FedEx offers new option for China exports to US

FedEx has further enhanced its same-day international shipping services from Eastern China to the US with pick-up times up to two hours later, Monday through Friday.

Customers in 25 Eastern China cities can now arrange for shipments destined for the U.S. to be picked up as late as 6pm[. The service enhancement provides customers with increased flexibility.

The latest service enhancement builds on the improvements Eastern China experienced from the launch of 777 freighter in January of this year, which flies direct from Shanghai to the FedEx hub in Memphis, Tennessee. The 777F has increased FedEx services capabilities through its fuel and operational efficiencies.

Meanwhile, FedEx has deployed a Boeing 777 freighter to service the direct connection from Hong Kong to the FedEx Europe hub in Paris, France, reported Manila Bulletin.

The 777F offers a payload improvement of 50,000 lbs per week compared to the MD-11 previously used.

“The new aircraft and additional capacity enhances FedEx connectivity between the two regions. This latest deployment reflects how we continue to listen and respond to our customers' shipping needs,’’ said David Cunningham, president, FedEx Express Asia Pacific. “It also positions FedEx well for an anticipated increase in trade as the European economy gradually recovers.’’

FedEx launched its direct service from Hong Kong to its European hub at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris in April 2010. The service allowed customers to enjoy overnight delivery from Hong Kong to key cities in major European markets, including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

With the deployment of the 777F on the Hong Kong-Paris service, FedEx has now put into operation five 777F services from Asia. The first 777F service was introduced in January connecting Shanghai with Memphis. The Hong Kong-Memphis 777F service was launched in late March, followed by Singapore-Osaka-Memphis in July and Shenzhen-Memphis in November.
(Source:www.cargonewsasia.com)