Frederick W. Smith
August 11, 1944 – June 21, 2025
Pioneer of an industry, founder of FedEx, mentor to many, a source of inspiration to all. Bravo Zulu.
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We are proud to support University of Memphis student-athletes with our new NIL program initiatives, giving us the opportunity to invest in bright, young talent in our great hometown of Memphis. #GTG 🐯 @TigersAthletics
When Fred Smith, a former Marine captain started his next-day delivery company in 1973, he flew less than 190 packages to customers. Today the FedEx fleet moves 15 million packages a day to more than 200 countries around the world. https://t.co/l8HLIzvmpk
FedEx employs more than 530,000 people, serving 220 countries around the world. It moves 15 million packages a day aboard a fleet of 700 airplanes, including the wide-bodied Boeing 777. https://t.co/0DiUi5kO4F
It’s official! Today we celebrated the grand opening of our FedEx Logistics Global Headquarters in Downtown Memphis. The new headquarters is the future of global commerce, and we’re excited for what’s next. Learn more: https://t.co/h2koYwNI7H
🎸 Iconic.
🌍 International.
🤝 Investment in community.
Today we celebrated the opening of our new FedEx Logistics Global HQ in Downtown Memphis and with @MayorMemphis, @MayorLeeHarris, and other TN and local officials.
FedEx and FedEx Logistics look forward to continued support of the @WhiteHouse Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force and working with other stakeholders to address port congestion and supply chain issues.
FedEx Logistics is expanding its operations with a new office in Seoul, enabling more trade opportunities for customers across Korea, the Asia-Pacific region, and the @FedEx worldwide network. Learn more: https://t.co/EpmAnpbqbR