Tag: FedEx

FedEx Ground opens distribution center in Florida

Posted by | Feb 19, 2007 | |

As part of its nationwide expansion plan, FedEx Ground has opened an automated distribution center in Pompano Beach, Fla.

FedEx said the 215,377-square-foot center will add more than 200 new jobs. Located 10 miles north of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the facility is triple the size of the two company operations in Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach that it replaces.

The center has advanced package-sorting systems that can process 12,000 packages an hour.

Moon Township, Pa.-based FedEx Ground is the small-package ground delivery unit of Memphis-based FedEx Corp. Its growth plan, under way since September 2002, includes 10 new hubs, the expansion of 30 existing hubs and the relocation or expansion of more than 300 additional pick-up and delivery terminals.

In Florida, FedEx Ground has operations in Boynton Beach, Miami and West Palm, with a total work force of 1,000 employees and independent contractors.

FedEx Ground recently opened a 303,000-square-foot package-sorting facility in Olive Branch, Miss. The automated terminal employs 300 and complements the hub FedEx Ground operates in Memphis, which employs 900. The Olive Branch terminal can process up to 15,000 packages per hour.

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FedEx Corp. Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

Posted by | Feb 19, 2007 | |

The Board of Directors of FedEx Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of USD 0.09 per share on FedEx Corporation common stock. The dividend is payable April 2, 2007 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 12, 2007.

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FedEx Canada launches cross-border advisory services

Posted by | Feb 15, 2007 | |

FedEx Express Canada will begin offering support and advice to businesses seeking certification or approval in various cross-border security programs, such as Free and Secure Trade (FAST), Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), Partners in Protection (PIP), and Customs Self Assessment (CSA).
The FedEx Global Trade Advisory service will help businesses navigate through the application process by examining their facilities, procedures, and suppliers, making recommendations to address the differences between the client’s existing procedures and what is required for certification requirements.

Regulatory experts will assist companies in:

Conducting examinations of their facilities and business procedures; help secure their supply chain and achieve customs compliance; and make recommendations to address identified gaps.

FedEx will also assist with the application process for cross-border security programs and perform on-going account maintenance and security audits.

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FedEx Express launches global trade advisory services

Posted by | Feb 13, 2007 | |

FedEx Express Canada announced today a service that will provide support and advice to businesses seeking certification or approval in various cross-border security programs, such as Free and Secure Trade (FAST), Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), Partners in Protection (PIP), and Customs Self Assessment (CSA).

FedEx Global Trade Advisory service will help businesses navigate through the application process by examining their facilities, procedures, and suppliers, making recommendations to address the differences between the client’s existing procedures and what is required for certification requirements.

This service will be supported by regulatory experts who will:
– Conduct examinations of customers’ facilities and business procedures
– Help customers secure their supply chain and achieve customs compliance
– Make recommendations to address identified gaps
– Assist with the application process for cross-border security programs
– Perform on-going account maintenance and security audits

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CEP Market Factsheet India

Posted by | Feb 6, 2007 | |

CEP Market Factsheet India

This CEP Market Fact Sheet provides a detailed market summary of India. It contains detailed information about macro-economics, CEP market volumes, market shares and an estimated forecast, as well as details and a product overview of the most important carriers in the Indian Express and Parcels distribution market.

The CEP Market Fact Sheet India gives Facts & Figures (2005) on:

General Facts
Population and Size
Historical Background
GDP & Trends
Infrastructure
Information / Communication Technology (2004) & Transportation Facts
Risk Profile (Risk Ranking and Corruption Rating)
Foreign Trade Data (Import / Export)

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