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FedEx Corporation has introduced a new automated sorting facility at its Memphis World Hub. This facility, which spans 1.3 million square feet and features 11 miles of conveyor belts, is designed to handle up to 56,000 packages per hour. It also includes a section for managing bulky shipments.
Lisa Lisson, president of Air Operations at FedEx, stated that the facility is central to the company's global network and represents a significant step in modernizing their operations. "The Memphis World Hub is the heart of the FedEx global network, and this dynamic, new sort facility is equipped with the latest data-driven technology that enables us to strengthen our hub operations," she said. The new installation aims to improve package processing times and reliability by using advanced technologies like six-sided scanning and comprehensive monitoring systems.
Additionally, a new Hub Operations Command Center has been established within the facility. This center is three times larger than its predecessor and coordinates all activities at the hub. The Memphis World Hub itself covers 940 acres and can process up to 484,000 packages per hour with the help of 13,000 team members.
