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FedEx Trade Networks expands in Malaysia

By Minjun ParkMalaysia
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FedEx Trade Networks, a premier international freight forwarder, announced the opening of a new office in Malaysia. Based in Penang, the additional facility highlights the continued expansion of FedEx Trade Networks to meet the growing market demand.

“With our network stretching into Malaysia, we are well positioned to proactively respond to customer needs and support them in simplifying the complexities of international shipping,” said Udo Lange, executive vice president and COO, FedEx Trade Networks.

The new FedEx Trade Networks office is strategically located in Penang’s central business district, with close proximity to the airport and the seaport as well as the city’s key infrastructure facilities. FedEx Trade Networks offers a comprehensive portfolio of services, covering e-commerce, international air and ocean freight forwarding, surface transportation (domestic and cross-border), customs brokerage, trade and customs advisory services as well as other value-added services, including My Global Trade Data, the company’s online suite of information management tools.

“The world requires a new type of freight forwarder that understands how to turn global logistics into strategic advantages,” said Lange. “FedEx Trade Networks makes the complexities of global shipping simple, striving to provide customers with unparalleled supply chain visibility and logistics transparency to help move their businesses forward.”

Penang is one of the most urbanised and industrialised states in Malaysia with a high concentration of key industries and sectors, including high tech, electronics and electrical products, industrial goods as well as aerospace, retail and e-commerce. Home to multinationals as well as small and medium enterprises, the city is one of the leading industrial sectors in the world.

Questions & Answers

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What is the primary reason given for FedEx Trade Networks opening a new office in Malaysia?

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The new facility highlights the continued expansion of FedEx Trade Networks, aiming to meet the growing market demand. This move also allows them to proactively respond to customer needs and simplify international shipping complexities.

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What types of services will the new FedEx Trade Networks office in Penang offer?

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The office will provide a comprehensive portfolio of services including e-commerce, international air and ocean freight forwarding, and surface transportation. It will also offer customs brokerage, trade advisory, and value-added services like My Global Trade Data.

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Why was Penang chosen as the location for the new FedEx Trade Networks office?

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Penang is one of Malaysia's most urbanised and industrialised states, with a high concentration of key industries including high tech, electronics, and aerospace. Its central business district location offers close proximity to the airport, seaport, and city infrastructure.

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