FedEx Trade opens additional office in Dubai

Fedex Trade Networks has opened an additional office in Dubai as part of its ongoing global expansion plan.

The UAE has, thereby, become one of the three destinations apart from Poland and Warsaw where FedEx Trade Networks, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp has opened additional offices.

As one of the fastest-growing cargo hubs in the world, Dubai's strategic location halfway between the Asia-Pacific and European markets better connects FedEx Trade Networks customers to both of those regions, said a company statement.

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

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

The addition of its newest offices in Poland and the UAE is another strategic move by the Memphis-based global freight forwarder. The strength of the Polish economy, in addition to its central location in Europe and on the Baltic Sea, enables significant intra-European trade via the offices in Warsaw and Gdynia.

Since initiating its worldwide expansion plan in 2008, FedEx Trade Networks has opened 25 new freight forwarding offices across the globe. Each office will be staffed locally and headed by a country manager. "We strive to provide our growing international customer base with the most flexible and reliable freight forwarding solutions possible," said Schardt. "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."