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FedEx Corp. reported a global economic impact of $126 billion in fiscal year 2025
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Asia Pacific accounted for $5.7 billion of the total, with $1.6 billion attributed to indirect impact alone
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FedEx expanded routes and facilities across APAC, including new US-Singapore flights, expanded China-US services, and new infrastructure in Indonesia and Thailand
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FedEx contracted with 100,000 suppliers in 2024, 90% of which were small and medium enterprises; 73% of APAC procurement spending went to small businesses
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The company advanced digital and AI-driven logistics tools, including customs brokerage enhancements and supply chain automation
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Sustainability efforts included EV fleet expansion, solar power installations, SAF deployment, and broader electrification initiatives
FedEx Corp. reported a global economic impact of $126 billion in fiscal year 2025 (FY25), driven by its worldwide transportation network and expanding portfolio of digital and logistics solutions, according to the company’s recently-released Global Economic Impact Report.
The study, prepared in consultation with Dun & Bradstreet, outlines both direct and indirect contributions across key sectors and highlights what the company calls the “FedEx Effect” on global commerce.
FedEx said its network continues to expand alongside the Asia Pacific region’s rising economic weight.
The company employs tens of thousands of workers across 43 APAC markets and directly contributed 0.1 percent to net economic activity in the region’s transportation, storage, and communications sector. Indirect contributions reached $1.6 billion in FY25.
Combined direct and indirect economic contributions to APAC totaled approximately $5.7 billion, with $510 million flowing into the transportation, storage, and communications sector, and $484 million into manufacturing.
“Asia Pacific is one of the most dynamic and diverse markets in the world,” said Salil Chari, senior vice president for marketing and customer experience at FedEx Asia Pacific.
“It holds 60% of the world’s population and is an increasingly important driver of the global economy. That means the FedEx Effect has a particularly significant impact here and will continue to do so into the future,” Chari said.
FedEx’s direct economic impact in FY25 was 1.6 times larger than the average for companies with more than 100,000 employees in Dun & Bradstreet’s database, underscoring the scale of its global operations.
The company said it continues to position itself as a key trade partner by leveraging its long history of connecting businesses worldwide, its deep understanding of complex global supply chains, and its expertise in customs brokerage.
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“FedEx continues to be a valuable trade partner and help customers navigate and optimize their supply chains. By analyzing changing regulations and trade patterns, FedEx has been able to adjust capacity across its network to meet customers’ evolving needs,” the company said.
FedEx strengthened its APAC footprint in FY25 through new flights, expanded cargo capacity, and investments in regional infrastructure. This included direct round-trip services between Singapore and the United States, as well as a new route connecting Guangzhou with Bangalore, the UAE, Liège, and Paris.
The company also increased frequencies on the Qingdao-Memphis and Xiamen-Anchorage-Memphis routes and opened new facilities in Denpasar and Laem Chabang, Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor, to support rising Southeast Asian trade.
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Supply chain and small business support
In 2024, small- and medium-sized enterprises made up 90% of FedEx’s 100,000 suppliers worldwide. APAC suppliers accounted for $1.9 billion in procurement spending, with 73% going to small businesses.
FedEx continued rolling out digital tools, including AI-enabled brokerage platforms that streamline customs clearance, reduce delays, and help companies adjust to shifting regulatory environments.
On innovation and sustainability, the report notes progress toward the company’s goal of achieving carbon-neutral operations by 2040.
FedEx expanded its EV fleet in several APAC markets, deployed additional charging infrastructure, and brought solar power online at its South Pacific Regional Hub in Singapore. The company also secured more than three million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, for use at Los Angeles International Airport.
Community investments, through FedEx Cares, the company directed $55.5 million toward global nonprofit programs, disaster relief, volunteer initiatives, and youth entrepreneurship. This included support for 40 schools and communities in China via the Library Program.
“For more than 50 years, FedEx has shaped global commerce by offering innovative shipping services that bring communities closer together,” said Raj Subramaniam, president and CEO of FedEx Corporation. “Our culture of innovation, paired with our team’s steadfast commitment to outstanding service and bold ideas, enabled the FedEx network to continue fueling worldwide progress this past year through a rapidly evolving trade landscape and shifts in supply chains.”
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