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FedEx Establishes Life Sciences Division to Capture High-Margin Healthcare Market

FedEx has created a dedicated organizational unit focused on healthcare and pharmaceutical logistics. This marks a strategic pivot toward high-value customer segments as traditional volume-driven business declines. The carrier's latest quarterly results reflect gains in high-margin parcel and freight services. Industry observers note carriers are increasingly targeting healthcare logistics as a growth lever. Pharmaceutical companies demonstrate willingness to pay premium rates for reliability and compliance capabilities. The move signals FedEx's shift away from lower-margin volume business toward customer segments offering stronger profitability and longer-term contracts.