SEOUL, South Korea, 22 October, 2018 – FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, today announced it would expand and improve services in major areas in Korea. Improvements in overall services ranging from pick-ups to delivery service times are being implemented nationwide in areas with increased demand such as Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, and Gyeonggido regions.
The nationwide service enhancements include:
- Extension of cut-off times and improvement of transit times in 6 major cities such as Busan Metropolitan City, Gwangju Metropolitan City, Daejon Metropolitan City, Cheongju, Asan, and Gimhae.
- Direct Service Expansion. FedEx will offer improved access for customers through its team members directly serving areas in Busan Metropolitan City, Gwangju Metropolitan City, Daegu Metropolitan City, Sejong, Sacheon, Cheonan, Asan, Anseong, Gwangyang, Jinju, Chungju, Pyeongtaek, Jecheon, Wonju, Icheon, Yongin, Hwaseong, Changwon, and Cheongju.
- Network Improvement: In July 2018, we launched a new Boeing 757 flight from FedEx Asia-Pacific Hub Guangzhou to Hanoi, Vietnam. South Korea importers and exporters enjoy greater competitiveness with next-day delivery to and from Hanoi, one business day faster than previously.
“At FedEx, we continue to enhance our services to meet customers’ changing needs. We have accelerated service improvements, innovation and expanded our network to make it easier and more convenient for our customers to connect to new markets,” explains Eun-Mi Chae, managing director, FedEx Express Korea. “With service enhancements in 21 cities nationwide, a greater number of Korean small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will have improved connections to the FedEx global network including better access to logistics expertise from our team, who can offer support and guidance in growing their business.”
For more details about FedEx services, please visit (http://www.fedex.com/kr/delivery-options/) or contact FedEx Customer Service (080-023-8000).