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FedEx launches tool to streamline global import processes
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Richard W. Smith President and Chief Executive Officer Airline and International | FedEx

FedEx introduces 'Collaborative Shipping Tool' to streamline import processes

Feb 23, 2025

Shanghai, China, February 24, 2025 -- FedEx, one of the world's largest express transportation companies, today announced the launch of its new "Collaborative Transportation Tool. " This digital tool enables importers and shippers to seamlessly collaborate in creating shipment air waybills, thereby simplifying the import process for customers and enhancing overall efficiency in global cargo transportation.

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In 2025, global merchandise trade is expected to grow by 3%, with imports into Asia projected to increase by 5.1%. China also maintains significant potential for import growth. In 2024, China's total imports reached RMB 18.39 trillion, and it is expected to remain the world's second-largest importer. A study by the International Trade Center highlights that failed pickups and lack of visibility during transportation are among the biggest challenges faced by global importers. These inefficiencies directly impact business operations, underscoring the necessity of digital solutions like the Collaborative Shipping Tool.

The FedEx Collaborative Shipping Tool allows importers to share the creation process of shipment air waybills with shippers to confirm transportation details and schedule pickups based on their readiness. This collaborative feature aims to improve pickup success rates and ensure a more efficient import process.

Salil Chari, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Customer Experience for FedEx Asia Pacific said: “Global supply chains are becoming increasingly complex. To stay competitive businesses must adopt smarter logistics solutions. As a pioneer in this field FedEx is committed to leveraging digital innovation to help our customers anticipate challenges while navigating an ever-evolving marketplace. The Collaborative Shipping Tool facilitates seamless collaboration between importers and shippers enabling businesses to optimize their supply chains by reducing inefficiencies. By simplifying import processes FedEx not only enhances operational efficiency but also shapes the future of the logistics industry.”

FedEx Senior Vice President & President for China Lily Hui said: “China is a pivotal engine of global trade. As China’s market continues its robust import expansion there’s an accelerating demand from businesses for greater efficiency and visibility in cross-border shipments. The FedEx Collaborative Shipping Tool offers Chinese customers a convenient solution for digitally managing their imports making communication with overseas shippers simpler and helping them manage their global supply chains more effectively. By continuously introducing such enhancements FedEx is building smarter supply chains for all businesses facilitating smooth cargo flows into and out of China.”

The key benefits of the Collaborative Shipping Tool include:

- Enabling seamless collaboration: Importers can now share air waybill creation

processes with shippers who can then confirm or modify package details and

arrange pickup dates/times according to their schedules.This improves data

accuracy enhances overall pickup success rates minimizes shipping delays.

- Increasing visibility: Importers gain real-time insights into pickup

processes ensuring greater transparency/control over shipments.

- Enhancing user experience: The intuitive tool simplifies import procedures

making operations easier/more efficient for both importers/shippers.

The Collaborative Shipping Tool is now available across Asia Pacific Europe US-

Canada Middle East Indian Subcontinent Africa regions assisting all local FedEx

importing customers in collaborating seamlessly with global shippers.This new

feature complements other digital solutions like iClear offering comprehensive

options for managing imported shipments/simplifying entire import processes.

Through these innovative initiativesFedEx continues improving customer

experiences optimizing logistical efficiency.

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