FedEx Halts Deliveries to Saudi Arabia: A Sudden Shift in Operations

FedEx has suddenly suspended economy parcel and freight services to Saudi Arabia from six major countries, including Brazil, India, Taiwan, Japan, China, and Great Britain. The company announced the decision on Monday without offering a specific reason for the halt.

Customers in these countries can no longer use FedEx’s economy shipping options to send packages to Saudi Arabia, though the company said priority services remain available. FedEx assured customers that the suspension was temporary and that services would resume as soon as possible, but it did not provide a timeline.

The move comes as FedEx continues making adjustments to its global operations. In June, the company said it would merge its Express, Ground, and Services divisions into a single unit. It recently announced plans to spin off FedEx Freight into a standalone public company. Additionally, FedEx has implemented a general rate increase for 2025, raising shipping costs across various service levels.

FedEx’s decision to suspend economy shipping to Saudi Arabia has left many customers looking for alternatives. The company has not commented further on the reasons behind the suspension.

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