SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, November 22, 2002, - FedEx Express (FedEx), the world's largest express transportation company, has announced new outbound services from Perth enabling next-day delivery to Singapore for the first time.
"Perth has strong business and cultural relationships with Singapore, a city that is one of the main engines of trade in South East Asia," said Harry West, Managing Director of FedEx Australia, "and our new schedule will give local exporters faster access to this crucial market."
FedEx also offers a money back guarantee* on its Singapore next-day service commitment.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Singapore is Australia's seventh biggest trade partner, and a customer of major exports including mineral fuels, food, and machinery and transport equipment.
"The FedEx next-day service to Singapore will benefit businesses requiring time-sensitive document deliveries as well as manufacturers and producers, such as Margaret River wine makers who send urgent product samples and major consignments to the Singapore market.
"FedEx is dedicated to continually improving services from Australia, providing outstanding value to our customers with world-class express services."
With annual revenues of $21 billion, FedEx Corp. is the premier global provider of transportation, e-commerce and supply chain management services. The company offers integrated business solutions through a network of subsidiaries operating independently, including: FedEx Express, the world's largest express transportation company; FedEx Ground, North America's second largest provider of small-package ground delivery service; FedEx Freight, the largest U.S. provider of regional less-than-truckload freight services; FedEx Custom Critical, North America's largest provider of expedited time-critical shipments; and FedEx Trade Networks, a provider of customs clearance, international freight forwarding and trade facilitation.
*Conditions apply. Check the air waybill for details.
