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March 2026 - FedEx Express Corporation (FedEx), the world's largest express transportation company, was named one of Fast Company's 2026 most innovative logistics companies, highlighting the impact of its groundbreaking efforts to reshape global trade, simplify the cross-border shipping experience, and strengthen economic resilience for businesses and consumers worldwide. As the largest company recognized in the logistics sector, FedEx brings unmatched scale and influence, underscoring its leadership in driving industry innovation. Drawing on more than 50 years of expertise, FedEx continues to enable and expand global trade. From helping small businesses bring their dreams to life and products to the world, to transporting critical healthcare shipments where they're needed most, FedEx works to make global supply chains smarter for everyone. Key innovations Fast Company highlighted: - Customs AI - A generative-AI assistant (chatbot) embedded into the FedEx Ship Manager™ platform that guides customers through Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) selection and shipment documentation
- HTS assists customers in their selection of correct HTS codes for U.S. import clearance
- FedEx International Shipping Assist (FISA) - A no-fee, self-service tool on fedex.com that recommends Harmonized System codes, estimates duties and taxes, and provides required customs forms
- FedEx Import Tool (FiT) - Enables electronic payment of duties and taxes for importers without a FedEx account, deployed across key U.S., Asia Pacific (APAC), and Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and Africa (MEISA) regions
- Tariff Resource Hub & Regulatory Shipping News - Centralized guidance and trusted education platforms complemented by regional webinars engaging thousands of participants
In response to regulatory supply chain shifts in 2025, FedEx: - Expanded customs brokerage capacity and adjusted network resources to maintain service levels
- Accelerated rollout of AI-driven clearance and classification tools to reduce delays and surprise fees
- Launched education campaigns and webinars to help shippers and consumers navigate evolving rules
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