FedEx – Interesting and Fun Facts

FedEx is a shipping and logistics company.

Federal Express was founded in 1971 by Frederick W. Smith in Little Rock, Arkansas (USA).

The current headquarters are in Memphis, Tennessee (USA).

FedEx interesting facts

1. It was the first shipping company to use jet aircraft.

2. FedEx delivers shipments in 220 countries around the world.

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3. FedEx has as many as 659 aircraft.

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4. The Polish courier company Opek Sp. z o.o. was purchased by FedEx in April 2012.

5. The company was the first to introduce a “package tracking” system.

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6. As one of the first courier companies, it offered the possibility of sending a parcel at night.

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FedEx questions and answers

What does FedEx stand for?

It is short for Federal Express.

Answer: Marta

How many people do FedEx employ worldwide in total?

In 2018, the number of employees was approximately 425,000.

Answer: Jane