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Press Releases
Approximately 30 tons of pharmaceuticals to be delivered in first medical airlift from the U.S.
HONG KONG, AUGUST 21, 1998 -- Federal Express Corp. (FedEx) and Uplift International, a US-based medical relief organization, today announced a humanitarian airlift to Indonesia. Approximately 30 tons of pharmaceuticals and relief supplies will be delivered to recipient hospitals in several areas of Indonesia in the last week of August. This marks the first time the organizations have cooperated to bring essential medical supplies into Indonesia, and the third such project in Asia.
"We are proud to be able to work with Uplift International to help carry out this valuable mission," said Michael L Ducker, President for FedEx's Asia Pacific Division. "The unfortunate events in Indonesia have left many Indonesians in a vulnerable position and we feel honored to have the opportunity to support the humanitarian efforts of Uplift International, an organization whose work has made a significant impact on many people in Southeast Asia."
"It is our hope that these efforts will benefit the Indonesians during this difficult period. This mission will see FedEx airlifting pharmaceutical products valued at nearly US$1.73 million, from the US and UK to four hospitals in Indonesia."
This mission is one of the many community projects FedEx has undertaken in Asia and the third Uplift International mission for which FedEx has donated air transportation and logistical support. On the previous two occasions, FedEx transported pharmaceuticals and medical equipment to hospitals in Vietnam.
A month ago, FedEx worked with the Red Cross Society to deliver 121,000 pounds of food and medical supplies to Jakarta where it was distributed to 10,000 families in the outlying regions of Indonesia.
The arrangements for the upcoming mission to Indonesia require cooperation and involvement between government officials, healthcare facilities, businesses and members of the community from both the US and Indonesia.
FedEx currently serves more than 30 countries and territories in the Asia Pacific market with approximately 5,000 employees. The company provides the most extensive trans-Pacific airlift of any major competitor. Operating its own wide-bodied MD-11, DC-10 and A310 aircraft, FedEx offers over 260 flights per week to the following locations: Bangkok, Beijing, Cebu, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kaohsiung, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Osaka, Penang, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Subic Bay, Taipei, and Tokyo, as well as destinations in the U.S.
Federal Express, a subsidiary of transportation powerhouse FDX Corporation, connects areas that generate 90 percent of the world's gross domestic product in 24 to 48 hours with door-to-door, customs-cleared service and a money-back guarantee. The company's unmatched air route authorities and infrastructure make it the world's largest express transportation company, providing fast, reliable and time-definite transportation of more than 3 million items in 211 countries each working day. FedEx and has more than 142,000 employees, 44,700 drop-off locations, 615 aircraft and 40,900 vehicles in its integrated global network. The company maintains electronic connections with more than a million customers via FedEx PowerShip®, FedEx Ship®, and FedEx interNetShip®. Federal Express reported revenues of US$13.3 billion for its fiscal year ended May 31, 1998.
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