FedEx has announced the opening of a new purpose-built 5,962-square-metre logistics facility in Bundaberg, Queensland.
Designed to improve operational efficiency and network reliability, the facility is equipped with an advanced automated conveyor system capable of sorting up to 1,500 packages per hour – reducing sorting time by up to 30 per cent.
Dedicated trailer zones and streamlined Brisbane to Bundaberg linehaul routes improve vehicle turnaround times, while a telescopic conveyor system reduces manual handling and enhances loading efficiency.
A large weather-protected awning also supports the safe staging of heavyweight freight.
The new location significantly enhances access for surrounding communities, bringing faster and more reliable logistics solutions closer to regional businesses.
The facility will also play a critical role in supporting the region’s key industries, including agriculture, fresh produce, seafood, manufacturing and e-commerce.
“This investment marks an important step in strengthening our network across regional Australia and deepening how we support local businesses,” said FedEx Australasia Regional Vice President, Peter Langley.
“By bringing faster, more reliable services closer to customers in Bundaberg and the surrounding region, we are enabling regional enterprises from family farms to small businesses, to access global markets with the same speed and confidence as their metropolitan competitors.”
Bundaberg Region Mayor Helen Blackburn, who attended the official opening, hailed the development as a cornerstone for future growth.
“This new FedEx facility is a significant milestone for the Bundaberg region,” she said.
“This direct infrastructure investment into the Bundaberg Region will strengthen supply chain capability, support local employment, and create new economic opportunities for not only our community but the greater Wide Bay area.”
Aligned with FedEx’s global goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040, the facility incorporates energy-efficient LED lighting, skylights and weather-protected freight handling areas that improve operational efficiency and energy use while enhancing the working environment.
The Bundaberg facility is part of FedEx’s ongoing investment in strengthening its network across regional Australia, connecting communities, enabling business growth and expanding access to global trade.
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