FedEx adopts Hedera ledger, targets automation-led growth and plans InPost acquisition

FedEx adopts Hedera ledger to speed cross‑border shipments

FedEx is joining the Hedera Council as it pushes to digitize global shipments and reduce friction in international trade. The logistics giant says it will operate a node on the Hedera network and contribute operational expertise to help build a governed, enterprise‑grade distributed ledger that can verify and notarize shipment data across parties and jurisdictions. FedEx frames the move as part of a broader shift to make commerce operate “at the speed of data” rather than the speed of paper or checkpoints.

Company executives say Hedera’s neutral trust layer supports automation, continuous compliance and enhanced digital visibility without forcing companies to centralize sensitive operational data. Vishal Talwar, FedEx’s chief digital and information officer and president of FedEx Dataworks, says trusted data must be shareable and verifiable at scale without increasing risk, and that Hedera enables verification while allowing enterprises to retain control of proprietary information. Tom Sylvester, president of the Hedera Council, adds that FedEx’s operational insight will be valuable as the industry transitions toward digitally native supply chains.

FedEx expects the collaboration to underpin interoperable, multi‑platform ecosystems where firms build differentiated services on top of Hedera’s notarization and trust services. The company positions the initiative as enabling smarter, more automated supply chains that reduce cross‑border frictions, improve visibility and support secure, shared data verification among carriers, shippers and regulators over time.

Investor day highlights growth strategy, automation bets

At an investor event in Memphis, FedEx also lays out multi‑year growth targets and a capital plan focused on automation and digital tools. Management targets roughly $98 billion in consolidated revenue by fiscal 2029 (excluding the freight spin‑off), about a 4% compound annual growth rate, and projects about $6 billion in free cash flow and an operating income near $8 billion with an 8% margin. The company details investments in automation hubs, AI‑driven routing, expanded parcel locker networks and advanced package sorting to lower unit costs and raise service levels.

European expansion via InPost deal

FedEx announces an agreement to buy European delivery firm InPost for €15.60 per share, underscoring Europe’s role in its international margin ambitions. Executives identify Europe as a key driver of the company’s targeted 8% international operating margin as FedEx integrates new business lines and digital capabilities.