FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world’s largest express transportation company, has announced an expansion of its international shipping portfolio, which will allow it to offer customers greater choice and reach when shipping parcels and freight around the world.
FedEx Express now offers the FedEx International Economy international shipping service in more than 90 countries worldwide. In addition, the FedEx International Economy Freight service for economical freight transport will be available in more than 50 countries. Prior to the expansion, the FedEx International Economy service was offered in 16 countries and territories, while the FedEx International Economy Freight service was available in 13 countries.
Economy services include customs clearance and day-definite delivery. They are provided in markets that together generate 90 percent of global GDP. These services provide an alternative for less urgent shipments while maintaining the same level of service quality.
– The economic recession has forced our customers to cut costs while needing to maintain their competitive position in the global market – said Robert W. Elliott, President of FedEx Express for Europe, the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent, and Africa. – By expanding the scope of our FedEx International Economy services, we are able to respond directly to the new needs of our customers, as we offer them greater choice, savings, and delivery reliability through the global FedEx network.
With the expansion of services with longer delivery times, customers operating internationally now have greater opportunities to manage their supply chains.
FedEx recently announced plans for expansion in the freight industry in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. The development plans are based on efforts to offer full-service transportation solutions that better meet the needs of customers around the world.