Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 3, 2025 – Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, today announced a new nonstop cargo flight service between Guangzhou (CAN) and Penang (PEN), aimed at boosting trade and enhanced supply chain efficiency in the region.
Operating five times a week, Monday to Friday, the service utilizes Boeing B767 freighters and offers dedicated inbound capacity from FedEx Asia Pacific Hub to Penang. This enables importers in the state to receive shipments approximately one hour earlier, significantly enhancing delivery timelines and operational efficiency.
This is part of strategic network enhancements that include the following:
- Nonstop Kuala Lumpur (KUL)-Guangzhou (CAN) flight, offering a 2.5 hour later departure. Customers benefit from extended pick-up cut-off times by an hour for Asia-bound shipments departing Kuala Lumpur. This enables greater flexibility for customers and dedicated capacity for shipments into and out of KUL.
- Adjusted Guangzhou–Bangkok (CAN–BKK) flights which increases dedicated inbound capacity into Bangkok to accelerate growth and strengthen trade flows in Southeast Asia.
“Malaysia’s emergence as a key trade hub in Southeast Asia presents tremendous opportunities for businesses. At FedEx, we see ourselves not just as a logistics provider, but as a strategic partner,” said Woon Tien Long, managing director, FedEx Malaysia. “Our strategic investments in Malaysia are designed to support businesses -- helping them respond to market demands, drive innovation, and grow in an increasingly competitive global economy.”
Malaysia’s strategic location and robust infrastructure make it a prime hub for supply chain diversification, as evident from the RM190.3 billion in approved investments in H1 2025, with over half coming from foreign investors, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA). This environment creates new opportunities for manufacturers and SMEs to strengthen their operations – benefitting from faster inbound deliveries to Penang and extended pickup options in Klang Valley that enhance their resilience and competitiveness.
Reinforcing its commitment to the country’s growth, FedEx has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) to develop a 100,000-square-foot logistics facility, investing approximately RM46 million. Strategically located within the upcoming Penang International Logistics Aeropark (PILA), this modern facility will enhance Malaysia’s logistics infrastructure and drive regional trade growth upon its completion in 2028.
To support the region’s pivotal role as a growth engine for global trade, FedEx also recently announced two new flight routes connecting South Korea with Vietnam and Taiwan.