There are 423 article(s) tagged FedEx:

• January 2020

  • UPS pulls permit for $22.5 million expansion at Memphis airport hub

    Atlanta-based United Parcel Service has applied for a building permit for $22.5 million in work at its hub at Memphis International Airport.

    By Wayne Risher January 08, 2020

  • FedEx invests in Indigo Ag

    Indigo Ag announces that FedEx has invested in the startup's latest round of capital fundraising. 

    By Tom Bailey January 07, 2020

  • The Early Word: Two Memphis entities join forces; Hardaway reacts to poll position

    Good morning; it’s Tuesday, Jan. 7, and the new Memphis City Council will hold its first meeting of the year today. The body is expected to discuss a proposed electric rate hike, but first: The Daily Memphian’s Bill Dries has compiled a quick guide to how city government works.

    By Mary Cashiola January 07, 2020

  • Returns keep FedEx, rivals busy

    Double-digit growth in e-commerce returns are providing a bump for FedEx and other carriers as peak season winds down, opening a window of opportunity year-round.

    By Wayne Risher January 06, 2020

  • FedEx seeking 500 hub workers in job fair Saturday, Jan. 4

    FedEx Express is hiring for 500 permanent, part-time positions at the world hub in Memphis during a job fair Saturday, Jan. 4.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 03, 2020

• December 2019

  • Peak season sends logistics firms scrambling for workers

    Memphis area transportation and logistics companies are scrambling to find enough employees in an era of full employment. 

    By Wayne Risher December 27, 2019

  • FedEx getting up off the mat, ‘lapping Amazon’ in 2021

    FedEx looks to e-commerce, expansion in Europe and efficiency moves including flight hour reductions and fleet modernization to drive future profitability. Company officials say they can't count on trade growth.

    By Wayne Risher December 23, 2019

  • Amazon limits Prime shipments via FedEx by third-party sellers

    FedEx says Amazon could hurt small businesses by banning the e-commerce giant's third-party sellers from shipping Prime packages through FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery networks starting this week.

    By Wayne Risher December 17, 2019

  • Greater Memphis Chamber names Willie Gregory next chairman

    The Greater Memphis Chamber chose the Nike executive to succeed Richard W. Smith as board chairman during the annual Chairman’s Luncheon at The Peabody on Thursday.

    By Wayne Risher December 05, 2019

  • Memphis airport adds to team for airfield drone testing

    DJI, a global provider of civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, has joined the Memphis International Airport-led test of drones for tasks including inspection of FedEx aircraft.

    By Wayne Risher December 05, 2019

  • Smith talks poverty, equity and ‘scope creep’ at Chamber as he exits

    Richard W. Smith, the outgoing chamber board chairman and FedEx Express vice president, defended the use of tax incentives for economic development gains during an extended "Behind The Headlines" interview.

    By Bill Dries December 03, 2019

  • FedEx hums along near full capacity despite Amazon split

    FedEx marked what was expected to be one of its busiest days in history on Monday, Dec. 2, as more than 33 million shipments moved through the Memphis-based company's network.

    By Wayne Risher December 03, 2019

• November 2019

  • Modest increase projected for FedEx in holiday peak season

    Shipping industry consultant SJ Consulting believes FedEx peak season volume will increase a relatively modest 3%, in part because of the expansion of Amazon's delivery network.

    By Wayne Risher November 27, 2019

  • Nelson: Fred Smith doesn’t know it, but he inspires my students

    The FedEx founder’s story is one every Memphian of a certain age has heard. But it’s a story – like the Christmas story – that never gets old. And like that story, it lies at the intersection of history and legend. 

    By Michael Nelson November 26, 2019

  • Let it snow?

    FedEx volunteers and Operation Warm, a Philadelphia nonprofit that gives coats to needy children, combined for coat giveaways at Bruce and LaRose elementary schools in Memphis this week.

    By Wayne Risher November 25, 2019

  • FedEx peak projection: 33 million shipments moving on Cyber Monday

    FedEx expects to more than double normal package volume of 15 million packages a day on three Mondays in December, starting with Cyber Monday, Dec. 2.

    By Wayne Risher November 22, 2019

  • Report: FedEx hub worker’s death followed mishap with cargo container

    FedEx says it's mourning "tragic accident" that killed Memphis hub material handler Duntate Young on Nov. 13, 2019, and defends its safety record.

    By Wayne Risher November 20, 2019

  • FedEx to discontinue pension for new hires after Jan. 1

    FedEx won't offer a pension plan for new hires starting Jan. 1, but will offer a stronger 401(k) retirement savings plan.

    By Wayne Risher November 18, 2019

  • FedEx chief challenges Times to debate, calls article ‘outrageous distortion’

    FedEx chairman Frederick W. Smith labeled as an "outrageous distortion" a Sunday New York Times article on FedEx capital investments and tax savings following the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act.

    By Wayne Risher November 17, 2019

  • FedEx hub worker’s death under investigation

    A worker died at the FedEx Express world hub in Memphis in early morning hours of Nov. 13.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 13, 2019

• October 2019

  • FedEx survey mines strong small business support for trade

    FedEx survey of small business leaders finds strong support for NAFTA, stronger support for new North American trade agreement.

    By Wayne Risher October 25, 2019

  • E-commerce 101? Amazon Academy coming to Southaven Nov. 1

    E-commerce giant Amazon will stage its first Amazon Academy in the U.S. in Southaven Nov. 1. It’s designed to help small businesses tap online sales while growing Amazon’s seller network.

    By Wayne Risher October 23, 2019

  • FedEx books 2% pay raises but expects to skip annual bonuses again

    FedEx has given employees 2% cost of living increases but said Tuesday, Oct. 22, it doesn't expect to fund annual incentive compensation bonuses when fiscal year 2020 ends next May.

    By Wayne Risher October 22, 2019

  • FedEx stamps Roxo’s passport for international debut

    FedEx Express will test its SameDay Bot in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 17, 2019

  • FedEx pulls $212 million permit for hub transformation

    FedEx takes out $212 million building permit as part of $1.55 billion transformation of FedEx Express world hub at Memphis International Airport.

    By Wayne Risher October 16, 2019