FedEx (NYSE:FDX) on Tuesday suspended its domestic express freight services due to a staff shortage as cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus rose.
The Memphis-based delivery firm said it is suspending the economy domestic FedEx express freight, including FedEx two-day freight and FedEx three-day freight services.
International economy freight pick-up services, which had been paused earlier, resumed on Monday, FedEx added.
Last month, the company had warned that rising cases of the omicron variant had caused a staff shortage and delay in shipments transported on aircraft.
Severe winter storms around the country and staff shortages had forced several U.S. airlines to cancel flights last month.
U.S. coronavirus deaths rose by at least 2,266 on Monday to a total of 890,049 compared to 887,783 previous day
FedEx Monday revealed results from its "Delivery for Good" program.
"Our business requires," said the news release, "that we maintain a team of skilled logistics experts, pilots, and drivers that spans the globe, as well as an unparalleled fleet of trucks, airplanes, and other vehicles.
"When disaster strikes and there’s not a moment to lose, we have the infrastructure in place to help facilitate a swift response. Our people mobilize the FedEx global fleet and use shipping expertise to deliver urgently-needed supplies quickly and efficiently to relief organizations."
In FY21, the release concludes, "FedEx shipped $89.6 million worth of goods via 82,000 shipments to non-profit programs doing good around the world."
FDX opened Tuesday up $10.11, or 4.1%, to $255.97.
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