Federal Express has completed modernization of its second airside facility at Madrid-Barajas Airport in Spain.
The refurbished facility complements the existing FedEx installation at Madrid Airport and together bring the company’s total airside operational footprint in Madrid to more than 4,500sq m. It strengthens capacity to respond to surging demand during the peak shipping season and delivers greater flexibility, speed, and reliability.
“This expansion in Madrid-Barajas represents a critical milestone in strengthening our logistics infrastructure across the Iberian Peninsula,” said
Senior manager hubs and gateways Iberia, María José Palacios, explained: “By consolidating core air cargo, transit, and customs capabilities at one of Southern Europe’s most vital hubs, we deliver the resilience, speed, and scalability that Spanish businesses demand. Amid significant growth in cross-border trade and on the eve of the peak shipping season, this modernized facility streamlines cross-border flows and shortens transit times, ensuring our customers connect better with global markets.”
The modernization of the second facility adds 1,550sq m of airside operational warehouse space and 913sq m dedicated to technical and administrative offices. To optimize flow between the airside tarmac and the road transport network, the facility incorporates four dedicated trailer docks, a castor deck roller platform capable of handling up to 14 air cargo containers, and a storage area with secure space for 5,700 pieces.
The facility has automated sorting systems, check-weight-cube dimensioning and weighing equipment, and X-ray screening systems and a Temporary Bonded Warehouse authorized customs area.
The facility will help centralize Express and Economy shipping flows to and from the Canary Islands, simplifying customs formalities and shortening transit times and expands consolidation capacity for European Union Economy shipments bound for Latin America and the US.
The facility also streamlines the comprehensive handling priority and heavyweight cargo that require direct ramp connectivity and fast customs processing, while providing additional surge capacity to accommodate seasonal volume peaks or tailored projects for strategic customers.
