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FedEx doubles up in Duiven

[ May 26, 2026   //   ]

Federal Express Corporation is investing €46 million in the procurement and development of a neighbouring facility at its road hub in Duiven, Netherlands. It will significantly increase capacity and further improve operational efficiency across the European road network, says the US-owned operator.

Palletized freight capacity will increase by more than 50% and the new facility will also add 65 dock doors, bringing the total to 265 on site.

The additional capacity will allow more freight shipments to be delivered directly from customers to the hub, reducing reliance on first- and last-mile locations. This will help relieve pressure across the network and further enhance service reliability, particularly during peak periods.

Subsequent phases will focus on further operational optimisations, including improved connectivity between the new and current building and additional efficiency enhancements.

Managing director, network operations, said Safia Ladhari, said: “The Duiven hub is one of the largest and most technologically advanced FedEx road hubs within the European Road Network. As it’s strategically located and fully connected to every other FedEx road hub across the continent, it plays a central role in delivering our European service offering.”

A key FedEx priority is the premium airfreight segment, estimated at approximately €19 billion ($22 billion), where FedEx currently holds a 12% market share.

“Our European road network plays a vital role in supporting this ambition,” Ladhari added. “It enables us to move intercontinental airfreight shipments efficiently across Europe by road, complementing our air operations. This integrated truck–fly–truck model is a defining element of our very competitive freight services and offers customers a highly reliable and cost-efficient solution.”

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