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FedEx expansion supports Bahrain growth

Posted by | Jul 6, 2007 | |

FedEx’s expansion in Bahrain highlights the country’s role as a trucking gateway to the Middle East.FedEx is catering to the growth of Bahrain’s logistics industry by increasing its presence in the Kingdom.

The company has expanded its facility at Bahrain International Airport, with a greater number of trucking routes introduced from the cargo centre and a drop-off point allowing customers to quickly deposit their shipments.

“This expansion is a direct result of growing demand for the fast and reliable services we provide across Bahrain and the GCC. It also signals the importance of Bahrain as a major trucking gateway for FedEx to neighbouring countries,” said Hamdi Osman, senior vice president, FedEx Middle East, Indian subcontinent and Africa.

The facility at Bahrain International Airport is located within the Global Logistics Services (GLS) bonded area. Approximately 75% of FedEx employees at the centre are Bahraini nationals and the company predicts this workforce will increase further following the expansion.

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FedEx receives environment award

Posted by | Jul 5, 2007 | |

FedEx has been selected as the winner of the Environmental Awareness Award for 2006-2007 by Dubai Cargo Village.

To mark the achievement, a cheque was presented to Hamdi Osman, FedEx’s senior vice president in the Middle East, Indian subcontinent and Africa during a special ceremony at the Al Bustan Rotana Hotel in Dubai. Presented by Ali Al Jallaf, vice president of Dubai Cargo Village, the prize was awarded to mark FedEx’s innovative recycling efforts.

“FedEx is committed to respecting and protecting the environment through outstanding environmental performance and efficient operations,” said Osman.

“We are modernising our aircraft fleet and integrating business practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The company also uses and strongly supports the development of alternate fuel vehicles,” he added.

The Environmental Awareness Award marks Dubai Cargo Village’s efforts to motivate companies to adopt best environment protection methods. Created under the patronage of His Highness. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Sayeed Al Maktoum, president of the Dubai Department of Civil Aviation and chairman of Emirates, the award is presented annually on International Environmental Day.

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Market forces raise the bar for delivery

Posted by | Jul 1, 2007 | |

While retail web sites work to differentiate themselves from stores with web-only features, personalized services, detailed imaging and other tactics, there always will be one thing that separates sites from their braicks-and-mortar counterparts: a reliance on delivery services to fulfill online customers’ orders.

And as shoppers have become more accustomed to online retail, their expectations of timely and reliable delivery services—across a variety of delivery options—have only increased. A comprehensive shipping policy has become a crucial part of e-retailing, experts say.

“A critical component of the online checkout process is the determination and selection of a shipping option,” says Rob Garf, vice president of retail strategies at research and advisory firm AMR Research Inc. “Retailers must offer multiple delivery methods, including overnight, ship-to-store and split shipments, and be crystal clear regarding cost and timeframe.”

For Internet retailing, the average postal rate increase comes to about 6 pct, says David Marinkovich, senior vice president of sales and marketing at DHL Global Mail. “The cost of fuel is having a big effect on retail shippers, but the Postal Service rate change that went into effect May 14 is the most dramatic postal rate change ever,” he says. “Some retail organizations that sell products like CDs, video games, books and apparel are looking at rate increases of about 54 pct.”

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FedEx Domestic Time-Definite Service takes off in China

Posted by | Jun 28, 2007 | |

FedEx Express has now made its iconic next-business-day service available to customers throughout China. Since FedEx began its next-business-day service on 28 May, coverage has expanded from 19 to more than 30 cities, while 48-hour day-definite service is offered in more than 200 cities and counties. As a result of increasing customer demand, the number of cities being served continues to expand rapidly.

“Businesses in China have been waiting for FedEx to make this time-definite service available,” said David L. Cunningham, Jr., president, Asia Pacific, FedEx Express. “We have seen healthy and encouraging demand from our existing international customers and potential new customers. Since we began operations less than a month ago, thousands of domestic express packages have already passed through our hub in Hangzhou.”

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