FedEx Express to offer U.S. Citizens Free Election Ballot Delivery
PHILIPPINES, October 7, 2002 - FedEx Express (FedEx), the world's largest express transportation company, announced its partnership with US Embassies in different countries across Asia Pacific in providing the most reliable service in shipping absentee ballots from American citizens for the US general elections in November 4, 2002.
FedEx's excellent service standard in moving sensitive shipments such as a citizen's ballot is tapped by the US Embassy in the Philippines. The partnership highlights FedEx's strength in providing the most reliable service to its customers?most important needs.
Voters can be assured that transporting their votes through the unparalleled FedEx Express network will provide the fastest and most direct route to the ballot box. FedEx serves 19 major cities in Asia and provides the most direct flight schedules between AsiaOne network® and the US. Utilizing its own aircraft, FedEx can move the ballots with unmatched reliability and security.
All US citizens currently residing in the Philippines, who choose to get their votes counted, can go to the following FedEx World Service Centers before 5 p.m. on October 25, 2002 and avail of the free shipping service:
US Embassy - 1201 Roxas Boulevard Manila
World Service Center Olongapo - 17 Magsaysay Drive , Olongapo City
American Consular Agency - 3/F PCU Bank Bldg, Gorordo Avenue, Lahug City, Cebu
World Service Center - G/F Saver's Mall Bldg. McArthur Highway, Balibago Angeles City, Pampanga
As with all FedEx Express shipments, voters can track their ballots via the FedEx website www.fedex.com. Users can also contact FedEx's Customer Service at 8558484.
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., connects areas that generate 90% of the world's gross domestic product in 24-48 hours with door-to-door and customs-cleared service. 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 3.3 million items to 211 countries each working day. FedEx employs approximately 143,500 employees and has more than 45,800 drop-off locations, 640 aircraft and more than 45,000 vehicles in its integrated global network.
