News / India 'a critical growth market' for FedEx as it expands air express network

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FedEx Express is putting itself on a stronger footing to tap into India’s booming trade prospects from manufacturing developments, as competition among the integrators heats up.

FedEx has opened a new flight out of Bangalore Airport in South India, connecting directly to Guangzhou Airport, in China’s southern province, said to be the country’s third-busiest air cargo hub, having handling some 2m tonnes last year.

On the return leg, the freighter connection stops at Liege, Belgium and ...