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FedEx moves opening of $30-M Clark gateway hub to July

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/reuters/06/26/fedex.jpg"/><figcaption>A FedEx Express plane is seen at an airport in Shanghai, China May 8, 2019. <em>Reuters/file</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA - FedEx Philippines said Monday it is delaying the opening of its $30-million cargo terminal in Clark, Pampanga to July 2021.<br/> <br/>&quot;Due to the current situation brought about by COVID-19, FedEx Philippines will defer the relocation of our gateway operations tentatively to July 2021 instead of second quarter of 2021,&quot; FedEx PH said in a statement.</p><p>The courier said this will ensure the health and safety of their employees and stakeholders.</p><p>Once operational, the 17,000-square meter &quot;state-of-the-art&quot; gateway facility will be able to sort around 9,000 documents and parcels per hour, and have also dedicated areas to process large and heavy freight.</p><p>It is expected to employ around 800 workers.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/11/06/19/fedex-to-keep-asia-pacific-hub-in-china-plans-clark-expansion">FedEx to keep Asia Pacific hub in China, plans Clark expansion</a></li></ul><p>FedEx earlier said the expansion to the Philippines is part of its ongoing expansions in the Asia Pacific region, and its aim to better serve its customers in the country.</p><p>It added that the improved Clark International Airport, a 24/7 Customs clearance operation, and the ongoing infrastructure projects to reduce travel time across Metro Manila will all complement the operations of its Clark hub.</p><p>FedEx&#x27;s expansion comes at a time when e-commerce and logistics are booming in the Philippines due to the stay-at-home lifestyle amid the ongoing lockdown restrictions.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MF8r7H4xGS8?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>FedEx Philippines said Monday it is delaying the opening of its $30-million cargo terminal in Clark, Pampanga to July.</p>

FedEx Philippines said Monday it is delaying the opening of its $30-million cargo terminal in Clark, Pampanga to July.