FedEx last week introduced an AI-powered intelligent sorting robot at its South Pacific regional hub in Singapore as part of the integrator’s continued push to digitize operations and build a smart logistics network. The deployment of the sorting robot leverages automation and harnesses AI technology to optimize operational processes and provide better service to customers. Earlier this year, FedEx also deployed a similar sorting robot at its FedEx South China E-Commerce Shipment Sorting … [Read more...] about Singapore takes a crack at FedEx sorting robot
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FedEx drafts on-ground team in Cambodia
Recent data show that economic recovery in Cambodia is gathering speed with first-half exports up 20 percent over the same period last year, reaching US$27 billion. With this, FedEx Express is establishing a direct commercial presence in Cambodia, to meet the country’s growing international shipping demands. FedEx has been operating in Cambodia since 1994, offering international shipping services through local company TSP Express. With a direct presence in the country, local customers … [Read more...] about FedEx drafts on-ground team in Cambodia
FedEx to expand operations at Guangzhou hub
FedEx Express announced last week it has signed an agreement with Guangdong Airport Authority Logistics Company to expand and upgrade the FedEx Guangzhou Gateway by establishing a new operations center at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. The new ‘FedEx South China Operations Centre’ will cover an area of over 41,000 square metrers, more than double the size of its existing gateway, and is scheduled for operations in 2027. The facility will connect outbound shipments from southern … [Read more...] about FedEx to expand operations at Guangzhou hub
FedEx and Chinese startup to test unmanned deliveries
FedEx Express announced that it will test an autonomous delivery vehicle in China in collaboration with Chinese startup Neolix, a leading company in autonomous technology. This is the latest effort by the leading logistics company to embrace technological innovation and deploy autonomous vehicles to embrace sustainable and intelligent logistics in China. The unmanned delivery vehicle is zero emission, all electric with L4 level autonomous technology. This means it has … [Read more...] about FedEx and Chinese startup to test unmanned deliveries
FedEx sends support to flood-hit Henan province
Leading express operator FedEx, on Monday (July 26), donated RMB 5 million in cash to support the disaster relief efforts throughout Henan province. Local communities have been left flooded and devastated after torrential rains last week caused one of the heaviest flooding to hit the Chinese region. The donation will be used to buying emergency supplies and post-disaster reconstruction to support the disaster-hit province’s return to normalcy asap. Also read: FedEx pumps $100m into … [Read more...] about FedEx sends support to flood-hit Henan province
FedEx pumps $100m into Indian logistics startup Delhivery
FedEx is looking to expands its footprint in India as it agreed to invest US$100 million in logistics startup Delhivery. The two companies have entered into a long-term commercial agreement where FedEx will focus on export and import services to and from India, whilst Delhivery will sell the former’s products and services and provide pick-up and delivery services across its pan-India network. As part of the deal, the leading integrator will transfer certain assets pertaining to its … [Read more...] about FedEx pumps $100m into Indian logistics startup Delhivery