FedEx Senior Vice President and President of China, Chen Jialiang, stated in an interview with reporters during the 6th China International Import Expo that as a major international logistics enterprise, FedEx will continuously optimize its network and routes, expand new infrastructure construction, improve efficiency, and connect the Chinese market with the world through a global network, contributing to expanding global trade and building a resilient supply chain, Achieve the development and prosperity of the global economy.
At this year's CIIE, FedEx's fully open booth in the service trade zone features the theme of "One Waybill to the Future", providing visitors with an immersive experience through physical exhibits, video displays, and interactive devices. The booth has specially set up a "Green" Future Interactive Zone, providing on-site visitors with a unique and interesting electric freight bicycle riding experience. At the same time, 3D printing models and special videos are also displayed on site to intuitively introduce FedEx's latest products and services in improving e-commerce services and enhancing online transportation experience to the public. In addition, FedEx also focuses on showcasing its practical exploration in the fields of sustainable development and public welfare.
It is reported that since its first entry into the Chinese market in 1984, FedEx has continuously improved and optimized its network layout in China. Currently, FedEx operates over 300 international flights per week in China, connecting Chinese customers to FedEx's vast global network through its Asia Pacific hub located in Guangzhou, international express and freight center located in Shanghai, as well as four international port operation centers located in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, as well as the South China operation center to be established in Guangzhou.
Recently, FedEx announced the addition of new cargo flights from Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam to Guangzhou City in China, enhancing economic and trade exchanges between Vietnam and other Asian, Middle Eastern, and African regions, as well as European markets. Since the beginning of this year, FedEx has continuously optimized its operational model and service network, enhancing the connectivity between China and the global market. Restore FedEx's international economic express service, usually delivering goods within 2 to 5 working days.
In terms of sustainability, FedEx is committed to achieving global business carbon neutrality operational goals by 2040, and focuses on green initiatives such as paperless shipping, sustainable development facilities, and vehicle electrification in China. For example, FedEx continues to increase the proportion of fleet electrification, increasing investment in the use of pure electric vehicles, electric bicycles, and electric tricycles in China to replace some fuel delivery vehicles, effectively reducing carbon emissions in the last mile.
Chen Jialiang stated that the CIIE plays an important role in expanding the scale of international trade. This time, FedEx fulfilled the "agreement to enter the Bo" and reviewed the company's nearly 40 years of deep cultivation and meticulous work in the Chinese market, fully supporting the development of China's international trade. At the same time, we also hope to use this platform to showcase the company's differentiated services and solutions in the fields of network transportation capacity, e-commerce, sustainable development, etc., to ensure the stability of the import supply chain, thereby empowering small and medium-sized enterprises to explore new opportunities, promote the development of cross-border e-commerce and other business formats, and help build an intelligent and reliable resilient supply chain with a stable, efficient, and globally accessible logistics network, supporting the high-quality and sustainable development of the Chinese economy, And inject strong impetus into global economic growth.
FedEx will deeply rooted in the Chinese market, continuously deepen cooperation with the local market, expand its service network, enhance its service capabilities, continue to contribute to enhancing China's economic and trade exchanges with the world, promote the recovery and growth of the world economy, and jointly create a prosperous and beautiful future, "said Chen Jialiang.