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FedEx opens major air transit facility at Istanbul Airport to boost regional logistics

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FedEx opens major air transit facility at Istanbul Airport to boost regional logistics
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Raj Subramaniam President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director FedEx Corporation | FedEx

Federal Express Corporation has officially opened its new global air transit facility at Istanbul Airport (IST). The move strengthens FedEx's position in international logistics and supports Turkey’s growing role as a global hub for air cargo and cross-border e-commerce.

The inauguration ceremony included the participation of Raj Subramaniam, president and chief executive officer of FedEx Corporation; Richard W. Smith, chief operating officer, International and chief executive officer, Airline, FedEx; Wouter Roels, president FedEx Europe; Eser Sezek, vice president ground operations of FedEx Türkiye; and Selahattin Bilgen, executive director of iGA Istanbul Airport.

Operational since August 2025, the new facility represents a major long-term investment by FedEx. The company aims to strengthen its global network and demonstrate its commitment to international trade through advanced logistics infrastructure and technology.

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“Esta nueva instalación en Estambul es un movimiento estratégico para FedEx, que integra aún más nuestras redes globales aéreas y terrestres, y ofrece la escala y flexibilidad que nuestros clientes necesitan en un entorno comercial dinámico”, afirmó Smith. “También es un paso clave para aprovechar el poder de nuestras redes combinadas y generar valor a largo plazo en el mercado global de carga aérea”.

Located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, Istanbul is positioned as a strategic logistics center. The new facility connects Turkey with 30 weekly FedEx flights to and from key markets in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. It also allows for future network expansions in the region. The integration links FedEx’s global air network with one of the largest ground networks in the area—serving 45 countries and handling 1.3 million shipments each week.

Covering 25,300 square meters, the center brings together essential operations such as air connectivity functions, integrated customs clearance teams, and administrative support under one roof. It features technologies like an automated sorting system, high-speed security scanning equipment, and capabilities for handling hazardous goods. The facility can process up to 7,000 packages per hour—three times more than previous capacities—improving volume management significantly. Three automated X-ray machines equipped with artificial intelligence further enhance speed, accuracy, and security during shipment inspections.

“Estamos orgullosos de inaugurar esta nueva instalación, diseñada para ofrecer soluciones logísticas más inteligentes y eficientes a nuestros clientes que buscan crecer a nivel global”, señaló Sezek. “Al integrar tecnología de vanguardia y automatización avanzada, esta instalación refuerza nuestro compromiso con una red logística más inteligente y un servicio excepcional”.

“La inversión de FedEx en iGA Aeropuerto de Estambul es testimonio de nuestra creciente reputación como uno de los centros logísticos globales mejor conectados del mundo, así como del creciente protagonismo de Turquía en la aviación internacional”, afirmó Bilgen. “Esta importante inversión consolida nuestra posición como actor clave en operaciones de carga y comercio electrónico global, y respalda nuestra visión a largo plazo de convertirnos en un aeropuerto líder mundial en carga aérea, con una capacidad objetivo de más de cinco millones de toneladas. Es un placer dar la bienvenida a FedEx como socio estratégico en nuestros ambiciosos planes de crecimiento, y esperamos seguir desarrollando esta colaboración en los próximos meses y años”.

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