FedEx Express has announced improvements to its international outbound express services in six Chinese cities, including Fuzhou, Xiamen, Chongqing, Chengdu, Changchun and Xi’an. The transit time for FedEx International Priority and FedEx International Economy shipments from these cities to the US, Europe and other parts of the world will now be reduced by one working day, improving the convenience and efficiency with which customers can connect to the global marketplace, FedEx said. “Our … [Read more...] about FedEx improves China outbound transit times
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FedEx launches small business contest in Asia-Pac
FedEx Express is helping small businesses in the region go global by launching the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest in Asia Pacific. In Singapore, FedEx will award S$40,000 (US$28,000) worth of grants in total comprised of three tiers: a Grand Prize of $25,000; a First Runner-Up Prize of $10,000; and a Second Runner-Up Prize of $5,000. Small businesses will have the chance to win grants to expand their business into the global arena. First rolled out in the US three years ago, the contest … [Read more...] about FedEx launches small business contest in Asia-Pac
‘One-stop’ cold chain solution for China: FedEx
FedEx Express has launched ‘one-stop’ cold chain solutions in mainland China. Outbound FedEx International Priority Service and domestic Priority Delivery Service in China now offer two packaging solutions – Gel-pack Temperature-Controlled Package and FedEx Cold Shipping Package. With three temperature ranges of -20-0° Celsius, 2-8° Celsius and 15-25° Celsius, these solutions will benefit industries that require refrigeration for their shipments, particularly the healthcare … [Read more...] about ‘One-stop’ cold chain solution for China: FedEx
FedEx cuts transit time from 7 Chinese cities
FedEx Express has improved its international outbound express services covering FedEx International Priority and FedEx International Priority Freight in seven Chinese cities: Dalian, Yantai, Weihai, Jinan, Zibo, Zhengzhou and Chongqing. The transit time for shipments from these cities to the US, Europe and other parts of the world will be reduced by one to two business days, helping customers optimise their supply chains and strengthen their competitive edges in their target … [Read more...] about FedEx cuts transit time from 7 Chinese cities
FedEx Express, ALJ Group Ink KSA Service Deal
FedEx Express has selected Abdul Latif Jameel Group (ALJ Group) as a new global service provider in Saudi Arabia as of January 2015, for its international inbound and outbound services to and from 220 countries and territories. “Abdul Latif Jameel Group is proud to be selected as the global service provider of the globally renowned FedEx Express brand in Saudi Arabia. Our Group’s 60 years of logistics experience, combined with our customer-centric approach, are the pillars that … [Read more...] about FedEx Express, ALJ Group Ink KSA Service Deal
FedEx makes key appointments in APAC
FedEx Express announced appointments to two key positions in its Asia Pacific senior management team. Karen Reddington, who is currently vice president, FedEx Express, South Pacific, will take up the role of president, FedEx Express, Asia Pacific, beginning January 2015. She is succeeding David L. Cunningham Jr., who will return to FedEx headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee to become chief operating officer. At the same time, Kevin O’Hearn will take up Karen Reddington’s previous … [Read more...] about FedEx makes key appointments in APAC
