FedEx Activates Project Airbridge Operation, Expands COVID-19 Relief Efforts Around the Globe
April 08 2020 - 10:38AM
Business Wire
Collaborating with the Federal Government,
DuPont, Medline Industries, Inc. and other PPE Supply Companies to
Move Critical Supplies
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the
world’s largest express transportation company, announced today the
delivery of its first shipments as a part of Project Airbridge, a
public-private partnership managed by the federal government.
FedEx has contracted with the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS) to provide expedited shipping of personal
protective equipment (PPE) and other supplies critical to COVID-19
relief efforts. FedEx Express aircraft are being used to transport
critical PPE supplies from manufacturers around the world to the
United States. The operation aims to accelerate delivery of PPE and
other medical supplies, moving them via air instead of ocean.
Once the shipments have arrived in the United States, they will
become part of the U.S. Strategic National Stockpile. The FEMA
Movement Control Team will then manage distribution to healthcare
facilities and workers throughout the country.
This week, in coordination with DuPont, two initial shipments
were transported from Vietnam to Texas carrying more than 450,000
Tyvek® protective suits. In the weeks to follow, 500,000+ suits
will be shipped each week.
FedEx will also operate several flights this week carrying PPE
for Medline Industries Inc. from China to Illinois. Medline
anticipates bringing 7 million facemasks, additional PPE and
anesthesia supplies to the United States.
From pick-up and break-down, to document preparation,
export/import clearance, cross-docking and storage, the FedEx
Logistics team used its vast expertise to support the movement of
critical PPE.
“As a company, we are committed to providing our essential
services as we help combat this pandemic,” said Raj Subramaniam,
Chief Operating Officer of FedEx Corporation. “Our participation in
the federal government’s Project Airbridge to transport critical
PPE and medical supplies into the United States is the latest
example of FedEx team members around the world coming together to
keep critical supply chains moving.”
Our support of Project Airbridge is made possible by team
members across our FedEx Express and FedEx Logistics operating
companies.
Since January, FedEx has worked with governments,
non-profits, suppliers and retail customers to proactively help
with relief efforts, including:
- Collaborated with HHS, the TN Air National Guard and other
agencies to move 4 million COVID-19 test swabs to cities across the
U.S.
- Continued collaboration with humanitarian aid organizations,
such as Direct Relief to ship more than 4 million masks and more
than one million pieces of personal protective equipment to
impacted areas around the world and shipments of masks, gloves and
disinfectant wipes to 1,000 community health centers and free
clinics in all 50 U.S. states as part of the FedEx Cares
“Delivering for Good” initiative.
- Collaborated with International Medical Corps to transport and
deploy 41 medical shelters to Los Angeles, New York and Puerto Rico
that will support frontline providers in patient flow and
treatment.
- Shipment of biomed products, including blood units, with
American Red Cross.
- Overnight SenseAware® monitored shipments of more than 150,000
test samples from remote test sites around the U.S. to diagnostic
labs.
- Expedited delivery of test kits from Indianapolis-based Roche
Diagnostics to U.S. labs.
- Providing vital access points to the FedEx global network
through FedEx Office retail locations as they serve as hold
locations for redirected shipments and urgent printing support for
government agencies and customers.
Keeping Team Members Safe
The safety of 475,000 FedEx team members is the company’s top
priority. In addition to following guidance from public health
organizations, we are:
- Suspending signature requirements for most deliveries to help
couriers and customers maintain a safe social distance.
- Promoting social distancing on the job, including measures at
security screening, on employee shuttles, and in common areas.
- Educating team members about prevention, including hygiene and
cleaning, via manager meetings, signage and digital monitors in
facilities.
- Providing sanitizer and disinfectants for drivers and vehicles;
disinfecting facilities and vehicles more frequently; supplying
gloves and other personal protection equipment; implementing daily
temperature-taking of employees at some locations.
- Disinfecting cockpits, jumpseat areas, and aircraft lavatories
to keep pilots healthy.
“Our customers rely on us now more than ever before and FedEx
team members are stepping up to help sustain the global economy. We
are immensely proud of all our team members and their unwavering
commitment to deliver for our customers and communities throughout
this global crisis,” Subramaniam said.
For more information about FedEx relief efforts, visit
https://www.fedex.com/en-us/coronavirus.html.
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 Logistics
FedEx Logistics plays a key role within the FedEx portfolio,
connecting 95 percent of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP)
with its comprehensive suite of specialty logistics solutions. The
company provides air and ocean freight forwarding, supply chain
solutions, cross border e-commerce technology services, customs
brokerage, and trade management tools and data from a single
trusted source. For more information, visit
fedex.com/logistics.
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 revenue of $70 billion, the company
offers integrated business solutions 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 475,000
team members to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and
professional standards and the needs of their customers and
communities. To learn more about how FedEx connects people and
possibilities around the world, please visit about.fedex.com.
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