FedEx launches direct flights between Guangzhou and New Delhi, Mumbai

FedEx is complementing its service portfolio with the introduction of a new direct connection between India and its Asia-Pacific hub in Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou, southern China, reported Business Wire.

China and India are two of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Despite the economic downturn, China and India expect to register high growth rates of 10 percent and 8.8 percent, respectively, in 2010. With an expected 7.9 percent average annual growth rate in the intra-Asia air cargo market over the next 20 years, the new flight will boost and support increasing trade demand with India across the Asia-Pacific region.

The new dedicated A310 flight route is Guangzhou-Mumbai-New Delhi-Guangzhou five-times a week. The first flight commenced from Guangzhou on January 4.

The new flight provides significant service enhancements for customers in Asia including: next- business-day document service from Asia to selected postal codes in Mumbai; for FedEx International Priority Freight shipments and high-value shipments from Asia to India, transit time will improve up to two business days and for FedEx International Priority Freight shipments from India to Asia, transit time will improve by one business day; with five additional flights per week, Asian enterprises will have access to expansive cargo space, which will allow FedEx Express to carry heavyweight shipments to India.

"This new dedicated service signifies FedEx commitment to continue investing in areas that not only address customer demand, but support trade growth in the Asia-Pacific region and India," said David Cunningham, president, Asia Pacific, FedEx Express.

"Coupled with our fast, reliable delivery, the additional Asia-India flights will help businesses offer superior value and service to their customers, enabling greater access to two of the most rapidly developing markets in the world," he said.
(Source:www.cargonewsasia.com)