FedEx Boosts Service and Connectivity for Malaysian Businesses to the U.S.

Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has further enhanced service between Southeast Asia and the United States with the launch of its first direct flight from Singapore to Anchorage. This new route makes FedEx the only logistics provider offering a direct, non-stop connection from Singapore to the continental U.S. Key industries, including aerospace, healthcare, industrial, high-tech and semiconducting materials will benefit from enhanced supply chain efficiency and improved connectivity to major U.S. markets, supporting businesses in Southeast Asia, especially in fast-growing economies like Malaysia.

Operating six times a week with a dedicated Boeing 777 freighter, the flight departs from the FedEx South Pacific Regional Hub at Changi Airport in Singapore. With this enhanced connectivity, shipments from Malaysia will be consolidated in Penang and Kuala Lumpur before being transported to Singapore for the direct flight to Anchorage, ensuring a more seamless and efficient journey to the U.S. There is also a direct return flight from Anchorage to Singapore operating once a week, with plans to expand to five flights per week in the summer to support the seamless flow of goods in both directions. The flight improves transit times, allowing shipments picked up in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand on Saturday to arrive in the U.S. a day earlier on Monday. Businesses shipping from across this dynamic region will enjoy enhanced connectivity when importing and exporting to the U.S.

Trade between Southeast Asia and the U.S. remains an important corridor driven by e-commerce, high-tech electronics and manufactured goods. As a major manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia, Malaysia is set to benefit from this new flight, particularly in key industries such as semiconductors, electrical and electronics, and medical devices, with the U.S. remaining one of its top trading partners.

“With this new service, FedEx reaffirms its dedication to supporting Malaysian businesses in their pursuit of global success,” said Tien Long Woon, Managing Director of FedEx Malaysia. “By providing a more reliable link to the U.S., we are empowering businesses in key hubs like Kuala Lumpur and Penang to navigate the complexities of international trade with confidence. As Southeast Asia’s trade landscape evolves, FedEx remains committed to delivering innovative logistics solutions that help Malaysian businesses stay competitive and thrive in the global marketplace.”

For more information on how FedEx is enhancing global trade connectivity and supporting businesses in Southeast Asia, please visit FedEx Business Insights.