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FedEx Express expands regional footprint: Air cargo express delivery giant FedEx Express has kicked off a new Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa (MEISA) hub at Dubai World Central (DWC) Airport in Dubai South, according to a Dubai Media Office (DMO) statement. The hub marks a long-term investment of upwards of USD 350 mn in terms of infrastructure and technology and looks to boost the UAE’s trade and advance a government drive to diversify the country’s non-oil economy, the statement said.
The details: The 57k square meter (sqm) hub incorporates advanced technologies such as automatic sort systems which look to streamline package processing and distribution, realizing gains in efficiency, accuracy, and speed, the statement said. The hub also features two AI-equipped automated high-speed x-ray machines, boosting efficiency and security. The facility also has a 170 sqm cold storage space to accommodate temperature-sensitive cargoes. The hub’s strategic location at DWC will enable it to leverage the regional aviation and logistics ecosystem, the statement added.
The hub is also a boon for sustainability: The facility is inline with Dubai Municipality’s Green Standards, and features solar power and an energy management system. FedEx will also deploy electric-powered vehicles with charging infrastructure for pickup, deliveries, and employee movement, the statement also said.
