KUALA LUMPUR: FedEx Corp's subsidiary FedEx Express has launched its first cross-border delivery trial from Malaysia to Singapore using an electric vehicle (EV).
This initiative is part of FedEx continuous exploration of ways to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable logistics.
According to FedEx, the journey will be made by a 'Maxus eDeliver 7' from a FedEx station in Shah Alam to a FedEx facility at Changi Airport in Singapore covering a total distance of 406 kilometres.
The estimated reduction of tailpipe CO2 emission for this trial journey is about 100 kilograms compared to diesel-powered vans.
FedEx is using this trial as an initial assessment of the operational effectiveness for future cross-border pick-up and delivery operations.
It said the insights gained will be pivotal in shaping the future of FedEx operations, which will not only benefit the environment, but also help improve the efficiency of its fleet, while providing excellent service to its customers.
FedEx president for Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa region Kawal Preet said the company's efforts to reduce emissions throughout its business means it need to think strategically about all of its ground operations, not just last-mile delivery.
He added that this cross-border trial is a proof of concept that will help inform and advance the company's fleet electrification programme in the region, in line with its customers' desire for sustainable time-definite delivery.
FedEx Express Malaysia managing director Tien Long Woon said making this cross-border attempt with a zero-tailpipe emissions vehicle goes beyond a logistical achievement, and represents a bold step in beginning to redefine industry standards.
FedEx said the trial marks an important milestone as it works towards its goal to transform its entire global pickup and delivery fleet to zero-emission electric vehicles by 2040 through a phased approach.
In May 2023, FedEx added two EVs to its fleet in Malaysia for parcel pick-up and delivery operations within the Klang Valley.
The company recently launched a cloud-based carbon emissions reporting tool, FedEx® Sustainability Insights, giving customers in Malaysia access to historical emissions information on their shipments within the FedEx network.