FedEx Weekly Update
- Jun 22
- 2 min read
Two updates from FedEx this week — one about ongoing changes at home, one about a new global partnership. Here's what's happening and what it means for shippers.
Network 2.0: Closures Continue Across the U.S.
FedEx's multi-year effort to merge its Ground and Express networks into one unified operation is well underway — and the consolidation is visible. The initiative, known as Network 2.0, is on track for full U.S. implementation by end of 2027.
• Over 475 stations are slated for closure; more than 200 have already shut down
• The goal: eliminate overlapping driver routes and simplify pickups — shippers will no longer need to manage separate Express and Ground transactions
• FedEx says transit times will not be affected, though customers are encouraged to stay informed on local facility changes
For shippers: If your pickup locations or service routing have shifted recently, Network 2.0 is likely the reason. Check with your FedEx rep if you have questions about specific stations in your area.
FedEx Partners with China Southern Air Logistics
On the global side, FedEx signed a Strategic Memorandum of Understanding with China Southern Air Logistics on June 2, aimed at expanding air cargo capacity and connectivity — particularly across Asia and into Southeast Asia.
• The MOU covers five areas: cargo space, routes, fleet, operations, and digitalization
• Guangzhou (CAN) is central to the partnership — FedEx already operates its Asia hub there, handling 36,000 packages/hour
• U.S. shipments bound for Southeast Asia may increasingly route through CAN under the expanded network
For shippers: This is a capacity and reliability play for cross-border lanes into Southeast Asia. For partners moving goods in that corridor, it's worth watching how FedEx service options evolve in the months ahead.
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Source: Supply Chain Dive