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FedEx Enhances Temp-Assure® Air Services
New Refrigeration Unit Now Available for Air Services
AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 27, 2007 – FedEx Custom Critical, North America’s largest critical freight-shipment carrier and FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, are now utilizing new air-cargo container technology from AmSafe® for their temperature-controlled shipping services.
The AcuTemp® RKN, brought to the air-cargo market through AmSafe, uses compressor technology instead of dry ice to keep the inside of the container at the desired shipping temperature. The container’s battery can last for more than 100 hours for safe shipping around the globe. The battery can also be plugged in for easy recharging throughout the life of the shipment.
"This new container gives customers more flexibility and choices in their temperature-sensitive shipping, especially in international lanes," said Virginia Albanese, president and CEO of FedEx Custom Critical. "Not only are we using the new containers in our current Temp-Assure® offerings, but we are also working with FedEx Express to develop additional cost-effective services to meet more of our customers’ needs."
Using its suite of Temp-Assure Air services, FedEx Custom Critical offers U.S. and international air solutions to safely ship temperature-sensitive products – from pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to high-end electronics.
Customers requiring temperature-control for their shipments may contact the FedEx Temperature-Control Services Team at 1.888.274.2901. This team can set up shipments for all surface and air solutions from FedEx Custom Critical, as well as provide additional solutions through other FedEx companies and their service providers.
About FedEx Custom Critical
FedEx Custom Critical provides expedited shipment solutions throughout North America and internationally. Among its divisions are Surface Expedite®, for exclusive-use shipping and time-definite services; Air Expedite®, for an array of expedited air solutions to meet customers’ critical delivery times; and White Glove Services®, for shipments that require extra care in handling, temperature control or specialized security.
About FedEx Express
FedEx Express is the world's largest express transportation company, providing fast and reliable delivery to more than 220 countries and territories. FedEx Express uses a global air-and-ground network to speed delivery of time-sensitive shipments, by a definite time and date with a money-back guarantee.
About FedEx Corp.
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenues of $36 billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world's most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 280,000 employees and contractors to remain "absolutely, positively" focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. For more information, visit news.van.fedex.com.
About AmSafe, Inc.
AmSafe, Inc., and its affiliated companies are world leaders in safety and securement products for the aerospace, defense and ground transportation industries. AmSafe’s innovative products can be found on virtually every commercial aircraft in the world and include a variety of air cargo-control and passenger safety products. Headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz., AmSafe operates manufacturing and service facilities across the globe and is committed to providing quality products and timely, cost-effective solutions to customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.amsafe.com
About AcuTemp Thermal Systems
AcuTemp Thermal Systems, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, is a leader in designing and manufacturing reliable thermal management containers for the transport of temperature-sensitive products. AcuTemp offers a complete range of solutions from small passive shipping boxes to large active pallet-size shipping containers, all designed to assure that valuable payloads are maintained at The Right Temperature® during transit. AcuTemp products are marketed globally to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, public health, defense and transportation/logistics industries. For more information, contact www.acutemp.com
