Monday, June 2, 2008

FedEx Express Canada Unveils Expanded Facility in Kelowna

KELOWNA, B.C., June 2, 2008—Today, Federal Express Canada, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), officially unveiled two new facility expansions located on Airport Way in Kelowna. The expansions include a new office, a customer service facility with a world service centre front counter, and a new sorting and warehouse facility. The facility was recently expanded to better serve FedEx customers doing business in and with the fast-growing British Columbia Interior market.

“We are proud to unveil our new facility today,” said Pina Starnino, vice president, Operations, FedEx Express Canada. “This location has a 20-year history in the community and we believe the expansions will further stimulate business in Kelowna and into the Interior. We look forward to growing with this community for another 20 years.”

The Kelowna operations began in the early 1990s with a single courier. Volume has grown over the past two decades and today there are more than 20 employees, serving Penticton, Westside, Vernon, Armstrong, Lake County and Kelowna.

“Our expanded facility is evidence of the market growth in Kelowna and the B.C. Interior,” said Starnino. “As we look to the future, we see continued expansion and expect to make further service enhancements for our customers and offer additional opportunities for our employees.”

The Kelowna facility provides ground transportation and serves as a feeder aircraft operation. The new facilities offer customers the following advantages:

· New office, administrative and customer service facility
· World service centre front counter
· 12 new areas served by FedEx
· New sorting and warehouse facility
· Two customer service representatives
· Established local-based account representative

About FedEx Express Canada

Federal Express Canada Ltd. is a global logistics and transportation company offering domestic and international shipping and electronic commerce solutions. The company uses real-time package status tracking systems, automated customs clearance services and a dedicated air and ground transportation network to serve Canadian and global markets. FedEx Express is dedicated to being the nation's "employer, neighbour and shipper of choice". edEx Express employs approximately 5,000 people in over 60 facilities coast-to-coast.