FedEx has announced the expansion of its FedEx International Connect Plus (FICP) to the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa (MEISA) region to provide local businesses with enhanced day-definite e-commerce shipping services.
According to FedEx, the Philippines exported US$34.3m to the United Arab Emirates in March 2025, reflecting a 2.51% increase year-on-year, while India exported US$177m to the Philippines during the same period, a year-on-year increase of 9.39%.
“As Filipino businesses explore more trade with more markets like the UAE and Saudi Arabia, there’s a growing need for shipping solutions that are both affordable and reliable,” said Maribeth Espinosa, managing director, FedEx Philippines.
“By expanding FedEx International Connect Plus to the MEISA region, we’re helping e-tailers and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) deliver their products faster and easier and with the confidence to thrive in the global market.”
FICP supports the growing demands of cross-border e-commerce, offering delivery of low-value, single-piece shipments under 10kg. The service is backed by FedEx’s international network and includes day-definite delivery, customs clearance and enhanced visibility features such as tracking, delivery notifications and flexible options through FedEx Delivery Manager International.
FICP now offers picture proof of delivery, enabling recipients to visually verify that their parcel has arrived.
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