FedEx Trade Networks has opened seven new freight forwarding offices across Asia and Europe as part of an aggressive global expansion plan.

The company has opened a total of 14 new freight forwarding locations in 2009.

In Asia, the facilities are located in Xiamen, Tianjin, Dalian and Ningbo, China, as well as a representative office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
These new offices support the company's international freight forwarding operations and provide comprehensive coverage in key Asia-Pacific trade lanes.

In Europe, the company opened two new facilities in Paris, France and Amsterdam, Netherlands. These openings mark the company's first owned operations in Europe and will allow FedEx Trade Networks to provide its customers with enhanced freight forwarding services between Europe, Asia and North America, including additional support and capabilities in the growing Europe-Asia trade lane.

The Netherlands office also serves as the FedEx Trade Networks headquarters for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.

"With this latest expansion in Asia and Europe, we can deliver more comprehensive global supply chain solutions to match the world's ever-changing needs," said Fred Schardt, president & CEO, FedEx Trade Networks.