FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, announced the expansion of its international shipping portfolio to provide customers with more choices and reach when shipping packages and freight worldwide.

FedEx Express now offers International Economy service from more than 90 countries and territories around the globe. In addition, FedEx International Economy Freight service is available from more than 50 countries and territories. Prior to this global expansion, FedEx International Economy was available from 16 countries and territories while FedEx International Economy Freight was available from 13 countries.

In the Asia Pacific region, FedEx International Economy service has been available since January 2008 from 13 markets including Australia, mainland China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam to 65 destinations; while FedEx International Economy Freight service has been available since September 2008 from all above markets in this region (except New Zealand) to 15 destinations.

With the expansion, Puerto Rico becomes a new destination for these services.

“FedEx is always looking for opportunities to provide relevant, value-added services. The International Economy expansion is the latest example that we understand our customers’ needs for a wide range of options when shipping internationally, especially in today’s challenging economy,” said David L. Cunningham Jr., president, Asia Pacific, FedEx Express.

“With our International Economy and International Economy Freight services here in Asia Pacific, customers can enjoy FedEx reliable global coverage and a seamless experience around the world, while keeping their costs down and increasing their competitiveness.”

Both International Economy and International Economy Freight are door-to-door, customs-cleared, time-definite delivery services that reach markets representing more than 95 percent of global GDP.

The offerings are an economical alternative for less urgent shipments and come with the same quality, service and reliability expected from FedEx.