Federal Express Corporation, the world’s largest express transportation company, has begun supporting Chile’s peak seed export season, which runs through May. After exporting 144 tons of seeds last year, representing a 13% increase in shipment volume and a 6% rise in total weight transported compared to the previous season, FedEx continues to strengthen its role as a strategic partner to Chile’s seed industry. The company now handles 90% of seed sample shipments for research and development, delivering to multiple destinations across North America with transit times that consistently meet customer demand.
For this season, FedEx projects nearly 10% year-over-year growth and expects to transport more than 156 tons of seeds, responding to global demand for high-yield varieties and expanding markets. With over 16 years of experience handling this type of cargo, the company provides phytosanitary certification services at its facilities at Santiago Airport, ensures compliance with all documentation requirements, and transports shipments under strict temperature-controlled conditions. FedEx direct air route, operated with a Boeing 767-300 connecting Santiago and Miami, has been key to expediting deliveries to the Northern Hemisphere, particularly given that 84% of total exports in 2025 were destined for the United States.
FedEx secures the supply chain from end-to-end by leveraging real-time tracking technology that allows customers to monitor their shipments at every stage of the process. The company specializes in priority shipments and innovative solutions such as FedEx International Priority DirectDistribution® (IPD), which consolidates shipments for clearance through a single U.S. customs entry point before being distributed to multiple final destinations.
“Our commitment goes beyond transportation,” said Victoria Arturi, Senior Manager of Operations for FedEx in Chile. “Our customers value the personalized service and the collaborative action plans we develop ahead of the season, when seed demand increases significantly. That is why we continue to strengthen our services, supported by the FedEx South Cone flight, which has now completed one year of operations connecting Santiago and Miami.”
Miami International Airport is home to the largest cold chain facility in the FedEx global network, easing the entry of perishable cargo from across the region, including seeds, fish, flowers, coffee, and cacao, which continue to expand their presence in international markets. In this way, FedEx reinforces its commitment to Chilean foreign trade by providing global coverage in more than 220 countries and territories, ensuring that Chilean seeds reach international markets quickly and efficiently while preserving their quality, freshness, and competitiveness throughout the logistics chain.