FedEx Delivery Delays Stretch for Weeks After Storms Hit Memphis Hub

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FedEx is struggling with significant delays in delivering packages long after mid-February winter storms sent many parts of the country into a deep freeze, including the delivery company’s Memphis, Tenn., hub

Lorraine Williams drove 45 minutes to Atlanta’s airport on the night of Feb. 22 and paid $136 to FedEx Corp. to make sure her package would get to New Orleans in two days. It took more than a week to arrive.winter storms sent many parts of the country into a deep freeze

, including the delivery company’s Memphis, Tenn., hub. Last week, about one- quarter of FedEx Express shipments didn’t arrive on time, according to ShipMatrix, which tracks the industry. FedEx said it has been adding shifts and staff to catch up with the backlog and expects service levels to return to normal by the end of the week. “We are working as quickly as possible to deliver customer packages that have been delayed by this national service disruption,” a spokeswoman said. “We deeply regret the impact this has had on our customers, and we are working with them to resolve any delivery issues.

FedEx and United Parcel Service Inc. are coming off a year in which they handled a record number of U.S. packages, as millions of people stayed in their homes and turned to e-commerce during

 

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This story might need a follow up. Latest Fedex earnings are through the roof. It's been a full year since they suspended any money-back guarantees because of Covid. 23% increase in revenue vs. 183% increase in income YoY is a substantial difference.

Still with the excuses?!?

I was supposed to be inseminated today...... canceled due to Fedex delays. Sperm hasn’t left CA. I attended several appointments, took hormone medicine, and made sacrifices to prepare. I feel so devastated. I’ve cried several times today.

I’ve been trying to get someone to pay attention to the missing AegisSciences Covid tests since February 20! Thanks for finally noticing 🙂

Gogo FedEx! You can do it!

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