PHILIPPINES, Manila, September 2, 2022 - FedEx Express (FedEx), asubsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’slargest express transportation companies, is bolstering its servicein Southern Philippines by enhancing direct connectivity betweenCebu, and the FedEx Philippines gateway in Clark, to supportgrowing cross-border e-commerce trade in the country.The FedExgateway facility in Clark features enhanced sorting and storagecapabilities, supported by state-of-the-art technology. FedExrecently strengthened its intra-Asia connectivity with the launchof eight new flights from the gateway in Clark to Japan, Singapore,and South Korea, providing customers with direct connectionsbetween North Pacific and Southeast Asian markets. Through thisenhanced service reliability, FedEx customers in Cebu can now takeadvantage of a two-hour improvement in their cut-off time, and 24/7Customs clearance support in Clark.
With the rise of cross border e-commerce, Philippine exports areexpected to reach 600 billion pesos by 2030 according tothe PhilippineStatistics Authority. Cebu has always been oneof the major players in the Central Visayas region, exportingvarious goods such as furniture, food, fashion accessories, toys,shellcraft, garments, etc.Cebu is aneconomic powerhouse in the south and is one of the Philippines’busiest economic and tourism gateways. FedEx is focused on helpingcustomers tap greater import and export intra-APAC opportunities,and this service enhancement further demonstrates our strongcommitment to providing efficient cross-border logistics solutionsto Cebu businesses, and support the growing trade to and from thePhilippines.,” said Maribeth Espinosa, acting managing director,FedEx Express Philippines.
Customers from the Queen City of the South will also receive thesupport of dedicated customer service team representatives who caneffectively guide them through their shipping experience in theirlocal language. Businesses with heavyweight shipments, weighing 150lbs. (68 kgs) and more, can also leverage this improvedconnectivity to better serve their customers with transit time of1-3 business days.Reinforcingits commitment to boost the connectivity of local businesses to therest of the world, FedEx continues to adapt with expanded offeringsand tools that support the growth of numerous FilipinoSMEs.Learn moreabout how businesses are thriving across Asia Pacificby readinghere.