Transportation company FedEx has recently announced the opening of a new 38,000 square foot air logistics facility in Manchester featuring advanced technologies.

According to FedEx the facility features advanced automated sorting system and x-ray machines, which will increase throughput, speed, efficiency and improve services to customers. 

The facility is 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.

The new facility is part of a relocation of the company’s Manchester operations as part of FedEx’s plans to upgrade and enhance its capabilities in the Northwest region. 

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."