Overview
FedEx is one of the world's largest express transportation and parcel delivery companies, moving shipments to and from more than 220 countries and territories. For an e-commerce brand, FedEx is an option for international express shipping, US parcel delivery and returns, and cross-border shipping into and out of North America.
Who is behind FedEx
FedEx was founded by Frederick W. Smith in 1971 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. In the fiscal year that ended on 31.05.2026, FedEx revenue was USD 94.7 billion, up from USD 87.9 billion the year before, helped by stronger package pricing, higher export volumes and more than USD 1 billion in cost savings. From June 2026 FedEx follows a calendar financial year.
FedEx Freight is now separate
On 01.06.2026 FedEx completed the spin-off of its less-than-truckload freight business, FedEx Freight, into a separately listed company on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker FDXF). FedEx Corporation now focuses on its express and parcel network, which it is integrating under its Network 2.0 programme.
What FedEx offers brands
- International express. Time-definite international shipping for parcels and documents.
- US parcel delivery. Ground and home delivery for e-commerce orders inside the United States.
- Returns. Return label and drop-off options for online shoppers.
- Customs support. Brokerage and customs services for cross-border shipments.
- Integrations. Connections to common e-commerce platforms and shipping software for labels and tracking.
Things brands should know
- Duties on US imports. Since the end of the US de minimis exemption, small parcels into the US face duties, which affects cross-border pricing and delivery promises.
- Contracted rates. Prices depend on volume, service level, zones and surcharges, so brands with steady volumes can negotiate rates.
- Surcharges. Fuel, residential delivery and peak-season surcharges can change landed delivery cost significantly.
Why FedEx matters for brands
For a brand selling into the United States or shipping internationally from North America, delivery speed, reliability and cost shape both conversion and margin. FedEx is one of the carriers that can cover express, domestic parcel and returns through one relationship.
How eBrands looks at FedEx
eBrands works with brands on marketplaces, webshops and retail channels across Europe and North America, and logistics is a big part of that work. If you want to see how a carrier setup with partners like FedEx could support your channels, we are happy to talk it through.
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