PETALING JAYA: Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has announced a new non-stop cargo flight service between Guangzhou and Penang, aimed at boosting trade and enhanced supply chain efficiency in the region.
Operating five times a week, Monday to Friday, the service utilises Boeing B767 freighters and offers dedicated inbound capacity from FedEx Asia Pacific Hub to Penang. This enables importers in the state to receive shipments approximately one hour earlier, significantly enhancing delivery timelines and operational efficiency.
“Malaysia’s emergence as a key trade hub in Southeast Asia presents tremendous opportunities for businesses. At FedEx, we see ourselves not just as a logistics provider, but as a strategic partner,” said FedEx Malaysia managing director, Woon Tien Long, adding that their investments in Malaysia are designed to support businesses, helping them respond to market demands, drive innovation, and grow in an increasingly competitive global economy.
Malaysia’s strategic location and robust infrastructure make it a prime hub for supply chain diversification, as evident from the RM190.3 billion in approved investments in first-half 2025, with over half coming from foreign investors, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida).
This environment creates new opportunities for manufacturers and SMEs to strengthen their operations – benefitting from faster inbound deliveries to Penang and extended pickup options in Klang Valley that enhance their resilience and competitiveness.
Reinforcing its commitment to the country’s growth, FedEx has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Penang Development Corporation to develop a 100,000-square-foot logistics facility, investing about RM46 million.
Located within the upcoming Penang International Logistics Aeropark, this modern facility will enhance Malaysia’s logistics infrastructure and drive regional trade growth upon its completion in 2028.
To support the region’s pivotal role as a growth engine for global trade, FedEx also recently announced two new flight routes connecting South Korea with Vietnam and Taiwan.
