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Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the world's largest express transportation company, announced today that it will participate in LOGIS-TECH 98, the international logistics exhibition, which will be held at Makuhari Messe, Chiba, from October 20 to 24.
At its MD-11 aircraft look-alike stand, FedEx will make an exhibition under the theme of ‘Speed & Reliability,' and introduce its express transportation services through panels and other exhibits. The company will also make a presentation to explain its wide capabilities ranging from basic express services to the state-of-the-art supply chain management solutions. (Please see the attached sheet for the presentation timeline.)
"It gives FedEx great pleasure to participate in such a prestigious, international industry event where we can showcase our leading-edge capabilities on supply chain management," said David J. Ross, Vice President of the North Pacific Region at FedEx.
LOGIS-TECH 98 is the region's biggest trade show designed to introduce a wide range of latest logistics equipment, systems and related information, as well as promote business development and exchanges of information and personnel. Organized by the Japanese Association of Industrial Equipment, the five-day exhibition is expected to have 150,000 visitors.
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, Sydney, Taipei and Tokyo, as well as destinations in the U.S.
Federal Express 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 with 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 3.1 million items in 211 countries each working day. FedEx 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.
For reference:
LOGIS-TECH 98
Date: October 20 – 24, 1998
10:00 – 17:00
Venue: Makuhari Messe
2-1, Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba
Organized by: LOGIS-TECH Committee??
Japan Logistics Association
Japan Management Association
FedEx Stand Outline
Theme: Speed & Reliability
Stand #: 4L06 (81 square meters)
Presentation 10/20 12:00-12:30 14:00-14:30 16:00-16:30
timeline: 10/21-23 11:00-11:30 13:00-13:30 15:00-15:30 17:00-17:30
10/24 11:00-11:30 13:00-13:30 15:00-15:30
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