TCA

Systems Issue Disrupted Package Sorting at FedEx Express Memphis Hub

FedEx Express reported a national service disruption May 12, citing a systems issue that affected package sorting overnight at the Memphis, Tenn., hub.

Wayne Risher | The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, Tenn.)
May 15, 2017
Business

FedEx Targeted in Cyber-Attack as Hackers Hit Companies Across Globe

FedEx said May 12 it was taking steps to recover from a cyber-attack on some of its Windows-based information technology systems.

Wayne Risher | The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, Tenn.)
May 12, 2017
TCA

Memphis IT Outage Could Slow FedEx Shipments

More than 120 FedEx Express flights out of Memphis International Airport in Tennessee were delayed early May 2 after an information technology system outage hit the company’s world hub.

Wayne Risher | The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, Tenn.)
May 3, 2017
TCA

FedEx Details Environmental, Community Outreach Improvements

FedEx Corp. is ramping up efforts to improve efficiency of its FedEx Express vehicle fleet.

Wayne Risher | The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, Tenn.)
April 13, 2017
Business

FedEx's Fred Smith: 'Don't Be Afraid of Technology'

Should we be worried about robots taking our jobs? Some of us, maybe — look what happened to Blockbuster video clerks — but collectively, no, FedEx chief Frederick Smith told student researchers gathered at the University of Memphis on April 6.

Wayne Risher | The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, Tenn.)
April 7, 2017
Business

FedEx Expands Footprint at Memphis International Airport

Memphis International Airport officials agreed March 16 to lease more land to super-tenant FedEx Corp.

Wayne Risher | The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, Tenn.)
March 17, 2017
Government, Business

FedEx Executives Logging Face Time With Trump, Pence

Top FedEx officials are logging face time with the Trump administration in Washington this week.

Wayne Risher | The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, Tenn.)
February 9, 2017
Business

Snow Disrupts FedEx Hub, But Memphis Airport Remains Open

Snow disrupted operations at the FedEx Express Memphis hub overnight and prompted Delta Air Lines to cancel four Jan. 6 afternoon flights between Memphis and Atlanta.

Wayne Risher | The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, Tenn.)
January 6, 2017
Business

FedEx Shares Break $200 Barrier as Market Surges

FedEx shares hit $200 Dec. 13 for the first time, propelled by a stock market surge since the election of Donald Trump.

Wayne Risher | The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, Tenn.)
December 14, 2016
Business

FedEx Chief Fred Smith Blasts Trump's Trade Policies

FedEx chief Frederick Smith has gone on the offensive against President-elect Donald Trump's trade proposals, warning of dire consequences if the nation pursues the protectionist policies Trump espoused during the campaign.

Wayne Risher | The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, Tenn.)
December 13, 2016