8 Interesting Facts

About FedEx
Aruzhan Ukanova
Mussaeva Regina
Seysenbaeva Dinara
 FedEx Corporation previously called Federal Express Corporation is an America-based multinational
company mainly focusing on transportation and e-commerce services.
It was founded in the year 1971 by Frederick W. Smith.
For almost 50 years, our ecosystem of networks and team members across over 220 countries and territories
has kept our customers, global trade, and society moving.
FedEx Was Not Started as a Specified Courier Service

FedEx was founded on the idea of picking up

cheques from the 12 Federal Reserve banks
in the United States, flying them to a central
hub, and then delivering the cheques to the
federal reserve member banks the next day,
according to creator Fred Smith's business
plan from 1971.
FedEx Earned Its Investment by Gambling
Fred Smith was unable to raise funds, obtain loans, or attract investors because the company was
losing $1 million each month. Only $5,000 remained in the company accounts at the conclusion of the
working week, on Friday, which was insufficient for the company to continue operating.
Smith made the decision to take severe measures. He travelled to Las Vegas from the business's
headquarters in Little Rock, Arkansas, and spent the weekend gambling with company monies.
  The Secretive Logo Design
Examine the letters E and X closely. In the white space between the two
characters, there should be an arrow. The arrow is meant to send a
concealed message about FedEx. The arrow defines the work of FedEx,
which is to deliver from point A to Point B.
The First Firm to Invent Tracking Numbers
FedEx is debatingly acknowledged as the inventor of tracking numbers. It is
estimated that FedEx invented the tracking number in the late 1970s. 

the logistic industry. It’s one of the most thriving industries and beneficial
industries to work within.
 FedEx Stands for
More Than Shipping
and Courier Service
Undoubtedly, FedEx is highly
acknowledged for its courier shipping
facility. However, it is not restricted to the
shipping service only. It also provides
multiple e-commerce services and custom
brokerage services under the Logistic
brand of FedEx. FedEx is also known to
have its role in electronic repairs and 3D
printing.
 The Movie “Cast Away” Is Inspired by FedEx Principles

FedEx is truly appreciated for its on-time

deliveries. The concept of the movie "Cast
Away" is highly inspired by FedEx and created
a great marketing strategy for FedEx with zero
fees.
The main character of the movie Chuck Noland
is shown as the system analyst of FedEx who
gets stranded on an island after a plane crash
due to a storm. He managed to survive four
years on the island and successfully makes an
exit from the island with one unopened and un-
delivered courier in his hand.
 FedEx Owns 697 Aircraft for Smooth Work
In the year 1973, FedEx first delivered with the help of aircraft. On 17th April, 14 small
aircraft flew from Memphis and delivered to 25 different US cities. From there on, FedEx is
known to deliver with the help of aircraft whenever required.
 FedEx Does Not
Ship Everything
Irrespective of the belief that FedEx can transport anything through its courier service. It is not the
truth. FedEx also has its own terms and condition which does not allow the shipping service for a few
products. Any kind of animal is not transported by FedEx. 
 FedEx Express is the world's largest express
transportation provider, providing fast and
reliable services for more than 3.6 million items
Conclusion each business day, thanks to unmatched air
route authorities and transportation
infrastructure, and cutting-edge information
technologies.  the years.