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FedEx Stands Up Special Operation to Help Fight COVID-19

3/30/2020

 
Effort is a collaboration with the U.S. Government and Major Retailers
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March 23, 2020
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 23, 2020—FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, today announced it stood up a special operation over the weekend to help the U.S. government quickly move COVID-19 test specimens from more than 50 remote drive-thru testing centers at major retailers across 12 states. This critical mission, led by the White House, Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), was a collaborative effort among retailers and healthcare companies to enable quick processing of COVID-19 test specimens to help prevent spread of the virus.

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UPS press release March 30th 2020 on COVID and part of President Trump's Emergency Coronavirus Task Force.

3/30/2020

 
US 03/30/20
Atlanta, GA
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  • Working with global companies to transport testing kits, personal protection equipment (PPE) and medical devices needed in support of public safety and to speed diagnosis and therapy for COVID-19
  • Supporting FEMA, Project Airbridge, and other government agencies with supply chain and shipping services for respirators, test kits, and PPE across the U.S.
  • Helping U.S. state health agencies secure needed supplies and set up testing sites at state-designated locations
  • UPS is also working with Henry Schein, McKesson, and other valued customers to facilitate movement of PPE and other needed materials from suppliers to testing centers and distributors all over the US
  •  Assisting DuPont, and numerous other companies such as Uline, Grainger and Taylor Corporation, with the logistics and transportation of supplies for drive-through test centers
  • Distributing critical, life-saving medications to physician offices, health systems and veterinary clinics in support of AmerisourceBergen
  • Moving new FDA approved rapid-response test kits to test sites across the country to help flatten the curve of the virus’s impact

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COVID-19 Virus Update

3/26/2020

 
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AFMS hopes you and your families, friends and Co-workers are all safe and healthy.  We all know this is a very challenging time we are all in due to the COVID-19 virus and resulting economic impact.

AFMS wanted to provide our clients and every shipper a heads up that both FedEx and UPS announced a Global Suspension of Money Back Guarantee due to COVID-19 starting 3/23/20 and 3/24/2020. 

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How Can I Save Money On Shipping?

3/26/2020

 
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One of the most complicated operations for many small businesses is shipping merchandise. Without proper planning, business owners can easily find themselves overpaying for deliveries or losing sales because of inconsistent shipping to customers.

It's important to manage your shipping costs directly to keep them from affecting your business' bottom line. Here are a few factors small business owners ought to consider to help save money on shipping.

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FedEx and UPS Immediately Suspend Guaranteed Service Refunds (GSR's)

3/25/2020

 
FedEx and UPS have immediately suspended Guaranteed Service Refunds. Read below for details

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4 Mistakes To Avoid During Parcel Contract Negotiations

3/24/2020

 
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It's no secret that carriers typically update their rates and contracts every year. But many businesses don't review their carrier contracts despite these changes. While it's true that you need a carrier to make your necessary shipments, it's important to have clarity about what impacts your carrier's shipping efforts.

To help you avoid losing money and other potential problems with your own parcel contract, consider the four most common mistakes businesses make during their parcel contract negotiations.

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