First FedEx Flight Direct to Haiti with Relief Supplies Departs

The first FedEx Express direct flight to Haiti departs from Miami International Airport with food and water for the Haiti Earthquake victims. The FedEx Express Boeing freighter will deliver up to 40,000 pounds of relief supplies donated by local, Florida nonprofit organizations. Juan Cento, FedEx Express President, Latin America and Caribbean Division will be on-site for media interviews. The flight left on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at approximately 9:30am EST from the FedEx Express Gateway Hub.

Corporate Support Boosts Haiti Relief Effort:

FedEx, Health Care Companies Step Up For Direct Relief International’s Quake Response SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Direct Relief International’s efforts to assist victims of the Haiti earthquake were today bolstered by FedEx, which is covering all air freight shipping costs for  Direct Relief’s response, as well as dozens of other corporations that are providing cash or in-kind contributions.

Taking Time To Recognize A FedEx Blogger - Mitch Jackson

Earlier this month Ethisphere named FedEx Citizenship blogger Mitch Jackson to its 2009 list of 100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics. 

FedEx on History Channel: Deadline Delivery

Would you like to know how FedEx Express is able to get a crucial medicine from Shanghai to New York City in less than 16 hours?  If the answer is yes, then tune in to the History Channel at 10 p.m.EDT/9 p.m. CDT on December 30*. The one-hour docudrama reveals the people, passion and commitment behind the FedEx. Background

Fred Smith on Energy and Cap-and-Trade

FedEx Chairman Fred Smith appeared on CNNMoney.com after the company announced its Q2FY10 earnings report. The following video is being presented with permission from CNNMoney.com