FedEx Express has upgraded its freight services for more shipments and shortened transit time in Asia Pacific, with a newly deployed ‘Purple Tail’ 767 freighter in its operations from Bangkok. The global express provider marked 40 years of successful operations in Thailand and is expanding its shipping capacity on three routes starting 31 May. The new routes include Guangzhou to Hanoi, Hanoi to Bangkok and Bangkok to Osaka. The integrator said the new outbound route from Bangkok to Osaka … [Read more...] about FedEx adds capacity in Asia Pacific
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FedEx adds Asia-Europe capacity with new PEK-CDG route
FedEx Express has announced a new route between Asia and Europe with flights connecting Beijing (PEK) to Charles de Gaulle (CDG) in Paris, which serves as the integrator's European hub. The new service will provide 10 connections each week via Kansai International Airport in Osaka, with extended cut-off time for same day outbound shipments from Beijing to Europe. Kawal Preet, AMEA president at FedEx Express, said the move comes amidst strong forecast demand, with trade between China and … [Read more...] about FedEx adds Asia-Europe capacity with new PEK-CDG route
Raj Subramaniam steps in as FedEx chief
FedEx has promoted Raj Subramaniam to president and CEO effective 1 June 2022, replacing founder Fred Smith who will take on his seat as executive chairman. An industry veteran of more than 30 years, Subramaniam joined FedEx in 1991 where he worked his way up from management and marketing roles throughout Asia and the US to become the president of FedEx Express in Canada. The 54-year-old chief also served as executive vice president and chief marketing and communications officer of FedEx … [Read more...] about Raj Subramaniam steps in as FedEx chief
FedEx adds capacity between Singapore and Sydney
FedEx is adding four additional flights each week from Singapore to Sydney, doubling its flight operations between the two countries to eight flights per week. The move comes amidst increasing demand for freight shipments driven by e-commerce between the two countries in Asia Pacific. The integrator is looking to better support businesses and exporters with increased and reliable capacity Audrey Cheong, regional vice president for Southeast Asia at FedEx, said more cross-border flights … [Read more...] about FedEx adds capacity between Singapore and Sydney
FedEx expands presence in Asia Pacific
Logistics integrator FedEx Logistics is expanding its Asia Pacific network with the opening of a new office in Seoul in South Korea, a press release confirmed. The new contract logistics team in Korea will provide end-to-end logistics solutions, including international air and ocean cargo services, customs brokerage arrangements, trade solutions, and other value-added services. The company says the opening of the new Seoul office follows the company’s growth strategy to expand into … [Read more...] about FedEx expands presence in Asia Pacific
Cargo operators, airlines rush to India’s aid
India had a brief break from the rapid spike in daily Covid-19 cases last Saturday as the country logged just below the 400,000 daily average since the start of April. On Sunday, however, it saw a record 3,689 deaths, amidst hospitals filled to capacity, a shortage in oxygen supplies and swamped morgues and crematoriums. Starting last week, the world’s airlines have been responding to the country’s health crisis by bringing in much needed relief supplies, with some waiving delivery fees for … [Read more...] about Cargo operators, airlines rush to India’s aid
