FedEx invests €30 million in Roissy hub expansion

Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle serves as FedEx's main European hub and is its second-largest site globally after Memphis, Tennessee. It processes up to 68,000 parcels and documents per hour and employs about 4,000 of FedEx's team members in the Paris region. The site aligns with FedEx's goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040 through electrification and solar investments.

Over 25 years since its establishment in 1999, FedEx has invested more than 600 million euros in the Roissy site. The company maintains an ambitious recruitment policy focusing on behavioral skills over traditional criteria like resumes. In recognition of its economic impact, FedEx received Business France's "Talent et Formation d’avenir" award last year.

FedEx contributes approximately 1.8 billion euros annually to the Île-de-France region economy. The holiday season represents a critical period for exporters in France, accounting for about 30% of total annual orders.

To adapt to market changes and fluctuating volumes throughout the year, FedEx has developed a strategic approach to its air network model. This includes three sections—violet for priority goods using FedEx-owned aircraft; orange for non-priority freight shipments; and white relying on partner carriers for deferred shipments.

The CDG hub plays a crucial role in this model by providing connectivity for efficient product movement across networks worldwide.