Comment / Analysis: FedEx still in great shape and busy on all fronts every day

© Bigapplestock

“Every time we make an investment decision at FedEx we ask ourselves: what is the return on investment?” – Fred Smith, FedEx founder and chief executive.

If FedEx’s latest financial performance is anything to go by, it won’t be long before the company has another multibillion-dollar deal under its belt – although, even in its current shape and form, it doesn’t have much of an issue in creating more shareholder value.

Nonetheless, this is a pivotal time for integrated transport companies, with ...