FedEx has officially launched its first direct all-cargo flight connecting Singapore to the United States, further expanding its trans-Pacific network and strengthening Southeast Asia’s role in global supply chains. The new service marks FedEx as the only logistics provider currently offering a non-stop freighter connection between Singapore and the U.S. mainland.
The new route, operated six times weekly with a dedicated Boeing 777 freighter, departs from the FedEx South Pacific Regional Hub at Changi Airport, connecting directly to Anchorage, Alaska. Return flights from Anchorage to Singapore currently operate once weekly, with plans to increase to five return flights per week by mid-2025. The direct routing provides improved transit times for shipments originating in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand — allowing Saturday pick-ups to arrive in the U.S. as early as Monday.
Key industries such as aerospace, healthcare, high-tech manufacturing, semiconductors, and industrial goods are expected to benefit from the enhanced speed, capacity, and reliability offered by the new service.
“Singapore’s strategic location and infrastructure make it a critical gateway for international trade,” said Kawal Preet, President of FedEx Asia Pacific. “Our new direct cargo route strengthens supply chain resilience and empowers businesses across Southeast Asia to reach U.S. markets faster and more efficiently.”
The new flight also supports Singapore’s growing role as a transshipment and air cargo hub, a position emphasized by Chan Ih-Ming, Executive Vice President of the Singapore Economic Development Board, who called the service “a milestone for FedEx’s South Pacific Regional Hub” and aligned with Singapore’s long-term strategy to deepen global trade connectivity.
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The addition of the Singapore–U.S. direct freighter service reflects FedEx’s continued investment in trans-Pacific trade lanes, where sustained e-commerce growth and high-value electronics exports remain key drivers of volume. With Southeast Asia’s manufacturing capacity expanding amid global supply chain diversification, direct air freight connections like this reduce transit times, cut reliance on intermediary hubs, and offer capacity stability amid fluctuating global air cargo conditions. FedEx’s deployment of its long-range B777 freighters on the Singapore route also underscores the growing strategic importance of Changi Airport as both a Southeast Asia consolidation point and a direct U.S. export node for high-tech and time-sensitive shipments.
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