New logistics company targets to be an industry game changer

CEBU, Philippines — The promising logistics industry in the Philippines has prompted the newly launched  Flying Tigers Express to speed up its expansion plans covering major territories across the country.

The new air express courier service, led by Dave Overton, the company’s chief executive officer (CEO) and founder, is now delivering across 50 cities following its recent soft launch on August 6, 2024.

According to Overton, the company aims to expand its reach to service every major city in the Philippines later this year, doubling or even tripling its current coverage.

Flying Tigers Express aims to build its name as the fastest air express courier service company in the Philippines, at the back of the promising logistics sector.

Committed to being a game-changer in the logistics industry, Flying Tigers Express offers unmatched same-day and next-day door-to-door deliveries. It provides customized solutions that significantly enhance supply chain efficiency.

For businesses, it means products reach their customers quickly and reliably. For consumers, it is about the convenience of fast, secure delivery for any item, anywhere within the service areas.

The soft launching was held during Symph’s monthly Tech Listens, gathering a diverse crowd of eCommerce entrepreneurs, online store owners, business professionals, and eager consumers.

Symph, is a software development company that specializes in custom software development, UI/UX design, AI Solutions, and business strategy.

The event which carried the theme “Tech Listens: Flying Tigers Express on Accelerating Philippine eCommerce and Logistics,” serves as a platform for industry leaders and tech enthusiasts to provide insights into the latest trends, technologies, and strategies transforming logistics and eCommerce.

Attendees were treated to an in-depth presentation by Jover Alforque, Co-Founder and CEO of Flying Tigers Express, who shared how the company is reshaping the logistics landscape in the Philippines.

One of the event’s highlights was a dynamic panel discussion featuring Alforque, Chief Operating Officer (COO) Jon Gotiong, and CTO Dave Overton.

The discussion, dubbed “Philippine Logistics and the Market Opportunities for Flying Tigers Express,” offered valuable perspectives on the current challenges and future opportunities in the industry, positioning Flying Tigers Express as a leader in the evolving logistics market.

A study by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Co. projects the Philippines’ e-commerce sector will be worth $22 billion by 2025.