FedEx announced Tuesday the debut of a new same-day delivery option as shipping companies nationwide compete to offer faster service to customers demanding quicker order fulfillment.
The new offering, dubbed FedEx SameDay Local, was developed in partnership with last-mile delivery technology firm OneRail. Customers can select specific delivery timeframes, including two-hour windows or end-of-day arrival. The shipping giant says the program connects customers to over 1,000 delivery providers nationwide through technology that pairs orders with the closest available vehicle and driver.
The announcement reflects broader industry efforts to build faster fulfillment capabilities and strengthen last-mile delivery networks as consumer expectations for rapid, flexible shipping continue to climb.
Amazon recently expanded its rapid delivery options earlier this month, introducing one-hour and three-hour shipping across multiple U.S. markets. This expansion comes amid growing competition from retail giants Walmart and Target, both of which are also enhancing their same-day and next-day delivery capabilities.
According to FedEx, the new service enhances the company’s capacity to serve customers throughout the entire delivery process, spanning long-distance transportation to neighborhood-level fulfillment.
