FedEx Express has further expanded its operations and services in Belgium as it continues tobroaden its presence in Europe.
The company said it has recently opened a new station in Tongeren, located in the province ofLimburg, and close to Liege and Maastricht. As Limburg accounts for 11.6% of the Flemish region’sexports to Germany, the Netherlands, France, the UK and Italy, this station provides significantbenefits for businesses in this area, it pointed out.
FedEx also said it has taken over pick-ups and deliveries from local service providers to serveits customers directly and offer them a more seamless experience, although it did not state inwhich parts of Belgium this applies.
Last year, the company opened a state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly distribution centrein Machelen employing 150 team members. This was followed by a new station opening in Nivelles,which is serviced by 18 vans and a 1500 sqm warehouse.
More recently, FedEx has added 34 new vans, increasing its national vehicle fleet to 150, andhired more than 40 new team members, demonstrating the company’s continued commitment to theBelgian business community.
“FedEx works with its customers in Belgium to help them better connect with their own customersacross Europe and around the world,” said Patrick Stienlet, managing director, Operations, Benelux,FedEx Express. “Our customers will benefit from improved connectivity and more flexibility throughour intra-European next day services.”
FedEx Express employs 866 team members in Belgium and recently relocated its Brussels offices toa larger, BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) certifiedbuilding. Brussels is also home for the company’s EMEA regional headquarters.
