MIAMI, May 26, 2009 – FedEx retail customers in direct-served markets in Latin America and the Caribbean can look forward to discounted shipping when they sign up for the FedEx Purple Card Rewards Program running through December 31, 2009. The program is an example of the Company’s continued dedication to providing customers with cost effective solutions for their personal and business needs.
“This program is designed to provide our retail customers with an incentive to ship more with FedEx and take advantage of savings offered when they drop off their packages at a FedEx World Service Center®”, said Mike Murkowski, Vice President of Marketing, Customer Service and Customer Experience for FedEx Express Latin America and Caribbean Division.
Customers simply complete a quick registration process in order to become card members and can enjoy progressive discounts up to a free shipment* when they ship their package using FedEx International Priority® service. International Priority service ensures the delivery of packages up to 68kg in one to three business days to the more than 220 countries and territories that FedEx delivers to worldwide. Customers can choose to drop off their package at any of the more than 115 FedEx World Service Centers across Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Purple Card will be available to customers from now through December 31st, 2009.
For more information please visit www.fedex.com
Purple Card Discount Rewards Process*
· Customers complete a quick registration process in order to receive their Purple Card
· Customers receive a 10% discount on their first shipment
· Customers receive a 30% discount on their second shipment
· Customers receive a 50% discount on their third shipment
· Customers receive a free shipment
· Customers apply for a new Purple Card and start the discount process over again
*Terms and Conditions apply
About FedEx Express Latin America & Caribbean
FedEx Express Latin America and Caribbean services more than 50 countries and territories and employs more than 3,400 people committed to total customer satisfaction. FedEx Express LAC has acted as a pillar of growth for the region and continues its commitment through the FedEx PyMEx Membership program, the first initiative to partner with small and medium exporters by offering innovative ways to access the global marketplace.
About FedEx Express
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenues of $38 billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managedcollaboratively, 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, 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.