Fred Smith, FedEx founder who revolutionised package delivery business, dies at 80
- Posted on June 22, 2025
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Fred Smith, FedEx founder who revolutionised package delivery business, dies at 80

Fred Smith, the visionary behind FedEx Corp. and a Marine Corp veteran, passed away at 80. He revolutionized express delivery with his "hub and spokes" system, transforming FedEx into a global logistics giant handling 17 million shipments daily. Smith's innovative approach significantly impacted American business by emphasizing time-sensitive deliveries.