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FedEx Archives: 2000 Press Releases
( BW)(TN-FEDEX)(FDX) FedEx Makes International Shipping Easier for
Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses; FedEx Global Trade Manager is
Latest eCommerce Solution Available on FedEx Web Site
Business Editors
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 8, 2000--FedEx Corp.
(NYSE:FDX) has launched FedEx(R) Global Trade Manager, a free,
Internet-based service aimed at helping small- and medium-sized
businesses navigate the complex, fast-paced world of international
commerce. FedEx Global Trade Manager can be used by U.S.-based
customers who arrange shipments to or from the United States, Canada,
United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Puerto Rico.
Located on www.fedex.com/us/, the FedEx Global Trade Manager
guides merchants through the often-complicated process of
international shipping. A recent Forrester Research report found that
85 percent of firms cannot fill international orders because of the
complexities of shipping across borders. Of the companies surveyed, 38
percent identified "distributing globally" as the biggest fulfillment
challenge for 2001.
The simple wizard-based process helps shippers identify and
prepare the appropriate import/export forms based on the commodity
description and country of import or export. The application also
alerts customers to restrictions on shipping certain commodities,
whether the country of import or export is under embargo and provides
information on some special licensing requirements.
"The FedEx Global Trade Manager can help open new markets and
smooth a company's entrance into international shipping and trade by
solving customs issues before they start," said David Roussain, vice
president of electronic commerce marketing for FedEx. "FedEx Global
Trade Manager is a valuable tool that reinforces our commitment to be
a trusted provider of services to small- and medium-sized businesses."
FedEx Global Trade Manager is the latest addition to the portfolio
of electronic commerce solutions offered by FedEx and follows the
recent introduction of FedEx eCommerce Builder, a simple, fast and
affordable way to manage an online store. These e-commerce solutions
further demonstrate the company's commitment to help small and
medium-sized businesses open new markets and operate more efficiently.
In addition to its comprehensive document determination capability
and document library, the FedEx Global Trade Manager also includes
FedEx International Resource Center, which provides a variety of
timely information on customs and commodity requirements. The most
frequently used areas of the IRC are:
| | -- | Searchable database of US laws & regulations and other Customs
resources, which include Harmonized System (HS) Classifier and
Schedule B lookup tools to find the correct classification
codes for a specified product;
| | -- | Trade Broker, a qualified trade leads retrieval system that
accesses a large database of international buy/sell offers;
| | -- | International Document Assistance(SM), which helps customers
complete the most commonly used U. S. export forms online.
Additional countries will be brought online on a regular basis.
With annual revenues of $18 billion, FedEx Corp. is the premier
global provider of transportation, logistics, 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 Logistics, an
integrated logistics, technology and transportation-solution company;
FedEx Custom Critical, the world's largest provider of expedited
time-critical shipments; and FedEx Trade Networks, a provider of
customs brokerage, consulting, information technology and trade
facilitation solutions. More than 2.5 million customers are connected
electronically through the FedEx information network and approximately
two-thirds of its U.S. domestic transactions are now handled on-line.
FEDEX EMPOWERS SMALL- AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES
FedEx (NYSE:FDX) provides many web-based solutions at
www.fedex.com specifically designed to enable small- and medium-sized
businesses to open new markets and operate their businesses more
effectively.
FedEx(R) Global Trade Manager - A free, Internet-based service
that helps U.S.-based customers navigate the world of international
commerce. The simple wizard-based process helps shippers prepare the
appropriate import/export forms by automatically selecting the
recommended documents based on the commodity description and country
of import or export.
FedEx(R) eCommerce Builder | | -- | Enables small and medium-sized
businesses to quickly create Web stores that have pre-integrated FedEx
shipping and tracking capability. Since its release on July 24, 2000,
almost 95 firms have built a web page, which are accessible at the
Main Street section on www.fedex.com
FedEx interNetShip(R) - The first Internet-shipping application
allows customers in 58 countries to electronically process shipments
online to over 180 countries. Among its many features, FedEx
interNetShip provides a customized address book for easier repeat
shipments and maintains a shipping history for 45 days. The FedEx
ShipAlert feature lets customers send advance emails containing the
package tracking number to up to three parties. FedEx package location
information can be queried using the enclosed package tracking number.
www.fedex.com/us/ | | -- | FedEx redesigned Web site helps U.S.
customers operate more efficiently with the site's easy, one-click
access to FedEx Express and FedEx Ground package tracking, customer
service, billing and automation systems. The `single point of contact
hub' enhances the customer experience while making it simpler to
access FedEx services on the Internet. It includes:
| | -- | Signature Proof of Delivery for FedEx Express and FedEx
Ground.
| | -- | Request for courier pick-up for FedEx Express and FedEx
Ground.
FedEx(R) Invoice Online | | -- | an Internet-based bill presentation and |
payment application option enables FedEx customers to review and
schedule payment of FedEx invoices. The service eliminates paperwork
for customers while providing flexibility and a greater degree of
control over the bill payment process.
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CONTACT: FedEx Media Relations, Memphis
Jim McCluskey, 901/395-4768
jmmcluskey@fedex.com
KEYWORD: TENNESSEE INTERNATIONAL CANADA EUROPE ASIA PACIFIC
LATIN AMERICA
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: AIRLINES TRANSPORTATION INTERNET E-COMMERCE
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