FedEx launches game-changing AI-powered shipment monitoring in Asia Pacific
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) announced the launch of its innovative FedEx Surround®, an intelligent solution for monitoring and intervention designed to elevate logistics and supply chain management by enhancing control and visibility of shipments for customers. This solution is currently available for customers in Singapore and Hong Kong SAR and will soon be rolled out […]
FedEx Expands International Connect Plus Service to the U.S. and Europe
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, is expanding FedEx® International Connect Plus (FICP), its international, day-definite, e-commerce shipping service. Already available for e-tailers to send shipments within Asia Pacific markets, the expanded service will now connect to destinations in the U.S. and Europe. Initially this service expansion will be […]
FedEx Launches New Cross-Border E-commerce Handbooks
Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, released two cross-border e-commerce handbooks to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating internationally better engage with consumers in China and Japan. China and Japan are the biggest markets in the Asia Pacific region, with robust cross-border e-commerce activity, providing extensive business opportunities for […]
Southeast Asia emerges as top growth market for APAC Region
FedEx Express (FedEx) has released the findings from its latest research report, conducted in partnership with Forbes Insights and aimed at identifying key international growth trends for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Asia Pacific region over the next three years. The survey identified growth opportunities for small businesses as well as challenges to […]
UPS becomes US Postal Service’s primary air cargo provider
UPS will become the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) primary air cargo provider, bringing to an end the agency’s more than 20 year partnership with FedEx. “Together UPS and USPS have developed an innovative solution that is mutually beneficial and complements our unique, reliable and efficient integrated network,” UPS CEO Carol Tomé said in a […]
FedEx profits improve as cost-cutting takes effect
FedEx profits improved in the third quarter of its fiscal year despite revenues coming under pressure due to weak market conditions. The express giant saw its fiscal year third-quarter revenues decline by 2% year to $21.7bn, operating income improved by 19% on last year to $1.2bn, and net income was up 14% to $879m. READ: FedEx […]
FedEx opens regional headquarters in Singapore for Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa
FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, opened its new regional headquarters today in Singapore, housing teams that support its operations in Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. This strategic move marks a new beginning that will position the company to manage some […]
Southeast Asia moves up the global production value chain
For decades, export manufacturing has played a critical role in powering socioeconomic development across Southeast Asia. The region has continued to show remarkable and sustained growth in recent years despite numerous headwinds. This is creating robust demand for logistics to support the needs of the region’s increasingly diversified economies. Rise of Southeast Asia in the […]
FedEx introduces sustainability insights in AMEA
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) has launched a new tool, FedEx® Sustainability Insights (FSI), giving customers in select Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (AMEA) markets access to emissions information on their shipments within the FedEx network. They can use the data to help make informed decisions on their future shipping strategy in order to reduce […]
FedEx launches FedEx Innovation Lab to fuel digital capabilities
FedEx Corp. has launched FedEx Innovation Lab (FIL) to cultivate and collaborate with rising early-stage digital start-ups in the key market of India as well as the wider region. FIL will make early-stage investments in these partnerships and bring additional value in terms of capabilities and speed to market to start-up firms through the FedEx […]
FedEx Express boosts international delivery capabilities with international economy® services in Asia Pacific
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, is enhancing its international delivery services to cater to customers’ growing demand for reliable and diverse services in the Asia Pacific region. Effective May 2, 2023, customers will now have access to FedEx International Economy® (IE) services connecting the […]
Ethisphere names FedEx as one of the 2023 world’s most ethical companies
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has been recognised by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies. FedEx is being recognized for the first time and is the only honoree in the Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry […]
FedEx rushes aid and commits $1m+ for earthquake crisis in Turkey and Syria
FedEx Express (FedEx) is using its network to bring international humanitarian relief to those affected by the earthquakes that have devastated Southern Turkey and Northern Syria. So far, the company has committed more than $1,000,000 worth of in-kind shipping toward relief efforts. This includes the delivery of approximately 230 tonnes of critical aid from the […]
FedEx invests €11.7m in new Cork facility
FedEx Express Europe has announced the opening of a new facility in Cork, which will enhance operational performance for businesses and consumers, as well as the working environment for team members. The move will consolidate the FedEx operations in the area into a new 50,000 square foot facility, located in Blarney Business Park. The new […]
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 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 calculate the ‘FedEx Effect’
FedEx has released the findings from its 2022 Economic Impact Report, which analysed the impact FedEx has on economies around the world at the conclusion of its 2022 fiscal year. The company’s supply chain saw ripple effects around the world, with 360,000 direct suppliers supporting 16.5 million jobs. In Europe, FedEx’s growth and activities indirectly […]
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 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 Express strengthens connectivity between Asia-Europe
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp, and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has launched a new route between Asia and Europe. The route will provide improved connectivity and service reliability for customers across North Asia, including China and Japan. Customers in Singapore will also benefit from additional inbound capacity from Europe. […]
FedEx expands north of England hub
FedEx Express has expanded its operations at Newcastle International Airport in the north of England. It has opened a new facility equipped with the latest scanning technology, allowing on-site sorting and package scanning. It supports an upgrade to a FedEx-branded B737-400, three times the size of its current ATR72 aircraft and adding 149,000lbs of additional inbound […]
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 plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery with Elroy Air
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp and the world’s largest express transportation company, is teaming up with California Bay Area-based Elroy Air, the company building the first end-to-end autonomous vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aerial cargo system. As a first of its kind agreement in the US, FedEx Express will develop plans to test […]
Raj Subramaniam to become president and CEO of FedEx Corporation
Effective June 1, 2022, Frederick W Smith, FedEx chairman and CEO, will become executive chairman and Raj Subramaniam, president and COO, will be promoted to president and CEO. Frederick W. Smith “FedEx has changed the world by connecting people and possibilities for the last 50 years,” Smith said. “As we look toward what’s next, I […]
FedEx and BigCommerce join forces
FedEx Express, one of the largest express transportation companies, has announced a new alliance with BigCommerce, an open SaaS e-commerce platform. BigCommerce merchants signing up for the FedEx-BigCommerce alliance programme can enjoy enhanced shipping capabilities, with access to a “premium delivery experience” for their customers at reasonable prices. The benefits include highly competitive rates and enhanced […]
FedEx adds third East Midlands flight
FedEx Express has launched a new four days a week flight from Paris Charles-de-Gaulle and East Midlands Airport (EMA) in the UK to its Indianapolis hub in the US to handle surging e-commerce volumes. The express carrier said it would increase next-day delivery capacity to the US, with the Boeing 777-operated flight adding 626,000lbs (284,000kg) […]
FedEx Express and FMCI complete drone delivery
Last week, FedEx Express, in collaboration with Future Mobility Campus Ireland (FMCI) Air, announced the completion of its first scheduled drone last-mile delivery flight in Ireland. The delivery marks the launch of a trial service delivering goods from FMCI, based at Shannon Airport, County Clare, to Foynes Port, County Limerick, Ireland’s second-largest port operator and […]