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FedEx founder Fred Smith dies at 80

DC Velocity

Voices throughout the transportation and logistics industry are remembering FedEx Corp. Smith redefined global commerce with FedEx’ overnight delivery service, and he grew the company from a small startup into a multinational corporation. Smith pioneered express delivery and connected the world, shaping global commerce as we know it.

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FedEx Founder Fred Smith passes at the age of 80

Commercial Carrier Journal

Smith pioneered express delivery and connected the world, shaping global commerce as we know it," said FedEx President & CEO Raj Subramaniam. Fred Smith was a titan of the trucking industry. His contributions not only transformed our industry; they helped reshape our economy and forever changed the way we all live.

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Trump’s April 2, 2025 Tariff Announcement: What It Means for Global Supply Chains and Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

via express delivery and postal networks. These new policies represent a multi-dimensional challenge for the logistics industry, affecting freight flows, compliance, pricing, and supplier strategies. Starting May 2, 2025, all relevant low-value goods from China (including Hong Kong) entering the U.S.

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Is it Time for B2B Freight Providers to Learn From B2C?

Logistics Bureau

You’ll see everything from box trucks handling local deliveries to massive semi-trucks moving goods across the country. I’ve watched the trucking industry evolve tremendously over the years, and it’s still the backbone of most B2B freight operations.

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FedEx to celebrate Fred Smith’s life at Memphis event

Freight Waves

Smith built the company from scratch in 1973 into an iconic American brand with annual revenue last year of $88 billion, setting the standard for the modern parcel logistics industry. Federal Express began operations in Memphis with 389 employees. The FedExForum is the arena where the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies play.

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FedEx names new chairman to replace founder Fred Smith

Freight Waves

Smith founded FedEx Express Corp. NYSE: FDX ) fifty-four years ago and revolutionized the parcel delivery business. He is considered a giant of the modern freight transportation industry, along with Malcolm McLean, who invented the ocean shipping container. Frederick W.

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Building a Global Logistics Juggernaut with Nourhan Beyrouti

The Logistics of Logistics

He aspires to be a game-changer, bringing joy and exceptional experiences to the retail and real estate industries. Backed by Ajlan & Bros and SF Express, they offer a comprehensive suite of solutions including express delivery, e-commerce fulfillment, warehousing, and freight forwarding across air, ocean, and road.