FedEx and China Southern Air Logistics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore cooperation opportunities across international flight and hub connectivity, network planning, fleet resources, ground operations, and digitalisation.
Both parties will seek to use their resources and capabilities to deepen strategic collaboration, enhance operational efficiency and global service capabilities, and create best practices in logistics.
The MoU was signed by FedEx China president Poh-Yian Koh and China Southern Air Logistics chairman Li Xiao, with FedEx chief operation officer of international and chief executive of airline Richard Smith and China Southern Air Holding Co., Ltd president Han Wensheng as witnesses.
“We are pleased to enter into this Memorandum of Understanding with China Southern Air Logistics. This collaboration represents a pivotal opportunity for both sides to deepen business alignment and strengthen air logistics network development, while also underscoring our shared commitment to a long-term, in-depth cooperation,” said Koh.
“By integrating FedEx global air network resources with China Southern Air Logistics’ operational experience in both domestic and international markets, we will further enhance route connectivity and operational efficiency.
“Together, we will build a smarter, more agile, and more resilient air logistics ecosystem — better serving the growing cross-border logistics needs of Chinese customers and injecting new momentum into the smooth flow and development of the global supply chain.”
Xiao added: “As one of China Southern Air Logistics’ key partners, FedEx shares a solid foundation of cooperation and a close collaborative relationship with us. The signing of this Strategic MoU marks an important milestone in expanding our cooperation dimensions and deepening mutually beneficial outcomes.
“The two sides will focus on five key areas — cargo space, routes, fleet, operations, and digitalization — to leverage respective resource advantages, striving to enhance the stability and operational efficiency of the global supply chain and reinforce the strategic position of Guangzhou as an international aviation hub.”
FedEx, which entered the China market in 1984, said that in recent months it has further optimised its logistics network connecting China with key markets across Asia and Europe.
Source: https://www.aircargonews.net/editorial/2026/06/fedex-and-china-southern-air-logistics-signs-strategic-cooperation-mou/
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