FedEx

FedEx Corporation is one of the world's largest logistics and transportation companies, operating across more than 220 countries and territories with approximately $87.9 billion in annual revenue (FY2025). Founded in 1971 by Frederick W. Smith and launched commercially in April 1973 in Memphis, Tennessee, FedEx invented the overnight express delivery industry and remains its global leader.

Company Overview

FedEx's global network spans an extraordinary scale:

• 500,000+ employees worldwide
• 698 aircraft, one of the world's largest cargo air fleets
• 80,000+ motorized vehicles for pickup and delivery
• 16 million average daily shipments across its network
• 5,000+ facilities including hubs, stations, and offices
• 500 million+ package tracking requests processed daily

The company's primary operational hub is Memphis International Airport, the world's second busiest cargo airport by volume. FedEx's Indianapolis hub handles overnight sorting for a large portion of US domestic express volume.

Business Segments

Federal Express (FedEx Express): Time-definite express air delivery, accounting for ~86% of revenue. Services include FedEx International Priority, FedEx First Overnight, and FedEx International Economy.

FedEx Freight: Less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services across North America, representing ~10% of revenue. One of the largest LTL carriers in the US.

FedEx Ground: Residential and business ground delivery, increasingly integrated into the FedEx network following the 2019 absorption of the FedEx SmartPost brand.

Key Services for Shippers

• FedEx International Priority: Typically 1–3 business days door-to-door to 220+ countries
• FedEx International Economy: 2–5 business day option for less-urgent international shipments
• FedEx One Rate: Flat-rate pricing for domestic US shipments using FedEx-supplied packaging
• FedEx Returns: Label-free drop-off returns through Walgreens, Dollar General, and other retail partners
• FedEx SameDay: Urgent same-day delivery via charter and courier services

Technology and Tracking

FedEx tracking numbers are typically 12 or 15 digits, also readable as a 20-22 digit barcode (FedEx Express) or via door tag numbers. The company's SenseAware system offers IoT-based monitoring for high-value shipments, tracking location, temperature, light exposure, humidity, and shock in near real time.

For more information on how to track shipments and manage your deliveries, use our tracking form.