• Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) has announced the completion of the upgrade to its second airside facility at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) ahead of the traditional peak season.
• The refurbished facility complements the existing FedEx installation at MAD. Both together bring the company’s total airside operational footprint  more than 4,500 sq m in the Spanish capital.
• The facility now incorporates four dedicated trailer docks that expedite loading and unloading, a castor deck roller platform capable of handling and maneuvering up to 14 air cargo containers (ULDs), and a high-density storage area with secure space for 5,700 pieces.

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) has announced the completion of the upgrade to its second airside facility at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) ahead of the traditional peak season.

The transportation company has stated the modernisation programme substantially increases operational capacity and streamlines customs procedures at the facility.

‘This further reinforces Madrid’s strategic role as a primary gateway and global transit hub within the company’s European and intercontinental network,’ FedEx stated.

The refurbished facility complements the existing FedEx installation at MAD. Both together bring the company’s total airside operational footprint  more than 4,500 sq m in the Spanish capital.

The expansion is hoped by FedEX to strengthen the capacity of its European network to respond to surging demand during the peak shipping season and deliver greater flexibility, speed, and reliability to businesses operating in domestic and international markets.

“This expansion in Madrid-Barajas represents a critical milestone in strengthening our logistics infrastructure across the Iberian Peninsula. 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,” said María José Palacios, senior manager hubs & gateways Iberia, FedEx.

The modernisation programme has added 1,550 sq m of airside operational warehouse space and 913 sq m dedicated to technical and administrative offices.

A target of the programme was the optimisation of the material flow between the airside tarmac and the road transport network.

The facility now incorporates four dedicated trailer docks that expedite loading and unloading, a castor deck roller platform capable of handling and maneuvering up to 14 air cargo containers (ULDs), and a high-density storage area with secure space for 5,700 pieces.

The facility is also equipped with automated sorting systems, Check-Weight-Cube dimensioning and weighing equipment, and X-ray screening systems for shipment inspection.

Additionally, it includes a Temporary Bonded Warehouse (ADT): an authorised customs area designed to secure and manage international goods while corresponding customs clearance procedures are completed.

‘The operational model of the new facility is designed to meet the demands of express and high-value cargo transportation. It will help centralise Express and Economy shipping flows to and from the Canary Islands, simplifying customs formalities and shortening transit times. Furthermore, it expands consolidation capacity for European Union Economy shipments bound for key destinations across Latin America and the United States,’ stated FedEx.

Alongside freight requirements FedEx has announced its safety and sustainability standards were incorporated within the project.

The refurbishment included comprehensive infrastructure modernization: complete rewiring of electrical systems, energy-efficient smart LED lighting, upgraded fire protection systems, and enhanced physical security controls.

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