FedEx kicks into high gear as peak season arrives

By , Daily Memphian Updated: November 30, 2020 11:08 PM CT | Published: November 30, 2020 5:18 PM CT
<strong>Memphis-based FedEx is projected to handle more than 24 million shipments a day on Tuesday, Dec. 1, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14 and an overall 22% increase in shipping volume during peak season.</strong> (Daily Memphian file)

Memphis-based FedEx is projected to handle more than 24 million shipments a day on Tuesday, Dec. 1, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14 and an overall 22% increase in shipping volume during peak season. (Daily Memphian file)

FedEx was expected to handle about 26 million shipments on Cyber Monday, Nov. 30, and more than 24 million shipments a day on Dec. 1, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14. 

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Wayne Risher

Wayne Risher

Business news reporter, 43-year veteran of print journalism, 35-year resident of Memphis, University of Georgia alumnus and proud father and spouse of University of Memphis graduates.


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