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2002 Press Releases
MANILA, December 10, 2002 - FedEx Express (FedEx), the world's largest express transportation company and SMART Communications Inc., one of the country's top telecommunication companies, have announced an alignment to provide the customer in the Philippines with the latest technology in mobile phone package-tracking.
FedEx's worldwide commitment of speed and reliability will be reinforced by SMART's strength in connecting the nation with its "Simply Amazing" communication networks.
With the use, of Short Message Service (SMS) and Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) service provided by SMART, FedEx shippers can conveniently track their packages by simply typing in FDX and the air waybill number of their shipment and send it to 211 or 288.
In a matter of seconds, the shipper will receive the requested tracking information in his or her cellular phone. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
This "Simply Amazing" express service will provide shippers with peace of mind because real-time shipment tracking is made more convenient and more accessible to all shippers.
FedEx customers can also track their shipments on www.fedex.com or by calling FedEx Customer Service Hotline on 854-8484.
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 212 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.
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