FedEx plans to operationalize an automated truck unloading robot system in collaboration with Berkshire Grey, a company providing AI-integrated robotic solutions for supply chains.
FedEx will close over 475 facilities by 2027 under its Network 2.0 strategy, merging express and ground operations to reduce costs and streamline delivery routes.
At its 2026 investor day, FedEx announced four strategic priorities, focusing on high-margin segments, digitalization, cost optimization, and plans to spin off its less-than-truckload freight segment.
FedEx is set to deploy an automated robot system developed by Berkshire Grey to unload goods from shipping containers, aiming to enhance efficiency and safety across its delivery network.
Changes to FedEx and UPS surcharges, effective from January, could lead to increased shipping costs for businesses sending large packages, according to parcel pricing experts.
UPS and FedEx delivery discounts rebounded in Q4/2025, but were insufficient to offset the sharp rise in shipping rates, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.
