TAIPEI, May 10, 2011 – FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, today announced that with immediate effect, the cut-off time for outbound FedEx International Priority (IP) and FedEx International Economy (IE) shipments from selected cities/districts in southern Taiwan will be extended. The latest call-in cut-off time for shipments from these areas will be extended to as late as 5:00pm for same-day uplift*.
This service enhancement will benefit customers from Long Gin, Sa Lu, Wu Chu, Chin Suei in Taichung City, Niaosong Township in Kaohsiung City, and Ping Tung Export Processing Zone. With the greater flexibility and convenience offered by the adjusted cut-off time, Taiwan businesses can enjoy more efficient, competitive access to international markets.
Customers in Sin Yin and Ma Dou will also benefit from improved service. Outbound packages from these areas are now able to depart Taiwan on a same-day flight.
FedEx Taiwan Managing Director Michael Chu said,” FedEx is positive about Taiwan and strive to provide the most flexible and convenient express transportation services to our customers here. The enhancement to our service in Southern Taiwan is a testament to our commitment to support local businesses.”
For more details about the FedEx range of services, customers may contact our Customer Service Team at 0800-075-075.
* Summary of improved FedEx cut-off times in Southern Taiwan
Destinations Service Improved area Zip Code Call-in Cut-off Time Remarks
US (East Coast) / Canada/ Europe/ Eastern Japan/ Southern China/ Korea/ Malaysia/ Thailand/ The Philippines/ Indonesia/ Vietnam Wu Chi, Taichung City 435 15:00 Mon-Fri*
Niaosong Township, Kaohsiung City 833 14:00
Ping Tung Export Processing Zone 90093 14:00
US (West Coast) / Western Japan/ Central and Northern China/ Hong Kong/ Singapore/ Australia/ New Zealand Long Gin, Taichung City 433 17:00
Sa Lu Taichung City 434 17:00
Wu Chi, Taichung City 435 17:00
Chin Suei, Taichung City 436 16:00
Niaosong Township, Kaohsiung City 833 14:00
Ping Tung Export Processing Zone 90093 14:00
*Cut-off times for shipments bound for US (West Coast) / Western Japan/ Central and Northern China on Fridays are the same as the cut-off time for shipments bound for US (East Coast). Cut-off times on Saturdays remain the same. For more information on cut-off times, please contact our Customer Service Team.
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