FEDEX opens a new facility for global air transportation at Istanbul Airport

• FEDEX has officially opened a global crossing facility at Istanbul Airport, which enhances its strategic presence at the intersection of Europe, Asia and Africa.
• The Mail Samway facility, which operates 7000 buckets per hour, includes advanced automation capable of treating 7000 buckets per hour, and operating it since August 2025, the Mase 25300 square meters has been operating
• The New Hub Türkiye connects with 30 weekly FedEX flights and integrates more with the wide regional road network across 45 countries. With this investment, FEDEX aims to enhance commercial communication, enhance air charging capabilities, and ISTANBUL mode as a critical node in global logistical infrastructure.

Federal Express Corporation has announced the official opening of its new global air transport facility at Istanbul Airport (IST). This strategic facility is placed at the crossroads of the East and West, in a country that quickly stands out as a global air shipping ruling and a major email center across border.

Among the attendees are the ceremony, Raj Supramamiam, President and CEO of Fedex Corporation; Richard W. Smith, Executive Director of Operations and CEO of Airlines, FedEx; Wouter Roels, President, Fedex Eurobe; ESER Sezek, Vice President of Earth Operations, Fedex Türkiye, M. Ilker Haktankacmaz, Istanbul Airport Governor, Abdullah Enis Eker, Director General of the Airport Airport Airport Authority, Selahatin Bilgen, Silahatin Bilgen, Respected Power Representatives.

Since August 2025, the modern facility represents a long -term investment on the site. It strengthens FedEx Global and confirms the company’s commitment to enabling global trade through advanced logistical infrastructure and advanced technology.

“This new facility in Istanbul is a strategic step for FEDEX, increasing our global air and land networks and providing the scale and flexibility that our customers need into a dynamic commercial environment.” Smith said. “It is also an essential step in shooting the strength of our integrated networks to create a long -term value and capture growth in the global air charging market.”

A strategic crossroads for global trade

Isanbul is located at the intersection of Europe, Asia and Africa, in a unique position to serve as a strategic logistics center. This new facility connects Türkiye with 30 weekly FEDEX trips to and from the main markets in the United States, Europe and the Middle East and provides the ability to grow in the future through the region. The site also integrates the Fedex Air Global network in Fedex Road, one of the largest in the region, where it connects 45 countries and deals with 1.3 million shipping per week. Istanbul Airport, which is now the most more air freight center in Europe, treated nearly two million tons of goods in 2024, an increase of 24 % over the previous year.

The M. 25300 square meters collects the main operations under one roof, including air portal functions, integrated customs clearance teams, and basic offices support. The elbow is characterized by technologies such as an automatic sorting system, high -speed safety examination, and capabilities to deal with dangerous goods. With 3 times the previous sorting capacity, it can process up to 7000 buckets per hour, which greatly increases the size of the size. In addition, three high -speed graphic machines with high -speed X -ray equipped with artificial intelligence increase from increased speed, accuracy and security for charging examination.

“We are proud to open this new facility, which was built for this purpose to provide more intelligent and more efficient logistical solutions to our customers who are looking to grow worldwide.” Sisk said. “By integrating advanced technology and advanced automation, this facility confirms our commitment to building a more intelligent logistical network and providing great services to our customers.”

“Fedex Investment is at Iga Istanbul Airport as a testament to our increasing reputation quickly as one of the best global logistics centers in the world, as well as the increasing importance of Türkiye to fly on the international stage,” said Bilgin. “This main investment enhances our website as a major player in global shipping and e -commerce operations and supports our long -term vision to become a leading global airport in air charging, with a targeted treatment capacity of more than five million tons. It is very pleasure to welcome FDEX as a strategic partner in our ambitious growth plans, and we look forward to building in this cooperation in the coming months and years.”