FedEx Express delivers oxygen concentrators to India

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May 7, 2021 @ 3:48pm

KUALA LUMPUR: An initial shipment of 1,000 critically needed oxygen concentrators was delivered by FedEx Express to New Delhi today as part of a collective initiative by multinational companies.

FedEx Express Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa Region president Kawal Preet in a statement said the transportation company is working with organisations around the world to deliver critical medical supplies and equipment to assist in the fight against Covid-19 in India.

She said FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp, is also working with Direct Relief to move more than 1,800 pounds of medicine and personal protective equipment to India.

"As the impact of Covid-19 continues to grow in India, we are extremely grateful that our mission of connecting the world can bring relief to those most in need.

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"This is a time to come together so we have mobilised our global network and our team members to help the communities in India where we live and work," she said, adding that the company has a long history of supporting relief efforts across the globe during times of crisis.

She said FedEx continues to collaborate with the Indian government, healthcare customers, and the producers of critical medial aid items to provide support where it is needed most.

For the record, the company has committed $4 million in cash and in-kind transportation support to help non-profits reach underserved communities with the Covid-19 vaccines around the world.

Since 2020, the company has transported more than 10,000 humanitarian aid shipments globally toward Covid-19 relief efforts.