UAE Business: FedEx Express to build new air hub in Dubai South – Gulf Digital News

UAE Business: FedEx Express to build new air hub in Dubai South – Gulf Digital News

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp, and a global express transportation company, has signed an agreement with Dubai South to build its new regional hub for the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa (MEISA) region at the Logistics District.



Located in proximity to Dubai World Central Airport (DWC), the new FedEx Express regional hub at Dubai South will incorporate state-of-the-art technologies to support the company’s regional and global networks and increase operational efficiencies to meet growing trade demands within the MEISA region.



The agreement was inked by Khalifa Alzaffin, executive chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South and Jack Muhs, regional president of FedEx Express Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa region. The signing ceremony was held at ‘Hypermotion Dubai’ at the World Expo’s Dubai Exhibition Center, an event focused on next generation mobility and logistics.



According to International Air Transport Association, the Middle East experienced a 15.4% rise in international cargo volumes in August 2021 as compared to August 2019.



“With increasing trade needs within the region and globally, the ideal location of the hub and our advanced technology solutions will allow us to grow and strengthen our presence in the MEISA region and beyond,” Muhs said.



“Dubai continues to be