FedEx Express

FedEx Express doubles originating network for Asia-Pacific early-AM flights to U.S.

UPS has entered the flat-rate pricing game, trying to do things differently than its chief rival.

Classified information in trans-Atlantic markets to be reviewed by advisory board.

Ecommerce continues to grow and Amazon and its competitors continue to innovate and grow. Read insight into the phenomenon by Anothy Smith.

Cargo aircraft lacking reinforced cockpit doors, firefighting response on the ground.

Market expert Cathy Roberson looks at the airlines’ and air cargo carriers’ need for pilots today and for the forthcoming future. Many factors are contributing to this ongoing need; ecommerce is a major factor.

FedEx Express creates flex-time driver category that will supplement full time workforce

DHL, FedEx and UPS have dominated the global express market for years but recently, China’s express providers (including YTO Express, STO Express and SF Express) have been nipping at the heels of these three global providers. Now, the Chinese express providers are expanding their services beyond China’s borders. Much of this growth is attributed to […]

Market expert Cathy Roberson looks at how Amazon is using partners in both the U.S. and Europe to expand its operations in both regions.

Colleran replaces Subramaniam in the post.

NTSB will look at the potential for hazmats such as lithium-ion batteries as a contributing factor in last week’s Atlas Air crash.

An intersection in New Jersey has been deemed the worst for truck bottlenecks, plus Nikola Motor may be adding a purely electric truck; GM and Tesla are working together, and FedEx Express signs on to a new cargo terminal.

A former NTSB executive tells FreightWaves that “perishable information” critical to freight accident investigations is at risk of disappearing.

FedEx started with Flying Cargo in 1990.

FedEx is expanding its alternative-fuel vehicle fleet with 1,000 electric vans from Chanje Energy, to be delivered over the next two years.

Higher surcharges to carry through peak season.

FedEx customers shipping heavy parcels will take it on the chin next year.

The complete loss of Amazon as a customer would not interrupt the ability of FedEx and UPS to continue as prosperous companies even without Amazon.

This afternoon FedEx announced its Q2 earnings for fiscal year 2018, which exceeded analyst expectations. FedEx cited higher base rates, volume growth, and cheap fuel as factors in the company’s performance.