HONG KONG, September 21, 2011 — FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, has further strengthened its FedEx International Economy® (IE) and FedEx International Economy® Freight (IEF) services in Asia. IE and IEF services will now be available from more points of origin inside Asia Pacific to more destinations inside the region and beyond.
IE and IEF offer a more economical, time-definite delivery service for less-urgent shipments with the same level of quality and reliability that FedEx prides itself on. FedEx has now added Macau into the IE network as well as new lanes between Australia and New Zealand, and Asia and major African markets[1], Jordan and the Ukraine. New IEF lanes now connect Australia and New Zealand and China and Costa Rica.
“Asia Pacific remains a key driver of the global economy. The region’s export growth rate is expected to be 7.6% in 2011 and 8.5% in 2012[2],” said David L. Cunningham Jr., president, FedEx Express Asia Pacific. “FedEx aims to provide a comprehensive portfolio of services to cater for various customer needs. Since the launch of IE and IEF services in Asia, we’ve been providing flexible shipping alternatives to our customers allowing them to connect to the world more efficiently and cost-effectively.”
The key features of IE and IEF services include:
Competitive rates
Delivery in two to five business days typically
24-hour shipment status tracking at fedex.com and via e-mail
Customs clearance
Money-back guarantee[3]
Currently, FedEx offers IE and IEF services in 14 key markets in Asia: Australia, mainland China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, The Philippines, and Vietnam.
About FedEx Express
FedEx Express is 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[4].
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 $39 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 290,000 team members to remain “absolutely and 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.
[1] African markets include South Africa, Nigeria, Morocco, Ghana, Tunisia, and Mauritius.
[2] Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2011, The UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), July 25, 2011
[3] Subject to relevant terms and conditions
[4] Subject to relevant terms and conditions