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Video: Overnight shipping

This week’s video describes how overnight shipping works. Watch to find out how!

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. How big is FedEx?
  2. Where is FedEx’s superhub and why is it located there?
  3. How does the superhub operate?
  4. How does FedEx operate to smaller destinations?
  5. Is every package sent through the superhub?
  6. Why is Anchorage so important to FedEx?
  7. Why do FedEx and other shippers buy old aircraft?
  8. Is this the same for commercial airlines?

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How Overnight Shipping Works

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