There are 190 article(s) tagged FedEx:

• April 2020

  • Fred Smith taking big pay cut as COVID-19 squeezes business

    FedEx chief Frederick W. Smith has taken a voluntary, 91% pay cut as the Memphis-based company reports COVID-19 continues to negatively impact operations, cash flows and liquidity.

    By Wayne Risher 17 hours ago

• March 2020

  • FedEx adds temperature screening to COVID-19 precautions at Memphis world hub

    The FedEx Express hub in Memphis has added no-touch thermal imaging and forehead temperature testing for workers, vendors and visitors to its precautions to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

    By Wayne Risher March 27, 2020

  • Inside look at FedEx’s special operation to speed COVID-19 testing

    FedEx responded quickly when federal agencies asked for expedited movement of coronavirus test specimens from remote testing sites to labs. The network launched Saturday, March 21.

    By Wayne Risher March 27, 2020

  • FedEx Express works with U.S., retailers to expedite COVID-19 test results across 12 states

    FedEx Express worked over the weekend to set up a priority shipping network to expedite processing of coronavirus test specimens from more than 50 testing sites in 12 states.

     

    By Wayne Risher March 24, 2020

  • FedEx not interested in federal aid at the moment, chief says

    FedEx chief Frederick W. Smith said Sunday the company doesn't need federal aid at this time, but "it's a good thing to have there ... if things get really bad."

    By Wayne Risher March 24, 2020

  • Updated: Worker at FedEx corporate HQ tests positive for coronavirus

    A case of coronavirus has been reported for an employee at FedEx corporate headquarters on Shady Grove Road in East Memphis. The office was shut down for cleaning and disinfecting.

    By Wayne Risher March 20, 2020

  • Coronavirus daily blog, March 10: U of M athletics releases statement

    CBU faculty member, student under self-quarantine; Le Bonheur updates visitor policy; stocks rebound. 

    Editor's note: Due to the serious public health implications associated with COVID-19, The Daily Memphian is making our coronavirus coverage accessible to all readers.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 2020

  • ‘Like military base on high alert,’ FedEx hub aids COVID-19 fight

    Business as usual at FedEx world hub in Memphis means moving coronavirus test materials, protective gear and coveted commodities.

    By Wayne Risher March 19, 2020

  • Airport adds to FedEx, UPS leases, ponders virus impact

    Memphis International Airport officials approved leasing more land to FedEx and UPS, noting that cargo activity is expected to continue amid uncertainty of coronavirus.

    By Wayne Risher March 19, 2020

  • FedEx chief dishes on coronavirus in Fox News interview

    FedEx chairman Frederick W. Smith discussed operating worldwide during a pandemic in a Fox News interview Wednesday.

    By Wayne Risher March 19, 2020

  • FedEx making strides on big picture despite short-term pain

    FedEx shares rallied Wednesday, a day the after company reported recent positive trends in China and U.S. e-commerce amid a sea of uncertainty over coronavirus.

    By Wayne Risher March 19, 2020

  • Updated: Huge shipment of donated COVID-19 test kits, masks moves through Memphis

    Chinese billionaire Jack Ma's donation of coronavirus test kits and masks to the U.S. was handled at Memphis International Airport, with a little help from FedEx.

    By Wayne Risher March 18, 2020

  • FedEx details China comeback in otherwise cloudy earnings outlook

    FedEx reported earnings for the December-February quarter on Tuesday, March 17, amid widespread uncertainty about coronavirus impact on future.

    By Wayne Risher March 18, 2020

  • Couriers keeping distance from customers during coronavirus outbreak

    FedEx, UPS change signature protocols to keep delivery personnel a healthy distance away from customers during coronavirus pandemic.

    By Wayne Risher March 18, 2020

  • Pandemic’s toll could come into focus in FedEx earnings

    Analysts aren't sure yet how much impact coronavirus will have on FedEx third quarter earnings, scheduled for reporting Tuesday, but some believe the company should be prepared for long-term fallout.

    By Wayne Risher March 16, 2020

  • ‘Strategic thinker’ Alan Graf bowing out of FedEx inner circle

    Mike Lenz will have to develop relationships with analysts and investors who have been comfortable dealing with Alan Graf for a long time. 

    By Wayne Risher March 16, 2020

  • Travel ban doesn’t apply to cargo, FedEx says

    FedEx said it will continue cargo flights between Europe and the U.S. after confirming that President Trump's 30-day ban on travel doesn't apply to air freight.

    By Wayne Risher March 12, 2020

  • High-ranking FedEx executive stepping down in December

    One of FedEx Corp.'s top executives is stepping down later this year after 40 years with the company.

    By Wayne Risher March 09, 2020

  • FedEx improves vacation benefit for newer employees

    FedEx employees won't have to wait until they've been with the company five years to get three weeks of vacation, under a policy change effective June 1.

    By Wayne Risher March 06, 2020

  • FedEx losing key executive on NFL, PGA branding deals

    Patrick Fitzgerald, described as one of the key executives in FedEx Corp.'s sports-related branding and marketing efforts, has announced his departure from the company effective March 31.

    By Wayne Risher March 03, 2020

• February 2020

  • FedEx plane planned for East High’s front lawn

    The Shelby County Schools board has applied for a zoning variance to create a static display of a FedEx Beechcraft airplane in front of East High School.

    By Tom Bailey February 26, 2020

  • FedEx truck driver shot at on I-40, investigation ongoing

    The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is investigating an interstate shooting incident in which a FedEx truck driver was shot at on Interstate 40 Feb. 25. The driver was not injured. 

    By Yolanda Jones February 26, 2020

  • FedEx Express SVP says his career shows how far a hub worker can go

    FedEx's Shannon Brown started his career with the company more than 40 years ago and is now trying to reduce turnover at the Memphis hub.

    By Wayne Risher February 13, 2020

  • FedEx, pilots reach deal on China flights

    FedEx and the Air Line Pilots Association reached an agreement Saturday making flights to and from coronavirus-stricken China voluntary for flight crew members and providing premium pay for crews flying those routes.

    By Wayne Risher February 08, 2020

  • Updated: FedEx Ground unit will deliver some Express packages

    FedEx said it will meet the challenge of fast-growing e-commerce by using FedEx Ground to deliver some FedEx Express packages starting in March.

    By Wayne Risher February 07, 2020