FedEx Express celebrates over 25 years of purple solutions in the Middle East at Dubai Airshow 2015

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world’s largest express transportation company, is celebrating over ‘25 Years of Purple Solutions’ in the Middle East at the Dubai Airshow. As an Official Courier Sponsor, FedEx is showcasing a range of its innovative industry-specific services, including Aerospace Solutions, SenseAware and its upcoming Temperature Controlled Packages, which are developed for the region’s growing sectors.

“The UAE is witnessing phenomenal growth across sectors such as Aviation, Pharmaceuticals and Luxury Goods, which require customized express transportation services,” said David J. Ross, regional president of FedEx Express Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa. “FedEx is committed to meeting the specific needs of the industries that fuel the region’s growth. For over 25 years, FedEx has been connecting the region’s businesses to the world through our well-established international network and portfolio of solutions. We continuously enhance and adapt our services, operations and technology to meet the demands of different thriving industries.”

With an emphasis on precision, speed and reliability, FedEx Aerospace Solutions comprise a range of shipping services tailored to address the logistics requirements of the booming aviation sector. The FedEx Aerospace Solutions enables airline companies to acquire components within 24 to 48 hours*, to manufacture, maintain, or repair an aircraft back into service.

SenseAware® is an award-winning breakthrough innovation, designed to meet the needs of businesses that ship high-value, highly critical, or environmentally sensitive packages. This makes it ideal for transporting aircraft technology that can be damaged from shock if not treated with extra care, irreplaceable laboratory samples that can be destroyed as a result of temperature changes or haute couture clothes that need protection from humidity. Besides providing near real-time visibility of shipments in transit, the solution provides regular alerts such.

* Depending on the origin and destination of the shipment

as the package is approaching its temperature limit or if it has been opened and exposed to the external environment. This gives customers the opportunity to intervene and control their shipment before reaching its final destination.

FedEx is also offering Dubai Airshow visitors an exclusive preview of its upcoming cold shipping package solution. This patented, Temperature Controlled Package is designed for shipping sensitive products. The solution uses a packaging technology with a special cooling device to maintain a constant temperature of 2 – 8 °C for up to 96 hours.