FedEx Trade opens Dubai office

As one of the fastest growing cargo hubs in the world, Dubai's strategic location half way between the Asia-Pacific and European markets, better connects FedEx Trade Networks customers to both of those regions, with the opening of this office being a key part of the company's ongoing global expansion plans.

Fred Schardt, president and CEO of FedEx Trade Networks said: "Our customers tell us that they prefer doing business with providers that have a physical presence in the regions in which they trade.

"This is why we will continue to enhance our infrastructure and expand our international presence in key markets."

Since initiating its worldwide expansion plan in 2008, FedEx Trade Networks has opened a total of 25 new freight forwarding offices across the globe. Staffed locally by a country manager and dedicated team members, each new office tailors its support services to meet the unique needs of its customers in each individual location.

Mr. Schardt said:  "We strive to provide our growing international customer base with the most flexible and reliable freight forwarding solutions possible.

"Providing our customers with access to regional support in their local language and time zone is yet another example of how we continue to do just that."

The office in the United Arab Emirates joins a growing global support system of FedEx Trade Networks freight forwarding operations. Other locations include Belgium, United Kingdom (Manchester and London), The Netherlands, France, India (Mumbai and Chennai), Mexico, Brazil, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and the Chinese cities of Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Qingdao, Tianjin, Xiamen, Dalian and Ningbo.

The company has also just opened two new offices in Poland (Warsaw and Gdynia) and has a representative office in Vietnam.