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FedEx opens regional logistics facility in Qatar free zone
Daily FT
|September 22, 2025
QATAR Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and FedEx Logistics, a subsidiary of FedEx Corporation, have opened a new regional logistics facility at Ras Bufontas Free Zone, marking a significant step in Qatar's emergence as a leading hub for global trade and supply chain operations.
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The inauguration was attended by QFZ CEO Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Faisal Al-Thani, and FedEx Logistics President Patrick Moebel, alongside senior executives from both parties.
The opening of the centre comes within the framework of the existing partnership between QFZ and FedEx Logistics and based on the agreement signed between them in 2024.
Operated by FedEx Logistics Qatar QFZ, the 1,249 sq. m facility features integrated warehousing, storage, and office spaces. Plugged into the FedEx global network, it will serve as a key gateway for freight forwarding and scheduling, facilitating the movement of goods between major markets in Asia, Europe, and North America.
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