FedEx Corp. (FedEx) has appointed Marcus Balzereit as president of FedEx Logistics Inc., the freight forwarding business unit of FedEx that combines international freight and value added service offerings in more than 50 countries and territories.

In this role, Balzereit leads an integrated global freight forwarding team, drawing on his extensive leadership experience across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

FedEx said Balzereit has more than 25 years of experience in the global supply chain, freight forwarding, and contract logistics industries. He most recently served as senior vice president of APAC sales & solutions, where he led a dynamic, large-scale sales organization to strong double-digit growth across the Asia Pacific region.

"As we continue our ongoing organizational transformations to operate as one highly integrated enterprise, FedEx Logistics remains a fundamental pillar of our long-term growth strategy," said Lisa Lisson, president Air Operations, FedEx.

"Marcus' unparalleled global experience, combined with his operational and commercial acumen, will be instrumental in leading this powerhouse team to deliver world-class services and solutions that meet our high-value B2B customer demand. As global trade evolves, his expertise will help us provide the visibility, agility, and cross-border capabilities required to navigate increasingly complex global supply networks."

FedEx plays a critical role in enabling global commerce, connecting more than 99% of the world's GDP. FedEx Logistics serves as a strategic growth driver for the enterprise, strengthening the company's capabilities to help customers navigate increasingly complex global supply chains.

The announcement noted that under Balzereit, the organization will deepen its industry expertise and develop tailored solutions for critical B2B customers in the healthcare, automotive, aerospace, and rapidly growing data center and AI markets.

By leveraging a unified approach across parcel, freight, freight forwarding, and specialized services, FedEx Logistics will deliver more integrated, differentiated solutions that help customers navigate complex supply chains and succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Furthermore, the organization will continue to accelerate its growth in its core global air freight and ocean cargo operations to deliver end-to-end solutions on priority international shipping lanes.

Coupled with ongoing customs clearance services, specialized handling capabilities for hazardous and oversized cargo, and high-value insurance solutions, FedEx Logistics will continue to deliver the agile solutions that differentiate FedEx and give customers a competitive edge in the global marketplace.