About FedEx
Our Story
Frederick W. Smith founded Federal Express Corporation in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1971. The company began operations in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 17, 1973, launching a new era of overnight delivery.
On its first night, 14 aircraft delivered 186 packages to 25 U.S. cities with a team of 389 people. That pioneering air-ground network became the foundation of the global FedEx organization.
Today, FedEx serves more than 220 countries and territories, continuing to build on its legacy of innovation, speed, and dependable delivery.
Our Mission
To deliver excellence in every package by providing reliable, efficient, and innovative logistics solutions that exceed our customers' expectations.
Our Vision
To be the world's most trusted logistics partner, connecting businesses and people through seamless shipping solutions.
Our Values
These core values guide everything we do and shape our company culture.
Reliability
We deliver on our promises, every time, without exception.
Innovation
We embrace new technologies to improve our services.
Customer Focus
Our customers' success is our success.
Teamwork
We work together to achieve common goals.
By the Numbers
A few milestones from the history of FedEx.
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