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EMBARQ-FedEx Collaboration Aims to Improve Public Transport in Developing Countries

FedExPR — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:24:25 -0600

WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 20, 2012) – A new collaboration to optimize city bus operations in Mexico, Brazil and India was announced today by FedEx Corp. and EMBARQ, the World Resources Institute’s center for sustainable transport. “Thanks to the generous financial and in-kind support from FedEx, some of the world’s largest cities ...

Aspiration Meets Opportunity with New FedEx Multi-Market Campaign

jessicamendelowitz — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Nov. 22, 2011— FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, today launched an innovative, interactive campaign that puts insight and intelligence on global trends at the fingertips of businesses of all sizes and in all geographies. The “Connect ...

FedEx Express Transports Fénix Chilean Rescue Capsule to Smithsonian

gregora1 — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 08:08:08 -0500

MEMPHIS, Tenn., August 4, 2011—Nearly 14 feet long and less than two feet wide describes the measurements of just one of the “Fénix” rescue capsules used in the historic rescue of 33 Chilean miners trapped 2,300 feet underground for nearly ten weeks one year ago at the San Jose Mine ...

FedEx Express Completes Acquisition of MultiPack

latamed — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:36:13 -0500

MEXICO CITY, July 25, 2011—FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced today that its FedEx Express business unit has completed the acquisition of Servicios Nacionales Mupa, S.A. de C.V. (MultiPack), which strengthens the FedEx network in Mexico to meet customer demand. This transaction will allow FedEx Express to provide a wider range of ...

FedEx To Acquire MultiPack

FedExPR — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 06:37:49 -0600

FedEx Corp.(NYSE: FDX) announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire MultiPack, a Mexican domestic express package delivery company. This transaction will allow its FedEx Express business unit to enhance its capabilities in the Mexican domestic market with a broader portfolio of transportation and logistics options under the trusted ...

Mexican Cities to Benefit from FedEx-EMBARQ Transport Collaboration

supered — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:38:49 -0600

WASHINGTON, D.C., February 3, 2010 – The National Network for Sustainable Urban Mobility in Mexico was announced today by FedEx Corp. and its operating companies with EMBARQ – The World Resources Institute Center for Sustainable Transport. FedEx will provide $500,000 over two years to EMBARQ, which will help develop sustainable ...

Study Finds Latin American Workforce Lacks Critical 21st Century Skills

latamed — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:53:51 -0500

SAO PAULO, October 21, 2009 – Employers in Latin America feel that the region’s workforce lacks the skills needed to compete in today’s highly competitive global marketplace, according to a study conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), commissioned by FedEx Express and Dell Inc. The study, Skills to compete: ...

FedEx Improves International Shipping Experience in Mexico

laceditor — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:40:17 -0500

GUADALAJARA, October 15, 2009 - FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, announced today the opening of its expanded Bonded Warehouse at the Guadalajara International Airport in Jalisco. With this expansion, FedEx will further support businesses of any size, shipping internationally ...

Earlier Delivery Option Will Be Available for FedEx Express Nacional

laceditor — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:43:28 -0500

MEXICO CITY, July 15, 2009 – FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world's largest express transportation company, announced today a new FedEx Express Nacional service option for delivery before the beginning of the work-day. This new next-business-day delivery shipping solution will be available effective August 3, ...

FedEx Rewards Customers with Savings

editor — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:03:57 -0500

MIAMI, May 26, 2009 – FedEx retail customers in direct-served markets in Latin America and the Caribbean can look forward to discounted shipping when they sign up for the FedEx Purple Card Rewards Program running through December 31, 2009. The program is an example of the Company’s continued dedication to providing ...