FedEx has unveiled a new direct cargo flight route connecting Dublin, Ireland, and Indianapolis, Indiana, offering a solution to the prolonged delays plaguing international shipping. The service will operate four times weekly, slashing transit times between Europe and the U.S. Midwest by a full day.
Traditionally, shipments from Dublin to the U.S. required transfers at congested coastal hubs, leading to extended delivery windows and heightened risk of delays. The new nonstop route allows cargo to bypass these bottlenecks entirely, landing directly at Indianapolis’s strategically located logistics hub.
Indianapolis serves as a critical distribution nexus for the central United States, with its geographic advantages making it an ideal gateway for transatlantic commerce. The route is expected to enhance trade efficiency between Ireland and America’s heartland while reinforcing Indianapolis’s position as a regional logistics powerhouse.
For businesses, the accelerated shipments translate to tangible benefits: reduced inventory costs, improved supply chain reliability, and higher customer satisfaction . The development marks another step in global logistics networks adapting to post-pandemic demand for faster, more resilient freight solutions.