FedEx Express, a subsidiary of the FedEx Corp, has enhanced its services into and out of Hanoi with the introduction of a new flight connecting the capital to the FedEx APAC Hub in Guangzhou, China.
The new flight will significantly improve transit times for all inbound flights to Hanoi and enable next-day delivery within Asia for the first time.
Dedicated B757 freighters will ply the route four times a week. Vietnam exporters shipping from Hanoi will benefit from the best transit time for shipments to major business centers in Asia, including China, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines, in just one business day.
Exporters can also now ship to Europe and North America in two business days. For all shipments to Hanoi, Vietnamese importers benefit from transit times being reduced by one business day. Shipments from Europe now reach Hanoi in two business days, and shipments from North America arrive in three business days.
“FedEx has been serving Vietnam since 1994 and was the first international express transportation company to operate its own flights into and out of the country,” said Ms. Karen Reddington, President, Asia Pacific, at FedEx Express.
“Today, Vietnam is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. We are seeing the rapid development of manufacturing and high-tech industries, a surge in e-commerce, and a growing demand for healthcare services and products. The service enhancements delivered with this new flight will support the further development of businesses in Vietnam by giving them better, faster access to global markets.”
Recent research commissioned by FedEx found that 58 per cent of Vietnam’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are exporting to markets in the Asia Pacific region and 80 per cent to markets beyond. The US, China, India and main European markets are the leading export destinations. SME leaders are optimistic about the continued growth of exports and support from logistics partners is a key factor in this growth.
“This new flight is an example of our commitment to enhancing our portfolio of services to match our customers’ range of requirements and connect them to new opportunities to grow their business,” said Mr. Hardy Diec, Managing Director of FedEx Express Indochina. “For SMEs, this flight will benefit them in accessing markets both within and outside of Asia-Pacific.”
To meet dynamic market needs, FedEx continually adjusts its network and routings in Asia-Pacific to strengthen its operations. In April it announced a new route connecting the FedEx APAC Hub in Guangzhou and the FedEx World Hub in Memphis. In January, it officially opened its Shanghai International Express and Cargo Hub, the second international hub in China.
FedEx Express is the world’s largest express transportation company, providing fast and reliable delivery to more than 220 countries and territories. It uses a global air and ground network to deliver time-sensitive shipments by a definite time and date supported by a money-back guarantee.
