There are 459 article(s) tagged FedEx:

• March 2026

  • No shock FedEx seeking tariff refunds, experts say

    FedEx’s decision to sue the federal government for tariff refunds in an attempt to recoup hundreds of millions of dollars is no surprise, some former employees and experts said.

    By Steve Bohnel March 09, 2026

• February 2026

  • FedEx joins other US companies in seeking a refund after Trump tariffs are ruled illegal

    FedEx is suing the U.S. government, requesting a full refund on what it paid for tariffs set by President Donald Trump last year after the Supreme Court ruled that the tariffs are illegal.

    By The Associated Press February 24, 2026

  • FedEx, private equity partners announce $9B deal with Polish logistics company

    FedEx’s CEO said the agreement will allow the company to better serve customers in Europe.

    By Steve Bohnel February 10, 2026

• January 2026

  • Memphis airport sees 4.8 million passengers, 6.5 billion tons of cargo in 2025

    Airport officials provided highlights for 2025, including three new nonstop destinations and just more than 180,000 aircraft operations.

    By Steve Bohnel January 22, 2026

  • FedEx announces board members for freight division, timeline for spinoff

    FedEx Corp. aims to make FedEx Freight a standalone, public company starting in June.

    By Steve Bohnel January 16, 2026

• December 2025

  • Memphis Zoo elephant predicts who will win the 2025 AutoZone Liberty Bowl

    Can an African elephant make the correct call on a contest between Bearcats and Midshipmen?

    By Lydia Williams December 16, 2025

• November 2025

  • FedEx lays off more than 850

    The Memphis-based logistics giant said the closure is unrelated to Network 2.0, its long-term cost-cutting initiative that has included closing facilities.

    By Sophia Surrett November 26, 2025

  • FedEx co-leads $160M funding for EV manufacturer, orders more than 50 EVs

    The electric vehicle manufacturer will deliver 53 of its stripped electric chassis, the structural backbone of a vehicle, to FedEx for upfit by year end. 

    By Sophia Surrett November 19, 2025

• October 2025

  • Memphis airport building construction to cost $57 million

    The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority board approved $57 million in funding for a portion of the Memphis International Airport’s $700 million renovation. 

    By Sophia Surrett October 23, 2025

  • Long pause for laughter: FedEx commercials poke fun at office power moves

    Prolonged eye contact, flashy watches, late arrivals and long pauses: The shipping giant returns to humor in new brand campaign.

    By Sophia Surrett October 13, 2025

  • Memphis Grizzlies, FedEx unveil first ‘Dream Court.’ Will it produce the next Ja Morant?

    “This is a lot better than my court in my backyard,” Ja Morant said. “Hopefully we get some more NBA players out of here.”

    By Drew Hill October 10, 2025

  • FedEx adds exec to its freight segment spinoff

    The new financial leader of the logistics giant’s less-than-truckload division spinoff is a former exec of a Fortune 100 company.

    By Sophia Surrett October 06, 2025

• September 2025

  • FedEx reports positive first quarter results

    However, FedEx Freight segment operating results fell.

    By Jody Callahan September 18, 2025

  • What a giant train merger has to do with National Guard in Memphis

    A former FedEx board member suggested President Donald Trump send the National Guard to Memphis.

    By Laura Testino September 14, 2025

• August 2025

  • Memphis AD Ed Scott: Tigers ‘serious about being a big-time player’ in college athletics

    Tigers athletic director Ed Scott discussed Big 12 rejection, Memphis’ deal with FedEx and SEC scheduling before teeing off at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Golf Classic.

    By Parth Upadhyaya August 26, 2025

  • FedEx logo will appear in end zone at Liberty Bowl

    The relationship with FedEx continues to be a game-changer for a Memphis sports department looking to keep up in the new revenue-sharing era.

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    By Frank Bonner II August 20, 2025

  • Late FedEx founder’s son nominated to company’s board of directors

    “Richard possesses extensive FedEx experience and will represent the legacy and values of his father and family on the Board of Directors,” said chairman of the board.

    By Sophia Surrett August 18, 2025

  • Calkins: On Fred Smith’s 81st birthday, the city he loved said goodbye

    Memphis threw a celebration at FedExForum that was worthy of Fred Smith’s life. Of course, Smith himself might not have liked all the fuss. He would have told us to get back to work.

    By Geoff Calkins August 16, 2025

• July 2025

  • FedEx lays off about 15 local employees

    FedEx continues layoffs in pursuit of two initiatives the company started two years ago to streamline operations and maximize efficiency. 

    By Sophia Surrett July 18, 2025

• June 2025

  • Southwest program will help new pilots climb through ranks faster

    A designation for Southwest Tennessee Community College from the Federal Aviation Administration will provide training in school instead of while accumulating hours in a cockpit.

    By Jody Callahan June 26, 2025

  • Airport to be named after FedEx founder

    Memphis International Airport is to be renamed after Frederick W Smith, the late founder and executive chairman of FedEx.

    By Sophia Surrett June 26, 2025

  • Opinion: Memphis has the chance to lead the AI revolution

    “Memphis is at a crossroads, and the path to vitality lies in bold economic development.”

    By Kemp Conrad June 26, 2025

  • FedEx Corp. appoints new board chair

    The new chair of the FedEx board was previously the interim president of the University of Memphis, CEO of Saks Inc. and the lead director of the board of Pilot Flying J. 

    By Sophia Surrett June 23, 2025

  • ‘Most important Memphian of all time’ has died

    FedEx founder and executive chairman Frederick W. Smith, who changed the face of global commerce and his adopted hometown of Memphis, has died at age 80.

    By Samuel Hardiman June 23, 2025

  • Area leaders react to the death of Fred Smith

    Reactions from across Memphis poured in after the death of FedEx founder Frederick W. Smith.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 23, 2025