FedEx Express Swiss Post will open a new facility in Gossau in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland, next autumn. It will increase the company’s hourly sorting capacity by 30% as parcel volumes continue to grow.
The joint venture will consolidate the operational and administrative activities of two sites in Wängi and Münchwilen in the new facility. Around 35 FedEx Express Swiss Post employees and approximately 10 couriers from business partners will work at the new site.
The new facility is on a plot of around 14,500m2 and has 3,600m2 of operating and warehouse space as well as 400m2 of office space. It has three loading bays for trucks and 40 loading bays for vans that deliver and pick up shipments in the region.
“Our mission is to deliver an outstanding service experience to help our customers grow their businesses,” said Stefan Dries, vice president of ground operations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Benelux for FedEx. “With this new facility, we’re well positioned to manage additional volume, among others in the e-commerce sector.”
The building will also include a photovoltaic system covering approximately 3,400m2 to support renewable energy generation, with its final output still under planning. Additionally, charging stations for electric vehicles will support the future rollout of EVs.
“The new facility provides a modern working environment for our team members,’’ added Ron Willemsen, managing director of ground operations for Switzerland and Austria at FedEx. “The setup is designed to offer our customers in the region enhanced service and greater opportunities to grow.”