FedEx expands with flights to Jakarta<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): U.S.-based Federal Express Corporation (FedEx)
\nhas expanded its express transportation service in Asia with the
\ndebut yesterday of direct flights to Jakarta five times a week.<\/p>\n
The new route will be served by an Airbus A310 aircraft and
\nlinks Jakarta with the U.S., Singapore and 14 other major Asian
\ncities.<\/p>\n
\"We are very excited about this new service which clearly
\naddresses our commitment to the Indonesian market. This is par of
\nFedEx's efforts to broaden its network, thereby providing greater
\nservice and access to Asian markets,\" the president of FedEx's
\nAsia-Pacific division, Michael Ducker, said at the launching.<\/p>\n
He said customers could now expect greater delivery speed
\nsince the service would connect the country to the rest of
\nFedEx's network in 211 countries worldwide.<\/p>\n
\"This is part of our continuing effort to provide innovative
\nservices that will help our customers conduct their businesses
\nfaster and more efficiently,\" Ducker said. \"With this new
\nservice, we are moving closer to fulfilling our vision of
\ndeveloping an integrated distribution network that will allow
\ncustomers to transport cargo to virtually any destination in the
\nworld within 24 to 48 hours.\"<\/p>\n
He said delivery reliability and services would be enhanced.<\/p>\n
\"With the use of our own Airbus A310 aircraft, customers in
\nIndonesia can expect even greater reliability since this will
\nallow us to accept shipments of all sizes for delivery.\"<\/p>\n
FedEx serves more than 30 countries and territories in the
\nAsia-Pacific market with approximately 4,800 employees. The
\ncompany said it provided the most extensive trans-Pacific airlift
\nof any major competitor.<\/p>\n
Operating its own widebodied MD-11, DC-10 and A310 aircraft,
\nFedEx has more than 260 weekly flights to Bangkok, Beijing, Hong
\nKong, Kaohsiung, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Osaka, Penang, Seoul,
\nShanghai, Singapore, Subic Bay, Taipei and Tokyo.<\/p>\n
FedEx reported revenues of US$11.5 billion for its fiscal year
\nending May 31, 1997. (08)<\/p>",
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