance our service offerings for customers, supporting their international aspirations and operational needs,” said Ian Silverton, managing director of ground operations, FedEx Spain and Portugal.
“With the Bilbao station, we considerably increase our operational footprint and improve efficiency, while also enabling us to handle greater volumes.”
This new facility in Bilbao complements the existing stations in Vitoria and San Sebastian, as well as the air gateway in Vitoria that ensures next-day connectivity to Europe and America. Collectively, these facilities boast a combined sorting capacity of up to 6,000 packages per hour.
FedEx has an extensive presence in Spain, with five air gateways located in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, and Vitoria, two main road hubs in Madrid and Barcelona, and 26 operational stations nationwide.
Last month, FedEx opened an automated sorting facility at Tallinn Airport’s Airport City development, a “global air transit facility” at Istanbul Airport and a cargo handling facility at the UK’s East Midlands Airport.