The expansion is driven by the country's recent business resurgence and improving economy. According to UNDP (United Nations Development Policy), transportation is the second most important sector for the country.
The FedEx service in Kabul, which includes pick-up and delivery within the city, is operated by its newly-appointed Global Service Participant, Afghan Express Ltd., which has a strong track record of doing business both in the region and internationally.
"Our services will help connect businesses and organisations in Kabul to the international business arena giving them rapid access to more than 210 countries across the globe," said Hamdi Osman, Regional Vice President, FedEx Middle East, Indian Sub-Continent and Africa. "We look forward to providing support to the region's improving economy."
Ishan Farid Khwaja, Managing Director of Afghan Express Ltd. added, "The arrival of FedEx is a landmark event in the economic development of the region and illustrates the growing international recognition of Afghanistan as a member of the international trading community. Our staffs have received full training from FedEx to ensure that customers are being offered the same level of service that FedEx customers enjoy throughout its global network."
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FedEx Express adds Afghanistan to its global network
- United Arab Emirates: Monday, May 19 - 2003 at 12:43
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Federal Express Corp. ('FedEx Express'), the world's largest express transportation company, has announced the addition of Afghanistan to its global network.
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Afghan Express Ltd is a subsidiary of Ishan International Inc, a US-based consumer electronics, automotive and commodity distributor with operations in North America, the Middle East and Central Asia. The company employs 175 people in Afghanistan.FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., connects areas that generate 90% of the world's gross domestic product within one or two business days with door-to-door, customs-cleared service and a money-back guarantee. The company's unmatched air route authorities and infrastructure make it the world's largest express transportation company, providing fast, reliable and time-definite transportation of more than 3.1 million shipments to over 214 countries each working day. FedEx Express employs approximately 138,000 employees and has more than 55,500 drop-off locations, 652 aircraft and more than 44,200 vehicles in its integrated global network.
Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News EditorMonday, May 19 - 2003 at 12:43 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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This article was updated on Wed Sep 24 2003.
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