FedEx and Smart align to provide Simply Amazing Express Tracking Services
MANILA, December 10, 2002 - FedEx
Express (FedEx), the world's largest express transportation company and
SMART Communications Inc., one of the country's top telecommunication
companies, have announced an alignment to provide the customer in the
Philippines with the latest technology in mobile phone package-tracking.
FedEx's worldwide commitment of speed and reliability will be
reinforced by SMART's strength in connecting the nation with its
"Simply Amazing" communication networks.
With the use, of Short Message Service (SMS) and Wireless Application
Protocol (WAP) service provided by SMART, FedEx shippers can
conveniently track their packages by simply typing in FDX and the air
waybill number of their shipment and send it to 211 or 288.
In a matter of seconds, the shipper will receive the requested tracking
information in his or her cellular phone. This service is available 24
hours a day, 7 days a week.
This "Simply Amazing" express service will provide shippers with peace
of mind because real-time shipment tracking is made more convenient and
more accessible to all shippers.
FedEx customers can also track their shipments on www.fedex.com or by calling FedEx Customer Service Hotline on 854-8484.
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., connects areas that
generate 90% of the world's gross domestic product in 24-48 hours with
door-to-door and customs-cleared service. 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 3.3 million items to 212
countries each working day. FedEx employs approximately 143,500
employees and has more than 45,800 drop-off locations, 640 aircraft and
more than 45,000 vehicles in its integrated global network.
