FedEx will be developing a new integrated air cargo hub at GMR Cargo City, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, investing around USD 150 million long-term in the project. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on 25AUG26, attended by India’s Civil Aviation Minister, Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu.
Covering about 230,000 ft² (21,400 m²), the fully automated facility will combine international gateway operations with pickup-and-delivery services under one roof, boosting efficiency and speeding up shipment handling. It’s expected to significantly increase processing capacity – from 600 to 5,000 packages per hour – with room to scale further. Planned features include an advanced auto-sorter, next-generation X-ray scanners, upgraded security systems, and smart package-handling technology, all aimed at improving reliability and customer experience while strengthening network resilience.
The hub will improve North and East India connectivity as strengthen Delhi’s role as a key air cargo gateway, connecting regional businesses to FedEx’s global network. It forms part of the broader GMR Cargo City development – a 50-acre, airport-based logistics ecosystem with total potential of 1.5–2 million square feet. Its first phase spans about 1 million square feet across nearly 30 acres, with design finalized and construction set to begin soon.
Kami Viswanathan, president, FedEx Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa (MEISA), said, “India is a critical market in our global network, with North and East India playing an important role in the country’s growing trade and economic opportunity. Strengthening our presence in Delhi will enhance connectivity across these markets and support businesses as they grow and expand. It reflects our long-term confidence in India and our commitment to investing in the capacity and capabilities needed to support the country’s evolving trade needs.”
Rajesh Arora, President & CEO – Commercial & Growth, GMR Airports Ltd., said: “FedEx’s decision to develop its new integrated air cargo hub at GMR Cargo City is a strong endorsement of Delhi Airport’s growing stature as a strategic global logistics gateway. GMR Cargo City is being developed as an integrated ecosystem that brings together world-class infrastructure, technology and leading logistics partners to enable faster, smarter and more seamless cargo movement. This facility will further strengthen Delhi’s role in connecting businesses across North and East India with global markets, while supporting the country’s expanding trade and e-commerce ambitions. We are proud to partner with FedEx in this significant development and look forward to enabling the next phase of growth in India’s air cargo and logistics ecosystem.”
