Mumbai, India, 06th November, 2025 – FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) has released its annual Global Economic Impact Report, highlighting the company’s worldwide network and its role in driving innovation during fiscal year 2025 (FY25). Produced in collaboration with Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE: DNB), the report quantifies the positive impact FedEx has on individuals, businesses, and communities globally — the so-called “FedEx Effect.”
Driving Global Commerce
“For more than 50 years, FedEx has shaped global commerce by delivering innovative shipping solutions that connect communities worldwide,” said Raj Subramaniam, President and CEO, FedEx Corporation. “Our culture of innovation and our team’s commitment to service excellence enabled the FedEx network to continue fueling progress in a rapidly evolving trade landscape.”
The report reveals that FedEx contributed $126 billion in direct and indirect impact to the global economy in FY25, reflecting the scale and efficiency of its integrated global network.
Impact in India and MEISA
FedEx connects the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and Africa (MEISA) with the rest of the world, operating across 220 countries and territories. India continues to play a pivotal role as a high-growth market and digital hub.
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Economic Contribution: FedEx contributed 0.1% to net economic output in MEISA’s Transportation, Storage, and Communications sector, and $330 million indirectly to the region’s economy — a 17% increase from FY24.
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Innovation & AI: By embedding AI into operations, tools like the FedEx Import Tool (FiT) are digitizing logistics, reducing clearance times, and enabling smarter cross-border trade.
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Connectivity: The new Guangzhou–Bengaluru air route enhances export speed and reliability for South India’s manufacturing clusters.
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Local Supplier Support: In CY24, FedEx spent $704 million with MEISA suppliers, 82% with small businesses, with 88% of suppliers being small enterprises, demonstrating support for local entrepreneurship.
Global Impact Highlights
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Trade: FedEx helps businesses navigate complex global supply chains, optimize operations, and adapt to changing regulations.
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Operational Enhancements: Investments include a Memphis automated sort facility, a Life Science Center in the Netherlands, a freight and parcel facility in Thailand, and a new international service station in Brazil.
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Small & Medium Businesses (SMBs): 90% of FedEx’s 100,000 contracted suppliers were SMBs, supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs. Tools like the Collaborative Shipping Tool simplify international trade and supply chain management.
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Intelligent Innovation: FedEx leverages AI and process intelligence to create smarter, more flexible supply chains, streamline customs, and optimize operations globally.
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Sustainability: Advancing toward carbon-neutral operations by 2040, FedEx invests in renewable energy, fleet electrification, alternative fuels, and air fleet modernization. FY25 saw the first major U.S. deployment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), securing 3 million gallons for LAX.
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Community Giving: Through FedEx Cares, the company contributed $55.5 million to nonprofit initiatives, logged over 81,000 volunteer hours, and leveraged its global network for critical disaster relief.
Conclusion
With a combination of innovative solutions, AI integration, and robust global connectivity, FedEx continues to enhance trade efficiency, empower businesses, and support communities worldwide. Its FY25 report highlights the ongoing impact of the FedEx network as a catalyst for economic growth, operational excellence, and sustainable progress.