FedEx Trade Networks Expanding Globally

We are facing the toughest economy in FedEx history.  Even with the challenge of this current economic environment, FedEx remains committed to making smart, strategic international investments that benefit our customers, employees and shareholders. International trade is increasingly important to FedEx and our customers, and FedEx Trade Networks is doing its part to strengthen our Company’s global services by expanding our global presence and international freight forwarding capabilities.

Building Our Brand and Reputation Globally

Over the past few months, I have been hearing the question, “given the current economic slowdown, is now a worthwhile time to invest in building brands in emerging markets like China and India?” In my opinion, the answer to the question is a resounding “yes.” Despite the global economic slowdown, China and India remain two growth engines of world economy and present long-term opportunities, especially when you factor in their growing brand consciousness and middle class.

Information Technology is a Universal Language

When I was approached to be a member of the IT team to implement the new FedEx Asia Pacific hub in Guangzhou, China, I didn’t know how to react.  In my 20 years at FedEx, I’ve always been involved with the IT systems that help our hubs operate.  I was a member of the team that successfully implemented two expansions of the Indianapolis hub, but implementing a hub in China?Our small core team, comprised of US and Asia Pacific IT team members was about to embark upon a mission-possible! 

Our Latest Milestone - The Guangzhou Hub

I had the good fortune to live and work in China about 10 years ago.  It was (and is) one of the most challenging and dynamic countries in the world -- and I have worked in quite a few countries in my 34 years with FedEx! Much has changed in China over the years, but our commitment to China never has.  The newly opened Asia Pacific hub in Guangzhou, China is the latest milestone for FedEx -- it is now our largest hub outside of the U.S.

What is a Gecko? FedEx China Investigates

As a FedEx HR executive in Wuhan, the capital city in central China’s Hubei Province, Chris Li is particularly keen on volunteering in various local charitable activities. Now he will put his enthusiastic volunteerism to work. FedEx has recently teamed up with GECKO (Greennovate Environmental Challenge for Kids Outreach) to introduce environmental awareness to youth in Wuhan. It is the first environmental program FedEx has introduced in China.