FedEx Express opens a new gateway to Southern Europe at Milan-Malpensa

The company has made significant investments in Italy

Following the acquisition of TNT and the major expansion of the Paris hub, the new gateway is the next step in strengthening the European logistics network.

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FedEx Express, has announced that its new international gateway to the south of Europe at the airport Milan-Malpensa is now fully operational. Based on its current presence and its more than 30 years of history in Italy, this expansion marks a new milestone in the growth of FedEx en Europe to better meet the growing needs of Italian and European businesses and consumers.

 

"With 95% of the world's consumers living outside the borders of United States, FedEx "It has prioritized its expansion in areas that drive profitable growth and, in turn, break down barriers and allow customers to reach new markets," he says. David Cunningham, President and CEO of FedEx"Connecting people with opportunities translates into business prosperity, jobs, and a more efficient channel for products, which is reflected in economic growth."

 

The new facilities of Malpensa consist of 35.000 square meters with cutting-edge technology that will increase package sorting capacity by 25 percent. This improves efficiency and allows FedEx better meet growing volume and continue to provide excellent service to its customers.

 

"Expand our operations in Malpensa It is a key part of our strategy to grow our network, creating more capacity and enabling more business connections in Europe "And all over the world," he says. David Binks, President of FedEx Express Europe and CEO of TNT"This new gateway to Southern Europe represents the next step in building the first logistics network of Europe«.

 

 

Building on its existing presence and more than 30 years of history in Italy, this expansion marks a new milestone in FedEx's growth in Europe.

 

 

"Only in Italy“The number of people making online purchases has doubled in the last five years and is expected to increase by 17% in 2016 compared to 2015,” he says. Binks. Now more than ever, Italian companies are showing a strong willingness to global growth, which has led to increased demand for air freight to international markets. Over the past 12 months, the number of shipments processed by FedEx from Italy to the rest of the world has increased by double digits.

 

FedEx Express began operating in Italy in 1986. Malpensa It became the main gateway to FedEx in 1992. Located in Lombardy, one of the most economically vibrant regions of Italy, where, within a radius of 250 km, more than 60% of all Italian export products are manufactured. And, which is also home to 40% of all Italian companies, which generate almost half of the Italian GDP.

 

FedEx has made significant investments in Italy over the years: since 2011 it has opened 24 stations across the country and introduced a direct cargo flight from Italy to the centre of FedEx Express in Memphis, Tennessee, thus allowing fast transit times from Italy to United States. In addition, thanks to the recent acquisition, the extensive transport network of TNT en Italy will help strengthen FedEx’s capacity in the country.