Construction is due to begin in the summer of 2017, with the facility scheduled to be operational by 2019. Upon completion, the facility will include an automated sorting system for over-sized packages, which is not only a worldwide first for FedEx Express, but will enhance package sorting capacity by over 40% and make the facility one of the world’s most advanced express logistics hubs.
As a part of the FedEx commitment to sustainability, the new building will be built with non-polluting materials and equipped with LED lighting. It is also anticipated that the expansion will create new positions, growing the current workforce at CDG.
“This investment is part of the company’s network expansion strategy, creating more capacity and enabling more business connections in Europe and around the world,” said David Binks, President, FedEx Express Europe and CEO, TNT. “This new expansion, coupled with the recent TNT acquisition, supports the evolving needs of our customers and the global marketplace while increasing our ability to support trends like cross-border e-commerce.”
