FedEx to expand European logistics hub by €46M

 FedEx has announced an investment of €46 million to expand its road hub in Duiven, the Netherlands, to further develop the facility as a major European logistics gateway and to support continued growth in the premium international parcel and freight market. 
The expansion will significantly increase the hub’s operational capacity, particularly for palletised freight, which is set to rise by more than 50%. The project also includes the addition of 65 new dock doors, bringing the site total to 265, and improving overall efficiency across FedEx’s European road network. 
According to the company, the investment is closely tied to its integrated truck–fly–truck operating model, which enables intercontinental airfreight to be moved across Europe by road in coordination with its air network. This structure is central to FedEx’s strategy in the high-value airfreight segment. 
“The Duiven hub is one of the largest and most technologically advanced FedEx road hubs within the European Road Network,” said Safia Ladhari, managing director, network operations at FedEx. “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.” 
FedEx estimates the global airfreight market at nearly €76 billion, with the premium segment accounting for around €19 billion. The company currently holds approximately 12% of that premium segment and sees its European road network as a key enabler for further growth. 
“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.” 
The expansion is also designed to strengthen network resilience during peak periods. By increasing direct freight handling capacity at Duiven, FedEx aims to reduce dependency on first- and last-mile facilities, easing pressure across its wider European logistics system. 
In addition to efficiency gains, the added infrastructure is expected to improve service reliability, particularly during seasonal demand spikes. Once completed, the facility will support faster freight processing and smoother throughput across the network. 
The expansion will be delivered in phases, beginning with the operational setup of the new facility, followed by further optimisation work including improved connectivity between existing and new infrastructure. 
“Over the past year, the Duiven facility has seen strong growth in parcel and freight volumes, particularly during peak periods such as the year-end season,” Ladhari concluded. “This expansion ensures we are well positioned to support our customers through continued growth.”