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FedEx is scheduling 767s and MD-11s on MD-10 routes. (Photo/FedEx)

Concurrent with the release of its 1QFY20 earnings, FedEx announced plans to park or retire the equivalent of up to ...

Does increase in FedEx 2020 shipping rates prelude strategy shift?

September 17, 2019

FedEx announced new shipping rates for FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight will come into effect Jan. 6, 2020. The new rates ...

After filling all of the maindeck pallet positions, the lower hold is stuffed with "fluffy" mail and e-commerce parcels.

Express companies attempt to shift from serving as mere e-commerce delivery subcontractors

byFrederic Horst

September 6, 2019

A Kalitta Air 777F operating for DHL Express. In mid-September, Cargo Facts Consulting will publish a new report, the Global ...

Air cargo delivering in times of crisis

byCathy Roberson

September 4, 2019

Dorian's projected path. Photo: NOAA In times of natural disasters, air cargo is often the only way to respond quickly ...

The larger capacity of 767Fs makes them a good option for high-volume, low density express cargo in Europe, according to Cargo Facts EMEA panelists.

FedEx adds 75th 767-300F

byCharles Kauffman

August 30, 2019

Yesterday, FedEx Express took delivery of its 75th 767-300F (64057) from Boeing during a ceremony held at the manufacturer's Paine ...

FedEx doubles down on LatAm forwarding market with Cargex acquisition

byChelsea Toczauer

August 30, 2019

Yesterday, Memphis-based FedEx announced it reached an agreement to acquire Columbia-based freight forwarder Cargex and its customs brokerage affiliate, Agencias de Aduanas Aduanamos S.A. Nivel 2. Subject to customary regulatory approval, the deal is expected to ...