Press Releases
Singapore, September 2, 1999 -- Federal Express Corp. (FedEx) is
teaming up with Mail Boxes Exchange Pte Ltd to deliver a "one-stop-shop"
of express transportation services to Singapore's small to medium-sized
businesses.
FedEx today announced a strategic alliance with Mail Boxes Exchange
to gradually extend the network of FedEx Authorized Ship Centers
(FASC), at Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) retail outlets across Singapore.
Currently, there are two MBE outlets in Singapore, with plans to
rapidly expand.
Releasing details of the agreement, FedEx's Regional Vice President,
South Pacific, David Cunningham, and Jack Chua, President of the
Hersing Group which co-owns MBE with Singapore Post, said the partnership
was designed to provide customers with greater convenience and accessibility
to shipping services.
Commenting on the alliance, Mr. Cunningham said: "We are just
beginning. What we hope to do as a key component of our retail strategy
is offer a full suite of FedEx services, at convenient locations
across Singapore for small companies, individual customers and those
who use shipping services on an ad-hoc basis. Our alliance with
MBE enables us to provide fast, reliable and value-added express
services to the small to medium-sized businesses in addition to
the retail market."
Mr Chua said: "The FedEx Authorized Ship Center within MBE will
provide our customers with the added convenience of a one-stop international
express shipping center. We are very pleased we can offer customers
an expanded range of business services through establishing a strategic
partnership with the world's largest express transportation company."
Instead of customers calling a FedEx toll-free number to arrange for
a courier to pick up a shipment, they can now walk into an MBE outlet
to co-ordinate their express delivery requirements. The FedEx Authorized
Ship Center at MBE offers:
- Discounts - Shippers who have an account with FedEx, will receive
a discount of between S$6 to S$10 per shipment when they drop-off
at an MBE location.*
- Easy-Access Shipping Documents: As FedEx supplies and shipping
documents are available at the MBE outlets, customers only need
to bring in their shipments.
- Convenience: MBE staff can assist with many other services such
as packaging. Non-FedEx account holders, small businesses and
individual customers who ship on an ad-hoc basis can enjoy greater
access by shipping at any MBE outlet.
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