| FedEx Express/Gerry’s International were involved in the arranging of the “Exhibit USA 2001” exhibition, held on April 24 th and 25 th, 2001, at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore.
Organized by The United States Commercial Service, American Embassy, Islamabad, “Exhibit USA 2001” was an event whereby exclusively United States companies were showcasing their products and services to the general public. Being held in Lahore, the second largest commercial center of Pakistan, this event was an excellent crossroad for increasing awareness and encouraging potential businesses.
“Exhibit USA 2001” was inaugurated by Governor Punjab, Lt. General (Retd.) Muhammad Safdar, along with Mr. William B. Milam, Ambassador of the United States of America and Mr. Sheldon Rappoport, Principal Official of the United States Consulate.
At the inauguration, Mr. Milam said, “Similar events in the past have reaped positive results in terms of attracting serious business visitors and “Exhibit USA 2001” is an excellent platform for exchanging of business ideas.”
FedEx International was formed
in 1973 and has emerged as the world’s largest transportation
company. It operates out of 211 countries worldwide, through
a work force of more than 150,000 dedicated employees. In
Pakistan, FedEx has licensed Gerry’s International to
carry out its operations. Possessing the same superior quality
standards of delivering shipments and executing operational
activities as at FedEx International, Gerry’s International
is one of the largest aviation groups in Pakistan, with a
strong infrastructure capable of supporting the vigorous operations
of reputable organizations like FedEx International.
Gerry’s has the distinction of being one of the largest
aviation groups in Pakistan and is now ranked as Pakistan’s
largest travel, air cargo, information technology,
telecommunication and aviation concern. Employing staff
strength of 1,300 people, Gerry’s is honored to represent a
number of international airlines which include Virgin
Atlantic, Kenya Airways, KLM, Royal Caribbean, Oman Air,
Garuda Indonesia and Cyprus Airways.
Gerry’s also takes pride and pleasure to represent world’s
renowned all cargo airline – FedEx Inc. offering air express
and cargo services. In addition to GSA representation,
Gerry’s also maintains the country’s only fully privatized
ground–handling operation at all the airports in Pakistan,
under joint venture with DNATA, which is a part of the
Emirates group. Included in the portfolio of Gerry’s is an
Information Technology company which includes Gerry’s Net –
an Internet Service Provider, Gerrys DSL- Broadband
operator, Gerrys Satellite & Media- Telecom provider and
Gerry’s Softlogic.
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