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    FedEx ramps up for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

    FedEx is hiring, buying freezers and working with pharmaceutical companies to plan a massive distribution effort for the coronavirus vaccine, in which Memphis is expected to play a crucial role.

    By Wayne Risher November 12, 2020
  • Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx, churches team up on employee shuttles

    A faith-based solution for Memphians who don’t have transportation to jobs: FedEx Express partners with churches on shuttle buses during peak season at Memphis world hub.

    By Wayne Risher September 30, 2020
  • Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx increasing pay, adding shuttles to meet hub demand

    Shuttle buses and a pay premium are among FedEx’s plans to adequately staff the FedEx Express world hub in Memphis for upcoming holiday peak season and COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

    By Wayne Risher September 30, 2020
  • Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx completing ramp expansion in time for peak season

    As FedEx prepares for another record holiday peak season and COVID-19 vaccine distribution, more parking space for cargo aircraft is coming online at its Memphis world hub.

    By Wayne Risher September 30, 2020
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Memphians are hitting the road, despite pandemic

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park recently announced that July 2020 was its busiest month in 23 years, with 1.7 million visitors.

    By Christin Yates September 26, 2020
  • Transportation & Logistics

    FAA adds funding for $300M Memphis airport project

    A $31 million Federal Aviation Administration grant announced Thursday for Memphis International Airport’s new de-icing facility brought to $98 million the FAA’s grants announced for MEM in September.

    By Wayne Risher September 25, 2020
  • Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx sets peak season hiring in Memphis

    FedEx said it’s hiring 3,390 people in the Memphis area to meet expected record demand during the holiday peak season.

    By Wayne Risher September 23, 2020
  • Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx shareholders nix activist proposals

    FedEx shareholders shot down activist proposals on corporate governance, political and lobbying spending disclosure and other matters during a virtual annual meeting Monday.

    By Wayne Risher September 23, 2020
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Cancun nonstop returning for summer of 2021

    Travel package provider Vacation Express will bring back a Memphis-Cancun nonstop flight next May through August.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 22, 2020
  • Update Transportation & Logistics

    AutoZone earnings surge on strong sales growth

    Memphis-based AutoZone said fourth quarter results included many modern era records, such as a 21.8% increase in same-store sales.

    By Wayne Risher September 22, 2020
  • Update Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx gives COVID figures, changes operating principles

    FedEx Corp.’s new operating principles acknowledge the need for increasing collaboration among business units FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight.

    By Wayne Risher September 21, 2020
  • Premium Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx primed for growth through 2021

    If current trends continue, FedEx expects to have the cash to restore annual incentive compensation bonuses last paid in 2018 as well as funding an hourly incentive plan.

    By Wayne Risher September 21, 2020
  • Real Estate

    D.C. judge dismisses FedEx lawsuit vs. Commerce

    A judge in Washington has dismissed FedEx’s lawsuit challenging enforcement of certain export regulations overseen by the U.S. Commerce Department.

    By Wayne Risher September 18, 2020
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Airport board extends disputed security contract

    The Memphis airport has renewed its contract with Allied Universal for security guards, deflecting a protest that Allied’s local subcontractor, Top Notch Security, should be awarded the job.

    By Wayne Risher September 17, 2020
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    FedEx shareholders seek disclosure on political spending

    FedEx and UPS PACs have favored the GOP in campaign donations to federal candidates in recent years, but the gap has narrowed this year.

    By Wayne Risher September 17, 2020
  • Update Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx plans for twin peaks, plus vaccine distribution

    Memphis-based FedEx Corp. reported strong first quarter results on Tuesday, Sept. 15, and says it is prepared for COVID-19 vaccine distribution and an expected record peak shipping season.

    By Wayne Risher September 15, 2020
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Memphis airport showcases tug-less taxiing invention

    Makers of WheelTug conducted a national demonstration of their product, an electric-powered aircraft nosewheel, at Memphis International Airport on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

    By Wayne Risher September 15, 2020
  • Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx announces 2021 shipping rates

    With strong demand for shipping services expected to continue for the foreseeable future, FedEx has rolled out its annual round of price increases for 2021.

    By Wayne Risher September 14, 2020
  • Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx gears up for vaccine shipments with new tracking technology

    FedEx’s latest package tracking innovation, SenseAware ID, will be available to some premium shippers in health care, aerospace and retail in November.

    By Wayne Risher September 14, 2020
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Postal Service to hire part-time, entry-level carriers in Memphis

    U.S. Postal Service is seeking part-time carriers for city and rural routes in Memphis area.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 04, 2020
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Williams-Sonoma begins hiring for peak

    Williams-Sonoma said it will pay part-timers at least $16.50 an hour for seasonal jobs generally lasting from September through the end of December.

    By Wayne Risher September 04, 2020
  • Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx hiring 70,000 to pull off biggest peak yet

    FedEx plans to add about 70,000 to its 500,000-employee workforce, with the biggest hiring push coming in October, to cope with what’s certain to be a record peak season.

    By Wayne Risher September 04, 2020
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Memphis airport wins $64 million for upgrades

    An Airport Improvement Program grant announced Tuesday, Sept. 1, would provide $23 million this year and another $41.5 million subject to future appropriations over the next two years.

    By Wayne Risher September 01, 2020
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Delta’s Memphis-Indy nonstop coming back

    Delta Air Lines will offer nonstop service between Memphis and Indianapolis starting Oct. 1.

    By Wayne Risher August 29, 2020
  • Premium Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx’s Alan Graf and the art of the deal

    Even in failure (ZapMail), FedEx shows it's not afraid of innovating and staying aggressive to serve customers and the company, Alan Graf says. 

    By Wayne Risher August 27, 2020

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