Strategic launch strengthens Qatar’s role as a global trade gateway
Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and FedEx have officially 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.
The inauguration was attended by HE Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Faisal Al-Thani, CEO, QFZ, and Patrick Moebel, President, FedEx Logistics, alongside senior executives from both parties.
The opening of the center comes within the framework of the existing partnership between QFZ and FedEx Logistics and based on the agreement signed between them in 2024.
Key gateway
Operated by FedEx Logistics Qatar QFZ, the 1,249sqm 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.
Situated next to Hamad International Airport and close to Hamad Port, the facility offers seamless access to air transportation and freight, as well as access to knowledgeable guidance on customs brokerage processes.
It will provide end-to-end supply chain solutions for industries, including retail, automotive, and technology. The facility supports Qatar’s rapidly expanding logistics sector valued at US$ 10.14bn and projected to reach US$ 13.49bn by 2030, with the country ranked seventh globally for logistics competence in the Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index 2024.
Milestone
“We are confident that this milestone will contribute to strengthening Qatar’s leadership as a global hub for innovation, logistics and international trade,” opined HE Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Al Thani.
“By integrating this location into the FedEx global network, we can deliver smarter, more reliable logistics solutions that help businesses grow and compete in today’s fast-moving global economy,” assured Moebel.
