FedEx expands its presence, service capabilities in Latin America, opens new offices, establishes alliances with regional service providers, launches new freight forwarding services, says expansion due to increasing trade volumes in emerging market

Kendall Sinclair

MEMPHIS, Tennessee , April 11, 2013 (press release) – New Offices, Alliances and Service Offerings Support Company’s Long-term Regional Growth Strategy to Meet Customers’ Freight Forwarding Needs

FedEx Trade Networks, the freight forwarding arm of global shipping giant FedEx Corp. (FDX), has expanded its presence and service capabilities in the Latin America region through a series of strategic operational developments. Over the last several months, the company has executed an organic expansion plan including opening new offices, establishing alliances with regional service providers and launching new freight forwarding service options.

“FedEx Trade Networks is committed to delivering reliable supply chain solutions where our customers do business,” said Fred Schardt, president and CEO of FedEx Trade Networks. “Trade volumes continue to increase in Latin America, and our expansion efforts provide customers with greater access to superior freight forwarding in these emerging markets.”

Organic growth in the region has been a key part of the company’s aggressive global expansion. Continuing its goal to offer best-in-class freight forwarding solutions around the world, FedEx Trade Networks recently opened new offices in Brazil and Mexico. The company has operated in both countries since 2009 and added new locations in Rio de Janeiro, Guadalajara and Monterrey to its existing infrastructure. In addition to owned offices, FedEx Trade Networks has also established strategic alliances with locally-based regional service providers to enhance its coverage and extend its capabilities to reach 19 countries throughout Latin America.

FedEx Trade Networks also announced a new strategic alliance with Portlink Logística Multimodal Ltda, one of the largest freight forwarders in southern Brazil. This is the company’s largest alliance in Latin America, which increases its reach and capabilities in the high-growth Brazilian market. The alliance also gives Portlink Logística Multimodal customers access to the FedEx Trade Networks solutions portfolio and global network, while enabling both companies to build new business and strong customer relationships.

In another move to meet the needs of shippers in Latin America, FedEx Trade Networks now provides an air consolidation service between Mexico and Brazil. The new service combines customers’ shipments to help streamline their supply chain between the Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). With this service, FedEx Trade Networks experts consolidate, coordinate, transport, track and facilitate inspections for businesses that want to make shipping between these two major airports faster and more cost-effective.

As trade in the Latin America region grows, so does the FedEx Trade Networks infrastructure and solution portfolio. The company’s continued expansion allows it to deliver efficient multi-modal transportation solutions, backed by global and local expertise, throughout Latin America.

About FedEx Trade Networks

FedEx Trade Networks, and its predecessor companies, have more than 100 years of experience in international trade. The company's advanced technology and network of worldwide locations and alliances enables it to provide comprehensive ocean and air international freight forwarding, customs brokerage, global order logistics, distribution and surface transportation, trade advisory services and advanced e-commerce and trade facilitation solutions. FedEx Trade Networks has the resources and support to help customers of all sizes navigate the intricacies of shipping goods globally. For more information, visit ftn.fedex.com.

About Portlink Logística Multimodal

Portlink Logística Multimodal Ltda is a leading freight forwarder in Brazil, providing import and export solutions including ocean, air and trucking with end-to-end supply chain visibility. With customers around the globe, the company’s focus is on operational excellence and state-of-the-art customer service. With a seasoned staff of international trade experts, Portlink Logística Multimodal is a top 10 Brazilian ocean export freight forwarder and maintains one of the highest customer retention rates in its market.

About FedEx

FedEx Corp. (FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenues of $44 billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world's most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 300,000 team members to remain "absolutely, positively" focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. For more information, visit news.fedex.com.

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