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<strong>After taking over distribution for Memphis-based medical device manufacturer Smith &amp; Nephew, international supply chain management and e-commerce service provider Arvato Supply Chain Solutions hosted the grand opening and ribbon cutting for its new Memphis office.</strong> (Brad Vest/The Daily Memphian)Business

Arvato Memphis focuses on logistics for medical device manufacturing

“As a logistics company, you have to have a footprint in Memphis.”

By Rob Moore January 25, 2023
Transportation & Logistics

Expanded bus service connects Memphis to 14 cities

Megabus is broadening its service options, linking Memphis to the Midwest. 

By Rob Moore January 24, 2023
Transportation & Logistics

FedEx volunteers package more than 30,000 meals for MLK Day

In addition to Memphis, meals will be packaged in eight other U.S. cities including Atlanta, Houston and Los Angeles.

By Rob Moore January 16, 2023
Transportation & Logistics

FedEx’s Fred Smith says ‘Devotion’ story ‘just struck a chord with me’

The FedEx founder financed the film, about the first Black aviator to complete the U.S. Navy’s basic flight training program, and is donating the movie’s proceeds to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. 

By Rob Moore January 13, 2023

  • Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx Ground to make sweeping cuts to Sunday deliveries

    Before cuts beginning last August, FedEx made Sunday deliveries to more than 80% of the U.S. population; the changes bring that number down to more than 50%. 

    By Rob Moore January 11, 2023
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Shipping with FedEx is now more expensive than ever

    FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery shipping rates are now at the highest ever.

    By Rob Moore January 03, 2023
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    What Memphis-based public companies predict for 2023

    Memphis-based public companies FedEx, International Paper, Sylvamo and AutoZone have cautious outlooks for 2023. 

    By Rob Moore January 01, 2023
  • Subscribers only Business

    How the Memphis-based public companies spent 2022

    Mergers and acquisitions, leadership transitions, uncertain economic conditions, global tensions — local publicly traded companies faced numerous challenges in 2022.

    By Rob Moore January 03, 2023
  • Business

    Airport gets a chance to test de-icing equipment

    Inclement weather around the country has disrupted flights and altered schedules. Holiday travelers are urged to arrive early and brace for long lines and crowded parking lots at MEM.

    By Rob Moore December 23, 2022
  • Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx plans additional cost cuts

    FedEx has identified an additional $1 billion in cost savings beyond its September forecast and now expects to generate savings of $3.7 billion.

    By Rob Moore December 20, 2022
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Memphis International says holiday traffic may exceed pre-pandemic levels

    Airport officials are providing tips as they expect a 2.7% increase in traffic compared to the same travel period in 2019, before the pandemic, as well as a 17.2% increase from the same travel period in 2021. 

    By Rob Moore December 19, 2022
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    Will FedEx report another weak quarter?

    Tuesday’s earnings call is expected to focus on how effective the company’s sweeping cost-cutting initiatives announced in September have been so far.

    By Rob Moore December 19, 2022
  • Transportation & Logistics

    New service from FedEx designed to streamline high-volume returns

    The new service from FedEx will expand on the Memphis-based company’s recent efforts to streamline return shipping.

    By Rob Moore December 12, 2022
  • Transportation & Logistics

    House votes to avert rail strike, impose deal on unions

    The House passed a bill Wednesday that would bind companies and workers to a proposed settlement reached in September that failed to gain the support of all 12 unions involved. 

    By The Associated Press November 30, 2022
  • Subscribers only Transportation & Logistics

    Memphis transportation leaders look to D.C. to avoid rail strike

    Forty percent of all freight in the United States moves by rail. Cutting off the supply, experts say, would cripple the economy and decimate the still-rebounding supply chain.

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    Local leaders ask Buttigieg for more airport funding

    Getting ice off the wings: The specs for the airport’s new consolidated de-icing facility

    By Jane Roberts November 30, 2022
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Local leaders ask Buttigieg for more airport funding

    “The terminal is what we want redone now,” Mayor Jim Strickland said at the opening of the $309-million de-icing facility at Memphis International.

    By Bill Dries December 05, 2022
  • Business

    Getting ice off the wings: The specs for the airport’s new consolidated de-icing facility

    Here are some of the specs involved in Tuesday’s opening of Memphis International Airport’s Consolidated De-Icing Facility.

    By Bill Dries November 30, 2022
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Buttigieg to visit FedEx hub at Memphis airport

    U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will be in the city Tuesday, Nov. 29, to tout federal infrastructure funding aimed at supply chain challenges during FedEx’s busiest time of year.

    By Bill Dries November 29, 2022
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    Is UPS managing costs better than FedEx?

    After Memphis-based FedEx shocked investors and said global trends had weakened profit and revenue, the company’s primary competitor still managed to beat financial analysts’ expectations. But how? 

    By Rob Moore November 27, 2022
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Despite market softness, FedEx prepares for holiday peak season

    The deadline to ensure packages arrive in time for Christmas using FedEx Ground is Dec. 14. The last day to ship for FedEx Express Saver is Dec. 20. 

    By Rob Moore November 22, 2022
  • Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx Ground unofficial bargaining group officers resign

    The group formed just months ago to lobby the logistics giant for changes has disbanded and denounced calls for a work stoppage on the day after Thanksgiving.

    By Rob Moore November 18, 2022
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Memphis International Airport anticipates 80,000 travelers during Thanksgiving holiday period

    The expected peak day is Sunday, Nov. 27, with 8,700 travelers expected to pass through the security checkpoint. Other expected peaks include Friday, Nov. 18, and Sunday, Nov. 20.

    By Rob Moore November 17, 2022
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Ford offers $5,000 business grants for West Tennessee entrepreneurs

    Applicants with the most promising and innovative ideas will be selected to participate in a two-month-long virtual program starting in January. 

    By Rob Moore November 16, 2022
  • North Memphis

    FedEx delivers more than 700 coats for Wells Station Elementary

    Tuesday’s drive at Wells Station drew more than 70 FedEx team members across company’s various operating segments. 

    By Rob Moore November 16, 2022
  • Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx Freight to furlough workers

    FedEx says some eligible employees will be offered permanent transfer opportunities to other markets that have hiring needs.

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    FedEx begins reducing flight frequencies following poor quarter

    By Rob Moore November 14, 2022
  • Business

    FedEx begins reducing flight frequencies following poor quarter

    FedEx will focus first on parking its older planes, an action that will also defer costly maintenance events, company executives anticipate. 

    By Rob Moore November 14, 2022
  • Transportation & Logistics

    DHL seeks tax incentive with unnamed partner

    DHL would not name the third-party client it would partner with but said the customer is not based in Memphis or Shelby County. 

    By Rob Moore November 11, 2022
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Airport master plan update includes hotel development

    The most immediate updates to the master plan, which was last updated in 2018, include demolishing Concourses A and C to create more parking as well as sweeping updates to the terminal. 

    By Rob Moore October 31, 2022
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Southern Airways dedicates aircraft to Phil Trenary

    Dozens of friends and family members gathered Friday at Southern Airways Memphis hanger to honor Trenary, who was an aviation industry executive and played a key role in guiding Southern Airways through its early days.

    By Rob Moore October 28, 2022

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