Federal Express Corp., known as FedEx, said Thursday it has expanded its transshipment center at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to strengthen its Asia-Pacific network.
FedEx called the project its largest single investment in Taiwan since it began operations there 35 years ago. The company said the expansion is expected to improve capacity to meet rising logistics demand tied to advanced technology, semiconductors and e-commerce across Taiwan and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
The new facility is about twice the size of the previous site, covering about 19,000 square meters (204,514 square feet). It includes an advanced automated sorting system capable of handling up to 9,000 packages per hour. FedEx said import processing efficiency is 2.5 times higher than at the previous facility, while export processing is up 1.2 times.
FedEx also said it has strengthened handling for express parcels and general cargo, as well as special shipments including dangerous goods and cold-chain freight, improving operational safety and supply-chain stability.
The company said the new facility reflects the Asia-Pacific region’s growing role as a key base for the global technology industry. Taiwan accounts for more than 80% of global semiconductor production, it said, and rapid advances in new technologies including artificial intelligence are increasing demand for logistics infrastructure that can connect technology hubs, manufacturing bases and growth markets quickly and precisely.
FedEx said shipping high-value, time-sensitive products such as semiconductors and precision equipment requires reliability, real-time visibility and strict security throughout the transport process. To meet those needs, it said it applies FedEx Surround Monitoring and Intervention and its SenseAware ID technology to cross-border shipping services.
“As Asia-Pacific economies become more closely connected through expanding trade and investment, companies need logistics foundations that can keep pace with changing trade flows,” said Salil Chari, FedEx’s Asia-Pacific regional president. He said the Taiwan expansion underscores FedEx’s commitment to building logistics infrastructure that provides customers with the speed, reliability and flexibility needed to strengthen supply chains and expand into new markets.
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