Giant pandas arrive in Atlanta from China

ATLANTA (CBS, KYMA) - FedEx Corporation transported two giant pandas, six-year-old male Ping Ping and five-year-old female Fu Shuang, from Chengdu, China to Atlanta, Georgia.

Working with Zoo Atlanta, the pandas traveled aboard a FedEx Boeing 777-F, known as the "FedEx Panda Express."

For decades, FedEx has worked with the Chinese government and zoos worldwide to provide safe, specialized transportation for giant pandas.

FedEx is proud to donate the full transportation cost of this move as part of its ongoing corporate social responsibility and environmental conservation efforts.

The company is committed to keeping supply chains moving and connecting communities around the world by enabling global trade.

Throughout their non-stop flight from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang traveled in custom-built travel crates under the care of Zoo Atlanta animal specialists.

The pandas were the sole cargo aboard the aircraft, accompanied only by fresh bamboo, water, and an assortment of their favorite treats.

Before their trip, the bears spent time getting accustomed to their enclosures to ensure a safe and comfortable journey.

Following their arrival at Zoo Atlanta, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have begun their quarantine ahead of their public debut later this year.

FedEx also provided trucking and logistical support in Atlanta to safely transport the pandas from the airport to Zoo Atlanta.

Including this move, FedEx has had the privilege of transporting 23 pandas to and from China since 2000.