Asia Pacific (English)

FedEx Named Best Air Cargo Carrier Of The Year

CHINA, November 13, 2009 – FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, has won the Air Cargo Carrier Of The Year award at the eighth annual Supply Chain Asia Logistics Awards.


“This award is a testament to our continuous efforts in innovation, in supporting businesses in this region and our dedication to make every FedEx experience outstanding for our customers,” said David L. Cunningham Jr., president, FedEx Asia Pacific.


Organised by Supply Chain Asia magazine, winners of the awards were selected through a two-part judging process that included customers and a panel of industry experts from the regional and global supply chain and logistics industry.


Held at the Raffles Town Club, the awards represent the industry’s recognition of air cargo carriers based on criteria such as the size and span of network, reliability of guaranteed services, IT know-how and systems, level of customer service, the carrier’s ability to handle specialised cargo, approach to security and risk management and approach to sustainability and other CSR issues.



About FedEx Express


FedEx Express is one of the world’s largest express transportation company, providing fast and reliable delivery to more than 220 countries and territories. FedEx Express uses a global air-and-ground network to speed delivery of time-sensitive shipments, by a definite time and date with a money-back guarantee[1].



About FedEx Corp.


FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenues of $34 billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 275,000 team members to remain “absolutely, positively” focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. For more information, visit news.fedex.com.



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