Memphis airport cargo up 7.9%, powered by FedEx
Nathan Lloyd, a manager for FedEx, directs cargo to be loaded onto a FedEx freight jet inside the company's world hub in this file photo. Cargo volume spiked at Memphis International Airport in May largely because of increased e-commerce business at FedEx. (Daily Memphian file)
Both domestic and international air freight showed strong gains at Memphis International Airport in May, reflecting a surge in shipping activity related to COVID-19.
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