FedEx China President Poh-Yian Koh (left of 1st row) and China Southern Air Logistics Chairman Li Xiao (right of 1st row) signed the MOU, with FedEx Chief Operation Officer of International and Chief Executive Officer of Airline Richard W. Smith (4th from left of 2nd row), FedEx APAC President Salil Chari (1st from left of 2nd row) and China Southern Air Holding Co., Ltd President Han Wensheng (4th from right of 2nd row) as witnesses
Guangzhou, China, June 2, 2026 — Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, today announced the signing of a Strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Southern Air Logistics Co., Ltd. (China Southern Air Logistics), formally establishing a strategic relationship. Both parties will leverage their respective resources and capabilities to deepen strategic collaboration and enhance operational efficiency and global service capabilities, working together to build a more efficient and resilient global air logistics network.
The MoU was signed by FedEx China President Poh-Yian Koh and China Southern Air Logistics Chairman Li Xiao, with FedEx Chief Operation Officer of International and Chief Executive Officer of Airline Richard W. Smith and China Southern Air Holding Co., Ltd President Han Wensheng as witnesses. Pursuant to the MoU, FedEx and China Southern Air Logistics will explore cooperation opportunities across several key areas, including international flight and hub connectivity, network planning, fleet resources, ground operations, and digitalization. The collaboration aims to achieve mutual benefit and create best practices and a new paradigm of cooperation in global air logistics.
“We are pleased to enter into this Memorandum of Understanding with China Southern Air Logistics. This collaboration represents a pivotal opportunity for both sides to deepen business alignment and strengthen air logistics network development, while also underscoring our shared commitment to a long-term, in-depth cooperation,” said Koh. “By integrating FedEx global air network resources with China Southern Air Logistics’ operational experience in both domestic and international markets, we will further enhance route connectivity and operational efficiency. Together, we will build a smarter, more agile, and more resilient air logistics ecosystem — better serving the growing cross-border logistics needs of Chinese customers and injecting new momentum into the smooth flow and development of the global supply chain.”
Xiao said: “As one of China Southern Air Logistics’ key partners, FedEx shares a solid foundation of cooperation and a close collaborative relationship with us. The signing of this Strategic MoU marks an important milestone in expanding our cooperation dimensions and deepening mutually beneficial outcomes. The two sides will focus on five key areas — cargo space, routes, fleet, operations, and digitalization — to leverage respective resource advantages, striving to enhance the stability and operational efficiency of the global supply chain and reinforce the strategic position of Guangzhou as an international aviation hub.”
Since entering the China market in 1984, FedEx has remained committed to enhancing service capabilities, expanding its network footprint, and actively seeking deeper cooperation with partners to provide customers in China with more flexible and efficient logistics solutions, while building a smarter supply chain for everyone. In recent months, FedEx has further optimized its logistics network connecting China with key markets across Asia and Europe, leveraging improved capacity and its global network to help customers build resilient, reliable, and intelligent supply chains and create greater value in an ever-evolving global trade landscape.