Federal Express Corporation, the world’s largest express transportation company, has inaugurated a cutting-edge facility in Bilbao, Spain. This new site significantly increases the operational footprint of FedEx in the region, enhancing both capacity and productivity.
This investment underscores FedEx commitment to Southern Europe and represents a strategic step to meet the growing demand for logistics and e-commerce, while better supporting customer needs.
The Bilbao facility encompasses 2,700 square meters of warehouse space, nearly 2,000 square meters more than the previous site, along with an additional 400 square meters of modern office space spread across two floors. Thanks to its advanced infrastructure, this state-of-the-art facility doubles previous sorting capacity, enabling the handling of up to 1,500 packages per hour. The station features 27 loading docks, 20 more than before, and is well-equipped to streamline shipment processing.
“This new complex represents a significant investment in our operational capabilities and allows us to enhance our service offerings for customers, supporting their international aspirations and operational needs,” said Ian Silverton, Managing Director of Ground Operations, FedEx Spain and Portugal. “With the Bilbao station, we considerably increase our operational footprint and improve efficiency, while also enabling us to handle greater volumes.”
FedEx’s presence in the Basque Country is defined by robust infrastructure and exceptional logistics capabilities. This new facility in Bilbao complements the existing stations in Vitoria and San Sebastian, as well as the air gateway in Vitoria that ensures next-day connectivity to Europe and America. Collectively, these facilities boast a combined sorting capacity of up to 6,000 packages per hour. With the opening of the Bilbao station, FedEx is well-positioned to enhance its service capabilities and address the increasing demands of the region.
FedEx has an extensive presence in Spain, with five air gateways located in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, and Vitoria, two main road hubs in Madrid and Barcelona, and 26 operational stations nationwide.
Bilbao: A Strategic Location
Bilbao, the financial capital of the Basque Country, boasts a thriving business ecosystem with a robust industrial base. Ranked by the EU as the leading innovation hub in Southern Europe[1], the Basque Country is the top region for innovation at the state level, largely due to the Basque Science, Technology, and Innovation Network. Additionally, Bilbao supports and encourages entrepreneurship, offering numerous opportunities to network and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs at various events.
Bilbao has emerged as an economic hub and a world-renowned example of urban transformation. The city continues to develop projects to remain competitive on the global stage. Thanks to its capacity for reinvention, Bilbao has evolved into a modern, efficient, friendly, and attractive place to live, work, and visit.
[1] Source: Bilbao - Eurocities