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flag FedEx posts strong quarter; industry faces freight slump, efficiency shifts, and AI-driven transformation.

flag FedEx reported strong fiscal first-quarter results with $23.5 billion in revenue and a 31% rise in operating income, driven by network improvements and strategic execution despite a challenging freight environment. flag UPS is undergoing a $9 billion transformation, closing facilities and cutting jobs to boost efficiency, while maintaining profitability amid declining volume. flag Industry-wide, freight volumes are down, with rail and intermodal shipments falling in late 2025, and truckload demand mixed. flag Digital freight platforms powered by AI are gaining traction, and USPS is expanding last-mile delivery to improve speed and revenue. flag The Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger faces regulatory scrutiny and labor opposition. flag Despite headwinds, supply chain leaders are investing in automation, resilience, and talent retention, with a projected manufacturing rebound in 2026.

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