FedEx awards four rising start-ups in 2024 Small Business Grant Contest in Asia Pacific
FedEx Express (FedEx) has announced the Winner of its 2024 Small Business Grant Contest (SBGC) in Asia Pacific. Three other companies were recognised with Special Mentions. The four companies from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines & Singapore will share a prize pool of US$69,000, each receiving a grant to accelerate their business in the region and beyond. […]
FedEx was named Overall Logistics & Supply Chain Management Supplier of the Year
FedEx Express was named ‘Overall Logistics & Supply Chain Management Supplier of the Year’ and received the ‘Best Logistics & Supply Chain Management Supplier Award: Last Mile Implementation’ at the Asia-Pacific Biopharma Excellence Awards 2024 (ABEA 2024). Organised by IMAPAC, ABEA 2024 seeks to recognise exceptional bioprocessing, logistics and supply chain management, clinical trials experts, […]
FedEx expands Shenzhen airport facility
FedEx Express has announced the completion of the latest upgrades to its gateway facility in Shenzhen, China. By renovating and expanding the import warehouse, the updated gateway will further improve import operations and provide customs clearance efficiency for customers in the Southern China region. As one of the four major FedEx international gateways in China, […]
Sustainability an important consideration in e-commerce purchasing
New research commissioned by FedEx Express shows that small- and medium-enterprises (SMEs) that embraced e-commerce during the COVID pandemic are underestimating the importance consumers now place on sustainability in their purchase decision-making. Seventy five percent of SMEs surveyed said their customers are more interested in receiving their goods as quickly as possible rather than in […]
FedEx Express opens new Incheon gateway
FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, is bolstering support for cross-border trade and e-commerce growth in Korea with the launch of its new FedEx Incheon Gateway located at Incheon International Airport, South Korea. The new facility offers enhanced capabilities that will benefit local businesses […]
FedEx integrates WhatsApp notifications into digital e-commerce delivery solution
FedEx Express is enhancing its services with delivery notifications and personalised options now available on WhatsApp. The integration of one of the world’s most popular instant messaging apps into the FedEx Delivery Manager International (FDMi) e-commerce solution is being launched in nine markets in the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region – Australia, […]
FedEx Establishes direct presence in Cambodia to support customers in cross-border trade
FedEx Express has announced it is establishing a direct commercial presence in Cambodia, to meet the country’s growing international shipping demands. With a direct presence in the country, businesses in Cambodia gain greater access to a wider portfolio of FedEx shipping solutions, while the local service provider continues to provide the local infrastructure for ground […]
FedEx research shows e-Commerce opportunities set to grow for SMEs
Research commissioned by FedEx Express shows that both Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) and consumers agree that there’s room for further growth in the already booming e-commerce sector. The What’s Next in E-Commerce survey polled small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and consumers in 11 markets in the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa region (AMEA) in July 2022 […]
FedEx expands international day-definite delivery services to four additional markets in AMEA
FedEx Express has expanded FedEx International Connect Plus (FICP), an international, day-definite, e-commerce shipping service that combines competitive speed with attractive prices to four more markets across the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region. This includes Indonesia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Vietnam. The broader coverage of FICP is FedEx latest effort to […]
FedEx and Junior Achievement support future entrepreneurs
FedEx Express and Junior Achievement (JA) Asia Pacific have announced the top three winners of the 16th annual FedEx Express/JA International Trade Challenge (ITC) finals. Students from India, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines comprised the winning teams. Over 4,800 participants representing 10 AMEA markets – Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, […]
FedEx establishing new South China Operations Center at its APAC Hub
FedEx Express has announced that it has signed an agreement with Guangdong Airport Authority Logistics Company to expand and upgrade the FedEx Guangzhou Gateway by establishing a new FedEx South China Operations Center at its Asia Pacific Hub at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. The new FedEx South China Operations Centre will cover an area of […]
FedEx and eBay team up to boost APAC businesses
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, announced a new alliance with eBay, a leading e-commerce marketplace platform for fast-growing and established brands worldwide. eBay sellers in the Asia Pacific region can now sign up for a FedEx account and gain access to the full spectrum of […]
FedEx wins two awards at the Asia Pacific Bioprocessing Excellence Awards 2022
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp, and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has been recognised for being the “Best Clinical Trial Logistics Provider” and for providing the “Best Last Mile Implementation” at the annual IMAPAC Asia Pacific Bioprocessing Excellence Awards 2022. These two awards recognise the exceptional healthcare expertise, services and technologies […]
FedEx Express upgrades break-bulk shipment service
FedEx Express has enhanced its break-bulk shipment service, FedEx International Priority DirectDistribution (IPD), by shortening the transit times from 2-4 days to 1-3 days for shipments from Asia Pacific (APAC) region to six destinations. Now, customers in Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan in the APAC region can enjoy the same level […]
FedEx Express increases capacity from Asia Pacific
FedEx Express has further increased capacity with the launch of two new flights connecting Asia Pacific (APAC) businesses to Europe and North America respectively. At the same time, it has added wide-body 767 freighters, making the FedEx fleet in Asia 100% wide-body. The launch of these two new flights is the latest in the FedEx […]
FedEx endorses UN’s Women’s Empowerment Principles
FedEx Express has announced that Kawal Preet, president of FedEx Express, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region, has signed the CEO statement of support for the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) – Equality Means Business. Established by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women and the United Nations Global Compact, the WEPs are a set […]
FedEx delivers critical COVID-19 aid to Indonesia
FedEx Express as delivered a shipment of 15 pallets carrying COVID-19 swab kits and personal protective equipment to Jakarta, Indonesia. The critical relief aid arrived in Jakarta on September 14 from New York, USA. These lifesaving medical supplies were co-ordinated through a collaboration with the US-ASEAN Business Council Institute, the American Indonesian Chamber of Commerce […]
Express Insights: What defines customer service at DHL Express?
Ken Lee, CEO of DHL Express Asia Pacific is sharing his take on the changing face of customer service and what the company is doing to stay ahead of the game in the fourth of six short video series, titled “What defines customer service at DHL Express?”. You can watch and/or read about it on FedEx’s content […]
FedEx Express launches FICP
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has announced the launch of FedEx International Connect Plus (FICP), a new FedEx Express International, day-definite, e-Commerce shipping service that combines competitive speed with attractive prices, in the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region. The launch of FICP further enhances FedEx e-Commerce capabilities as businesses are […]
FedEx supports Henan flood relief
FedEx supports Henan flood relief effort. FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. today announced a cash donation of RMB5 million (£0.56 million) to support the disaster relief efforts in impacted local communities throughout the Henan province. The FedEx RMB5 million (£0.56 million) donation will assist in the purchase of emergency supplies and post-disaster reconstruction […]
FedEx Express charters aid to India
FedEx Express has announced the arrival of a second dedicated charter flight carrying critical medical aid to India. This is part of the company’s relief efforts to support India’s fight against the recent COVID-19 surge. On May 16, more than 780 oxygen concentrators, over 1.8 million KN95 masks, and medicines and pharmaceutical supplies were unloaded from […]
FedEx delivers critical healthcare supplies to India
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., is working with organisations around the world to deliver critical medical supplies and equipment to assist in the fight against COVID-19 in India. An initial shipment of 1,000 critically needed oxygen concentrators onboard a FedEx aircraft was delivered to New Delhi today as part of a collective initiative […]
FedEx Express appoints Karen Reddington as president of Europe and CEO of TNT
FedEx Express has appointed of Karen Reddington as regional president, FedEx Express Europe and CEO of TNT. The appointment of Reddington, a 23-year veteran of FedEx Express who most recently served as regional president of the Asia Pacific region, was effective as of June 1, 2020. She succeeds Bert Nappier, who served as regional president […]
FedEx Express sends a special ‘Thank You’ to the NHS
FedEx Express team members have joined in the UK’s #ClapForCarers to send a massive thank you to the NHS by expertly positioning vehicles to spell out NHS as seen from the air at its main hub in Atherstone, Warwickshire. The gesture came from the FedEx team members at the hub, who themselves are classed as […]
FedEx Express adds 767F to Milan – Paris route
FedEx Express continues to modernise its fleet by adding a new Boeing 767 Freighter to its serve its Milan Malpensa – Paris Charles de Gaulle route. The 767F can carry up to 41 tonnes of cargo, increasing capacity by 16% and offering better environmental performance with 9% greater fuel efficiency than its predecessor. The aircraft […]
FedEx Express to use B767F on Madrid-Paris flights
FedEx Express has continued to modernise its European air services by introducing a new Boeing 767 Freighter on Madrid-Paris flights. The 767 offers 41 tonnes of cargo capacity, 16% more than its predecessor, is also 9% more fuel efficient. The aircraft operates five times a week and connects FedEx hubs in Madrid and Paris Charles […]
Commercial drone delivery services come to the US
A drone completed the first scheduled residential delivery on Friday 18 October, conducted by Wing Aviation in collaboration with FedEx Express. The delivery to a home in Christiansburg, Virginia was part of the US Department of Transportation’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program, and marks the first scheduled e-commerce delivery using a drone in the […]
Wing Aviation and FedEx bring drones to Virginia
Wing Aviation is collaborating with FedEx Express and Walgreens to offer drone delivery services in Christiansburg, Virginia from next month. The pilot programme will demonstrate the benefits of drone delivery to enhance last-mile delivery services, improve access to healthcare products and create a new growth opportunity for local businesses. FedEx customers who live within designated […]
SAB Express connects FedEx with Saudi Arabia
FedEx Express has picked SAB Express as its global service provider for Saudi Arabia, connecting the kingdom with more than 220 countries and territories. SAB had been the long-term service provider to TNT in Saudi Arabia, and following the FedEx takeover, it has become the licensee for FedEx Express. Jack Muhs, regional president of FedEx […]
FedEx adds B767F to Dublin-London-Paris route
FedEx Express has introduced brand new Boeing 767 Freighters on European routes, offering more capacity on Dublin – London – Paris services. The first 767F in European service for FedEx can carry 41 tonnes of cargo, a 16% increase in capacity compared to older aircraft. It is also 9% more fuel efficient than its predecessor, […]