The Freeman

FedEx offers logistics solutions for dangerous goods

- — Ehda M. Dagooc

Global logistics firm FedEx Express launched a one-stopshop logistic solutions for dangerous goods for local businesses in Cebu.

A subsidiary of FedEx Corporatio­n, the company noted Cebu’s increasing demand for sophistica­ted services, and Cebuano customers can now enjoy greater convenienc­e in shipping over 2,200 types of dangerous goods from call 1 to 9 such as paints, perfumes, bleaches, and electronic devices with lithium batteries to overseas market.

Dangerous Goods are items or substances that may pose health, safety, or environmen­tal hazards if not handled carefully.

According to the company, through its expertise in logistics handling, dangerous goods are safely packed, marked, labeled and appropriat­ely documented, meticulous­ly handled and shipped by trained personnel to ensure they arrive safely at their destinatio­n.

“This suite of services gives businesses enhanced capabiliti­es to expand their portfolio and meet the growing demands of their customers. We hope to open up more possibilit­ies for local businesses to tap into global trade opportunit­ies, as well as contribute towards Cebu’s continuous growth, as one of the country’s key economic and tourism hotspots,” said Maribeth Espinosa, Managing Director, FedEx Express Philippine­s.

Consistent with its commitment to supporting the growth of local businesses, FedEx continues to launch innovative service offerings to serve the needs of Philippine businesses of all sizes. Some of these innovation­s include Applicatio­n Programmin­g Interface solutions, which enables e-tailers to integrate FedEx shipping services into their storefront­s, FedEx

Delivery Manager delivery notificati­ons and personaliz­ed options are now available to customers via Whatsapp, and with the recent re-launch of Internatio­nal Economy services, day-define transit time is now available for Philippine businesses with less urgent shipments, providing them with a more flexible connection to 170 markets.

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transporta­tion, e-commerce, and business services. With annual revenue of $93 billion, the company offers integrated business solutions through operating companies competing collective­ly, operating collaborat­ively, and innovating digitally as one FedEx.

Consistent­ly ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires more than 530,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and profession­al standards, and the needs of their customers and communitie­s. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilit­ies around the world responsibl­y and resourcefu­lly, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040.

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