FedEx Trade Networks in “aggressive” expansion plan
FedEx Trade Networks has announced it has opened new freight forwarding offices in China and across Europe as part of an aggressive global expansion plan. The company has opened a total of 14 new freight forwarding locations in 2009.
In China, a new office has been opened in Ningbo to further strengthen FedEx Trade Networks connectivity to and from the country. Together with facilities in Beijing, Guangzhou, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Xiamen, Tianjin, Dalian, Hong Kong, Taipei, and Singapore, as well as a recently-opened representative office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, these offices support the company’s international freight forwarding operations and provide comprehensive coverage in key Asia-Pacific trade lanes.
FedEx Trade Networks now has 13 locations in Asia, supported by more than 100 team members.
“As businesses in China continue to look for flexibility and choice when planning their supply chain strategy, the expansion of FedEx Trade Networks in China provides our customers with comprehensive solutions,” said Joseph Frank, managing director, Asia, FedEx Trade Networks. “Our new offices in the China market offer a broad portfolio of services for our customers’ diverse transportation and distribution needs. These services, in conjunction with our enhanced global network, will give customers the competitive edge they need to compete effectively.”
In Europe, FedEx Trade Networks also opened two new facilities in Paris, France and Amsterdam, Netherlands.
These openings mark the company’s first owned operations in Europe and will allow FedEx Trade Networks to provide its customers with enhanced freight forwarding services between Europe, Asia and North America, including additional support and capabilities in the growing Europe-Asia trade lane. The Netherlands office also serves as the FedEx Trade Networks headquarters for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
