Why is Memphis, Tennessee, the location of FedEx's SuperHub?

Memphis is near the mean population center of the US, allowing FedEx to reach the most people in the shortest amount of time.

What is the primary reason FedEx and other cargo airlines use older aircraft?

Older aircraft are cheaper to purchase, so the companies don't have to worry about using them enough to offset their cost.

Explain why Anchorage, Alaska, is an important hub for cargo airlines like FedEx.

Anchorage is a perfect stop-over point for flights from the US to Asia. It allows for sorting and processing packages, and reduces the need for non-stop flights.

According to the video, how does FedEx handle shipments to small towns that don't warrant a direct flight to Memphis?

FedEx uses smaller propeller aircraft from the destinations of their larger jets to reach small towns.

Calculating Shipping Costs Lesson Plan for Grade 9th Grade

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I can calculate the cost of shipping a package based on weight, size, and destination.

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The three major consumer courier companies that facilitate overnight shipping are FedEx, DHL, and UPS.
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FedEx's most important hub is located in Memphis, Tennessee because it is centrally located to the mean population center of the US.
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To maintain current shipping times, FedEx and UPS use Anchorage, Alaska as a stop-over point for flights from the US to Asia to process through customs and sort packages.

Calculating Shipping Costs

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