News / FedEx unveils plan to consolidate Express and Ground parcel networks

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FedEx is to consolidate its Express and Ground networks next year into a single unit running a fully integrated air-ground network.

The transition will also bring in other business units, like FedEx Services into the new Federal Express Corp, while FedEx Freight, the integrator’s LTL arm, will continue as a standalone company.

“This organisational evolution reflects how we represent ourselves in the marketplace – focused on flexibility, efficiency and intelligence,” said FedEx president and CEO Raj Subramaniam.

The move should also strengthen management efforts ...