Date:15/06/2004 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2004/06/15/stories/2004061501590900.htm

Back FedEx offer for fashion industry

Our Bureau

Kolkata , June 14

FEDERAL Express (FedEx) has said that exporters in Kolkata would now be able to reach their shipments to key global markets within 48 hours. The company has also introduced a suite of new services for the fashion industry.

According to Mr Samuel A. Thomas, FedEx's Senior Country Manager for India, the company has been working on plans to connect Indian exporters to 95 per cent of the world's GDP within 24 hours to 48 hours. He said the initiative was expected to benefit the fashion industry in the eastern region, in general, and Kolkata, in particular. The fashion industry's needs would be met through tailor-made solutions called "FedEx Solutions for the Fashion World."