Bangoler, July 10, 2017: FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, today announced its association with the 18th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards as the official logistics service provider. The “IIFA Weekend & Awards”, scheduled July 13-15, 2017 at MetLife Stadium in New York, is India’s largest and most spectacular global celebration of Indian film, music, fashion, and dance.
Over the last 17 years, ‘IIFA Weekend & Awards’, has become one of the most coveted and highly anticipated award celebrations that honors the very best of Indian Cinema.
“Cinema is celebrated and followed passionately around the world, especially in India. This year we are delighted to sponsor the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards, and provide our global transportation and logistics expertise to IIFA”, said Philip Cheng, vice president, Ground Operations for FedEx Express in India. “Through this association we are reaffirming our commitment to the film industry by connecting people and opportunities, and taking local traditions and cultures to global destinations.”
Andre Timmins, Director of Wizcraft International, the producer and creator of the IIFA movement said, “We are delighted to welcome FedEx Express into the IIFA sponsor family for the IIFA Festival New York. FedEx Express is known for delivering solutions in a way that exceeds customer expectations, and we look forward to their support as the official logistics service provider to our highly anticipated event. This edition is set to be one of our biggest and best shows to date, and we are proud to be supported by such aglobal and reputable brand.”
As the official logistics service provider for the event, FedEx Express will deliver costumes for the principal and supporting performersat the awards ceremony, right from adesigner’s studio in India to the IIFA Awards ceremony. In addition, FedEx Express is transporting to New York the IIFA trophies and award materials for the ceremony.
Corporate Comm India(CCI Newswire)
