FedExs

FedExs, commonly known as FedEx, is an American multinational courier delivery services company and the flagship brand of FedEx Corporation. The company provides time-definite express transportation, e-commerce, and business solutions through a network that spans more than 220 countries and territories. It operates through divisions including FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight, FedEx Office, and FedEx Logistics.

History shows FedEx was founded by Frederick W. Smith in 1971 as Federal Express and began operations in 1973 in Memphis, Tennessee, after starting in Little Rock, Arkansas. It pioneered an integrated air-and-ground network with a large hub-and-spoke system and package tracking. The company expanded internationally during the 1980s and 1990s. In 1998 the parent company was renamed FedEx Corporation; in 2000 the operating units were reorganized under the FedEx brand. In 2016 FedEx completed its acquisition of TNT Express, extending its European footprint and global reach.

Operations are organized around several core services. FedEx Express handles time-definite air express deliveries, while FedEx Ground provides day-definite ground services in the United States and Canada. FedEx Freight offers less-than-truckload freight, FedEx Office provides printing and retail shipping services, and FedEx Logistics offers supply chain management, customs brokerage, and freight forwarding. The company maintains a large aircraft fleet and a network of hubs, with Memphis serving as a major central hub.

Corporate and financials note that FedEx is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker FDX, placing it among the largest courier and logistics firms by revenue and global reach. Sustainability and governance initiatives emphasize emissions reduction, investment in alternative propulsion and fuels, and responsible sourcing as components of long-term strategy.