FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) is a global logistics and courier company headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded by Frederick W. Smith in 1971 and beginning operations in the early 1970s, the company pioneered overnight express shipping and has since expanded into a diversified portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and supply-chain services. FedEx operates an integrated air-and-ground network that moves parcels, freight and documents for businesses and consumers worldwide.
FedEx's core operating segments include express parcel delivery via its FedEx Express division, domestic and residential parcel delivery through FedEx Ground, less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services, and logistics and supply-chain management solutions. The company also provides customs brokerage, trade facilitation, e-commerce fulfillment and retail business services through FedEx Office, supporting customers across shipping, printing and business services. Its global logistics capabilities are supported by a large fleet of aircraft, ground vehicles and regional distribution hubs.
FedEx serves customers in more than 220 countries and territories, supporting cross-border trade and international commerce with a broad global footprint. Over time the company has grown both organically and through acquisitions to extend its service offerings and geographic reach, positioning itself as a one-stop provider for transportation, warehousing, and integrated supply-chain solutions for multinational corporations as well as small and mid-sized businesses.
Leadership at FedEx includes founder Frederick W. Smith, who has been a long-time figure in the company’s history, and senior executive management responsible for daily operations and strategy. The company focuses on technology investment, network optimization and service reliability to meet rising e-commerce demand and shifting global trade patterns while continuing to adapt its operations to regulatory and market developments worldwide.