FedEx shipping supplies are shown 09 Nov

Miami, UNITED STATES: FedEx shipping supplies are shown 09 November 2006, in Miami, Florida. FedEx provides access to the global marketplace through a network of supply chain, transportation, business and related information services. The world's largest cargo carrier uses a fleet of over 671 aircraft and 22,000 local delivery trucks to move packages. The company incorporated in June 1971 and officially began operations on 17 April, 1973, with the launch of 14 small aircraft from Memphis International Airport. On that night, Federal Express delivered 186 packages to 25 US cities from Rochester, New York to Miami, Florida. Company headquarters were moved to Memphis, Tennessee, a city selected for its geographical center to the original target market cities for small packages. In addition, the Memphis weather was excellent and rarely caused closures at Memphis International Airport. Following the first of several international acquisitions, intercontinental operations began in 1984 with service to Europe and Asia. AFP PHOTO/Robert SULLIVAN (Photo credit should read ROBERT SULLIVAN/AFP via Getty Images)