Sleeper Picks: FedEx St. Jude Classic

FedEx Corp.’s recent decision to incorporate package size in the pricing of its ground service will result in a significant boost in shipping costs – but it could also open up competitive opportunities for the U.S. Postal Service. FedEx surprised shippers and industry observers with the announcement that it will adopt […] More: continued here

Woodbridge, NJ — O.K., this isn’t exactly new news, but noteworthy and fun to look at, if nothing else. Back in July, FedEx Ground, a unit of FedEx that ships small packages, announced it was building what it hailed as the nation’s largest rooftop solar installation at its Woodbridge, N.J. distribution hub. More: continued here

Meruelo Maddux Properties, Inc. , a self-managed, full-service real estate company that develops, redevelops and owns commercial and residential properties, today announced the receipt of an additional approximate $5.3 million in cash proceeds from the sale of a property located at 2000 San Fernando Road that is 100% occupied by FedEx. More: continued here

Associated Press – July 5, 2008 4:13 PM ET BALTIMORE (AP) – FedEx prides itself on reliability. But a mistaken delivery tipped off police to a 200-pound shipment of marijuana that someone tried… More: continued here

GREENSBORO — One company is stepping up to help people seeking employment. FedEx announced on Thursday that on March 10, it will print 25 copies of people’s resume for free. More: continued here

The U.S. is targeting America’s two biggest shipping companies, FedEx Inc. and United Parcel Service Inc., as part of an expanding crackdown against illegal sales of prescription painkillers More: continued here