FedEx and Hedera are creating the next generation of global supply chains
- The US logistics company FedEx joined the Hedera Council, thereby documenting its decision to use Hedera’s distributed ledger technology as the technical basis for the company’s future.
- International flows of goods should become more efficient, transparent and tamper-proof, in keeping with the company’s goal of operating logistical processes at the “speed of data instead of the speed of paper”.
In a global environment where supply chains are becoming increasingly complex and regulatory requirements are becoming increasingly stringent, FedEx sees Hedera as a neutral, scalable and business-friendly infrastructure.
Internationally renowned companies are represented in the Hedera Council: Google, IBM, Dell, LG, Boeing and Deutsche Telekom are among them.
FedEx is now an organization that has decades of operational experience in global transportation. FedEx will operate its own Hedera node and participate in governance decisions.
In contrast to “classic” public blockchains, the council model does not leave network control to anonymous validators, but to specific, identifiable companies. This structure was crucial for FedEx because it was compliant with regulations and yet flexible enough to be technologically open.
Hybrid model for sensitive logistics data
FedEx plans to use Hedera not as a full database, but as a “verification layer.” Customer data, internal tracking information and customs documents remain in your own systems. Only cryptographic hashes are stored on the Hedera Chain, which serve as immutable proof. This hybrid model allows partners, authorities and customers to verify the authenticity of documents and status reports in real time without disclosing sensitive information. This can reduce fraud risks, accelerate compliance processes and make international supply chains more efficient.
Importance for global logistics
The FedEx-Hedera cooperation is seen as a strong signal of the increasing relevance of DLT in the industrial environment. While many blockchain projects in the consumer sector are stagnating, the demand for trustworthy data infrastructures in the B2B sector is growing.
FedEx brings not only technological ambitions, but also the operational reach of a global logistics network. For Hedera, the move further strengthens its position as the preferred platform for business-related applications.
For the industry as a whole, the decision marks a further step towards supply chains that are based on verifiable, globally interoperable data and thus become more robust, faster and more transparent.
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