FedEx joins ALTA to support the development of air transportation across Central America and the Caribbean
FedEx membership in ALTA comes at a key moment, as the region seeks to strengthen its commercial ties and logistics network via air transportation to the rest of the world
November 13, 2024
Panama, November 13, 2024 – Federal Express Corporation, the world's largest express transportation company, has become the newest associate member of the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA). FedEx membership in ALTA comes at a key moment, as the region seeks to strengthen its commercial ties and logistics network via air transportation to the rest of the world.
“We are excited to work with FedEx to continue driving the development in the region. Their ability to facilitate the flow of goods and services, especially in key sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing, is an invaluable asset to our members and the regional economy as a whole,” said José Ricardo Botelho, ALTA's Executive Director & CEO. “FedEx demonstrated a strong commitment to economic and social development in Latin America. Their experience and global network will strengthen our capabilities to connect the region to the world”, added Botelho.
“We are proud to join ALTA, an organization that shares our commitment to developing safer, more efficient, and sustainable aviation in Latin America and the Caribbean,” said Basil Khalil, Vice President of Operations for FedEx in the Caribbean and Central America. “At FedEx, we are dedicated to working alongside organizations like ALTA to enhance connectivity and accessibility through air transit, promote global trade, and support economic growth in the region,” Khalil added.
FedEx contributed more than billion in direct impact to the global economy in FY 2024. This activity reflects the scale of the FedEx network and the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance its innovative services that help businesses of all sizes connect with customers and strengthen their operations. The company has the most extensive transportation network in the world, providing service to more than 220 countries and territories. Additionally, FedEx employs more than 500,000 people across more than 5,000 facilities and moves an average of 16 million packages per day. In FY 2024, FedEx also indirectly contributed an estimated billion to global net economic output, underscoring its significant role in the global economy.
With a network spanning over 50 countries and territories in Latin America and the Caribbean, connections to over 650 airports globally, and a fleet of 33 aircraft, FedEx is well-positioned to contribute to the continued growth of the aviation industry in the region.
The company is enhancing its air network with the recent launch of two new flights, linking key markets in South and Central America with Miami. As a gateway to the Americas and the world, Miami enables local industries, as well as large and small companies to access the international marketplace and export their products.
About FedEx Express
Federal Express Corporation is the world's largest express transportation company, providing fast and reliable delivery to more than 220 countries and territories. Federal Express Corporation uses a global air-and-ground network to speed delivery of time-sensitive shipments by a definite time and date.
About FedEx Latin America and Caribbean Division
FedEx Latin America and Caribbean (FedEx LAC) serves more than 50 countries and territories and employs more than 23,000 team members committed to total customer satisfaction. FedEx LAC offers a broad portfolio of transportation and logistics solutions, acting as a pillar of growth for the region, and continues its commitment to small, medium and large exporters by offering innovative ways to access the global marketplace.
