FedEx Express begins operation at new hub
Monday, 2 March 2009
FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corporation and the world's largest express transportation company, began operations at its new Asia Pacific hub located at the Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou, China recently.
This hub is now the company's largest centre outside the United States, says a press release.
The new FedEx Asia Pacific hub is strategically located in the heart of Guangzhou's Pearl River Delta, a major international centre of production and trade in the region. The hub links this dynamic economic region to the FedEx global network facilitating further development of surrounding industries such as high-tech electronics.
"The launch of our new Asia Pacific hub is a significant milestone for FedEx that reinforces our long-term commitment to this region," said International FedEx Express President Michael L Ducker.
"As part of the FedEx international growth strategy, we are continuously enhancing our operations in markets that are critical to powering the global supply chain. Through our new state-of-the-art hub, we are well-positioned to better serve customers around the world doing business in China and the broader Asia Pacific markets, strengthening global commerce."
The new FedlEx hub offers several unique advantages. The facility features its own ramp control tower first facility for an international air express cargo company in China. This enables FedEx to better manage and control its aircraft movements, delivering even higher standards of efficiency and reliability. It is also equipped with a dedicated customs clearance facility and advanced package and sorting systems capable of processing up to 24,000 packages an hour at the start of operations.
The new FedEx Asia Pacific hub represents a US$150 million capital investment and will be the centre point of the company's operations in the region for the next 30 years. There will be 136 flights per week into and out of the new hub, providing access to more than 220 countries and territories served by FedEx.
The first flight that arrived at the new FedEx Asia Pacific hub originated from Indianapolis International Airport. The MD-11 aircraft landed at 11:07 pm at Baiyun International Airport from Charles de Gaulle Interpational Airport in Paris.
This hub is now the company's largest centre outside the United States, says a press release.
The new FedEx Asia Pacific hub is strategically located in the heart of Guangzhou's Pearl River Delta, a major international centre of production and trade in the region. The hub links this dynamic economic region to the FedEx global network facilitating further development of surrounding industries such as high-tech electronics.
"The launch of our new Asia Pacific hub is a significant milestone for FedEx that reinforces our long-term commitment to this region," said International FedEx Express President Michael L Ducker.
"As part of the FedEx international growth strategy, we are continuously enhancing our operations in markets that are critical to powering the global supply chain. Through our new state-of-the-art hub, we are well-positioned to better serve customers around the world doing business in China and the broader Asia Pacific markets, strengthening global commerce."
The new FedlEx hub offers several unique advantages. The facility features its own ramp control tower first facility for an international air express cargo company in China. This enables FedEx to better manage and control its aircraft movements, delivering even higher standards of efficiency and reliability. It is also equipped with a dedicated customs clearance facility and advanced package and sorting systems capable of processing up to 24,000 packages an hour at the start of operations.
The new FedEx Asia Pacific hub represents a US$150 million capital investment and will be the centre point of the company's operations in the region for the next 30 years. There will be 136 flights per week into and out of the new hub, providing access to more than 220 countries and territories served by FedEx.
The first flight that arrived at the new FedEx Asia Pacific hub originated from Indianapolis International Airport. The MD-11 aircraft landed at 11:07 pm at Baiyun International Airport from Charles de Gaulle Interpational Airport in Paris.