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2003 Press Releases
Auckland customers can enjoy later call-in cut-off times and deliveries on a same-day flight to major destinations in Asia
AUCKLAND, December 2, 2003 - FedEx Express (FedEx), the world's largest express transportation company, today announced a major service enhancement with later call-in cut off times for Auckland businesses sending urgent shipments to Asia.
The improved service gives Auckland businesses more time to lodge their shipments with FedEx, who provide a guaranteed* next day service from New Zealand’s largest city to major Asian capitols such as Singapore, Bangkok and Hong Kong.
FedEx call-in cut off times for next-day deliveries from Auckland to Asia are now extended until 11:00am, which represents a two-hour improvement on the previous pick-up cut off. Shipments are routed via Sydney, Australia, where they enter the FedEx AsiaOne Network on board dedicated FedEx MD-11 all-cargo aircraft.
Call-in cut off times for shipments from South, East and West Auckland to other international destinations have also been improved to a standard 5:00pm daily. North metropolitan Auckland shippers have until 4:30pm each day to call for a pickup.
"FedEx consistently strives to provide the best service for New Zealand customers," said Rhicke Jennings, Managing Director of FedEx in New Zealand. "Customers in Auckland now have more time to arrange for delivery of their shipments on the same day. This service enhancement is another demonstration of FedEx's commitment to providing customers with more flexible and convenient express solutions."
Call-in cut off times have also been extended in Wellington by up to 2.5 hours, to 4:30pm each day. In Christchurch, FedEx customers can now call to have their shipments picked up until 4:00pm.
For further details, customers can visit FedEx's website at www.fedex.com/nz, or call the FedEx customer service hotline at 0800-733-339 in New Zealand.
*Conditions Apply
About FedEx Express
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), connects areas that generate 90% of the world's gross domestic product in one to three business days door-to-door, 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 3.1 million items to 215 countries each working day. FedEx employs approximately 139,000 employees and has more than 50,000 drop-off locations, 638 aircraft and more than 43,000 vehicles in its integrated global network.
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