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FedEx Enters the Same-Day Delivery Race

FedEx is stepping up its push into faster shipping with the launch of FedEx SameDay Local, a new service that offers two-hour or end-of-day delivery options at checkout.

In partnership with last-mile provider OneRail, the service connects retailers to a network of more than 1,000 delivery providers, automatically matching orders with drivers and providing real-time tracking from pickup to delivery. The rollout is currently limited to select large retailers, with plans to expand.

The move is designed to help businesses compete with major players like Amazon and Walmart, both of which continue to invest heavily in rapid delivery. Unlike those giants, FedEx’s model gives retailers the flexibility to either absorb the cost of faster shipping or pass it on to customers.

As demand for speed and convenience grows, FedEx’s latest offering signals how critical last-mile delivery has become in the evolving e-commerce landscape.