Key Moments
- FedEx introduced its FedEx SameDay Local service in partnership with last-mile software provider OneRail.
- The new offering connects customers to more than 1,000 delivery providers and enables two-hour and end-of-day delivery windows.
- The launch follows recent fast-delivery expansions by Amazon, Walmart, and Target as demand for rapid fulfillment grows.
New Same-Day Service Targets Last-Mile Speed
March 24 (Reuters) – FedEx announced on Tuesday that it has rolled out a same-day delivery product developed together with last-mile delivery software company OneRail, as retailers and logistics operators push to accelerate order fulfillment.
The service, branded FedEx SameDay Local, allows customers to select tighter delivery windows, including a two-hour option as well as end-of-day delivery. According to FedEx, the platform links users to a nationwide network of over 1,000 delivery providers via a system that assigns orders to the closest available vehicle and driver.
Positioning Within a Rapid-Fulfillment Arms Race
The introduction of FedEx SameDay Local comes as businesses across the delivery ecosystem channel investment into faster fulfillment capabilities and more robust last-mile infrastructure. The objective is to satisfy growing customer expectations for speed and flexibility in how and when orders are delivered.
Earlier this month, Amazon expanded its own rapid-delivery services by introducing one‑hour and three‑hour shipping options in markets across the United States. This move has unfolded against a backdrop of rising competition from Walmart and Target, which are also scaling out same‑day and next‑day offerings.
Service Features and Market Context
| Provider | Service/Capability | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| FedEx | FedEx SameDay Local | Same-day service with two-hour and end-of-day windows; uses a network of 1,000+ delivery providers and proximity-based order matching. |
| Amazon | Fast-delivery options | Recently added one‑hour and three‑hour shipping in U.S. markets. |
| Walmart, Target | Same‑ and next‑day delivery | Expanding rapid-delivery capabilities amid intensifying competition. |
Strategic Role in FedEx’s Network
FedEx said the launch of FedEx SameDay Local extends its capacity to serve customers across the entire delivery chain, spanning long-haul transportation through to local fulfillment.
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