About FedEx

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FedEx began as a small air-courier firm, in Memphis, Tenn., but today the company has evolved into the world’s leader of supply chain, transportation, business and related information services. FedEx now connects businesses and customers across time zones, borders, economies and cultures.

FedEx Corporation Headquarters
942 South Shady Grove Road
Memphis, Tennessee 38120

901-369-3600

President and CEO:

Frederick W. Smith

For customer-related inquiries, visit our customer service area. Members of the media can contact the appropriate FedEx media contact.

Express shipments – Time-sensitive shipments can reach more than 220 countries and territories worldwide thanks to FedEx Express and its extensive air and ground infrastructure.

Small package shipments – Cost effective, small package shipping is available through FedEx Ground to every business address in the U.S. and to virtually 100 percent of all residential addresses through FedEx Home Delivery and FedEx SmartPost.

LTL (less than truckload) Freight - Rely on FedEx Freight specializing in fast-cycle logistics with regional next- and second-day service, including accelerated three-day or more service and FedEx National LTL, your long-haul LTL shipping solution offered at a competitive value.

Time-specific, critical shipments –Urgent, fragile, valuable, hazardous goods or temperature-sensitive shipments are handled by FedEx Custom Critical. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week in the United States.

Global shipping solutions - FedEx Trade Networks simplifies global shipping for customers. Our full range of international support services includes comprehensive customs clearance, global ocean and air cargo distribution, international freight forwarding and Trade and Customs Advisory Services.

Logistics and supply chain management- FedEx Supply Chain Services leverages the global transportation and information networks of FedEx and its affiliates to provide international supply chain management solutions to customers in the United States and several other international regions.

Document management - FedEx Kinko's Office and Print Services is the world's leading provider of document solutions and business services. FedEx Kinko's has more than 1,450 digitally connected locations worldwide, including FedEx Kinko's Office and Print Centers, FedEx Kinko's Ship Centers, commercial production centers and managed services locations. FedEx Kinko's Office and Print Centers provide color printing, finishing and presentation services, Internet access, videoconferencing, outsourcing, managed services, Web-based printing and document management solutions.

FedEx cares for the employees and the communities in which we live and work. In addition to corporate philanthropy and employee volunteerism, FedEx develops strategic relationships with charitable organizations that share similar values.

Visit FedEx Community for more information on FedEx charitable alliances in the United States, or read about our employee volunteers.

FedEx began operations in the United States on April 17, 1973, with the launch of 14 small aircraft from Memphis International Airport. On that night, Federal Express delivered 186 packages to 25 U.S. cities. Since that historic day more than 30 years ago, FedEx has continued to expand its services and add to its unique history.

Today, FedEx Corporation is composed of a network of companies that provide more products and services to more people and places across the globe. The United States is home to FedEx Corporation and its operating companies, to include FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight, FedEx Kinko’s Office and Print Services, FedEx Trade Networks, FedEx Custom Critical and FedEx Services.

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