Moving from a shared third-party facility, FedEx’s new facility will cover more than 25,300 square metres, double the current operation, have parking spaces for 3 aircraft, space for 32 vans and 7 truck doors.
The facility will use state-of-the-art sorting technology with the capacity to handle 3,000 pieces per hour.
It will be designed with separate parcel and freight processing to benefit businesses bundling both shipment types, which also creates operational efficiencies including reducing forklift movements.
Eser Sezek, Vice President Operations for Southeast Europe, Israel and Turkey for FedEx Express, says, “We’re excited about our expansion at Istanbul Airport, which gives FedEx an even stronger foothold at this strategic location and unlocks growth opportunities for customers trading intercontinentally. It also demonstrates our strong and continued commitment to our business and our customers in Türkiye, which goes from strength to strength as a major cargo and logistics player.”
Kadri Samsunlu, CEO of iGA Istanbul Airport, says, “The fact that FedEx has chosen to locate its new global air cargo facility on our site, reflects iGA Istanbul Airport’s position as a strategic super hub, not only for passengers, but also for the cargo and logistics sector. We are confident that this new facility will further cement iGA Istanbul Airport’s vision and mission and commitment to being a global hub and gateway to the world.”