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General Category => Economy/Business => Topic started by: Applewood on June 07, 2019, 09:53:47 pm

Title: FedEx Express cuts ties with Amazon for U.S. domestic deliveries
Post by: Applewood on June 07, 2019, 09:53:47 pm
FedEx Express cuts ties with Amazon for U.S. domestic deliveries

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FedEx Express has cut ties with Amazon for U.S. domestic deliveries, the company announced Friday.

The express delivery company's current contract with Amazon ends on June 30, a FedEx spokesperson said. FedEx said the decision comes "as we focus on serving the broader e-commerce market.

https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/money/industries/logistics/2019/06/07/fedex-amazon-cut-ties-u-s-domestic-deliveries/1383075001/ (https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/money/industries/logistics/2019/06/07/fedex-amazon-cut-ties-u-s-domestic-deliveries/1383075001/)
Title: Re: FedEx Express cuts ties with Amazon for U.S. domestic deliveries
Post by: Applewood on June 07, 2019, 10:00:46 pm
Whatever the reason -- I'm glad to hear this news.  After years of deliveries from them, Fed Ex suddenly couldn't find my house anymore.  Customer service was useless.  Even complained to Amazon about them.   

Amazon now has its own delivery service if what I order is available from the local distribution center and it is developing drones and other delivery services of its own.  Much of the time if an outside delivery service is needed, I get my stuff through USPS.  My mailman knows where I live. 
Title: Re: FedEx Express cuts ties with Amazon for U.S. domestic deliveries
Post by: kevindavis007 on June 11, 2019, 01:46:32 pm
Not surprised, I have noticed that they are either using the USPS, UPS, or their own delivery service.  Big loss for FedEx.
Title: Re: FedEx Express cuts ties with Amazon for U.S. domestic deliveries
Post by: Applewood on June 11, 2019, 04:36:45 pm
Quote from: kevindavis on June 11, 2019, 01:46:32 pm
Not surprised, I have noticed that they are either using the USPS, UPS, or their own delivery service.  Big loss for FedEx.

Well, if Fed Ex treats other customers the way it has treated me, then the loss of business is well deserved. 
Title: Re: FedEx Express cuts ties with Amazon for U.S. domestic deliveries
Post by: kevindavis007 on June 11, 2019, 04:51:18 pm
Quote from: Applewood on June 11, 2019, 04:36:45 pm
Well, if Fed Ex treats other customers the way it has treated me, then the loss of business is well deserved.


As I said their loss.
Title: Re: FedEx Express cuts ties with Amazon for U.S. domestic deliveries
Post by: Wingnut on June 11, 2019, 04:56:10 pm
Quote from: kevindavis on June 11, 2019, 01:46:32 pm
Not surprised, I have noticed that they are either using the USPS, UPS, or their own delivery service.  Big loss for FedEx.

I disagree.  And so does the market. AmEx stock went up after the announcement.  It was not a profitable venture.  Well it was for Amazon but not so much for the American Express.   
Title: Re: FedEx Express cuts ties with Amazon for U.S. domestic deliveries
Post by: Applewood on June 11, 2019, 07:07:22 pm
Quote from: The Ghost on June 11, 2019, 04:56:10 pm
I disagree.  And so does the market. AmEx stock went up after the announcement.  It was not a profitable venture.  Well it was for Amazon but not so much for the American Express.   

Did you mean Fed Ex?
Title: Re: FedEx Express cuts ties with Amazon for U.S. domestic deliveries
Post by: Wingnut on June 11, 2019, 07:10:15 pm
Quote from: Applewood on June 11, 2019, 07:07:22 pm
Did you mean Fed Ex?

Yeah I did.   Brain farted....
Thanks!   :cool:
Title: Re: FedEx Express cuts ties with Amazon for U.S. domestic deliveries
Post by: libertybele on June 11, 2019, 08:31:55 pm
I too have experienced problems with FedEx, though not on an Amazon order.  Amazon still rules when it comes to expedient delivery.  We'll see what happens now that FedEx is out of the picture.