FedEx Joins Hedera Council for Supply Chain Modernization
FedEx announced on February 13, 2026 that it has joined the Hedera Council, the governance body behind the Hedera distributed ledger network. The logistics giant wants to help build a digital infrastructure that supports global shipping and modernizes supply chain operations. The move is part of FedEx’s broader plan to make global commerce operate at the speed of data rather than paper.
But it’s not just about speed. The company appears to be thinking about how supply chains become more digitally integrated. A reliable data infrastructure could support automation, real-time visibility and compliance in complex international business environments. However, FedEx also emphasizes maintaining strong governance and risk controls as digital processes grow.
How Hedera Technology Works for Business
Hedera operates a public distributed ledger platform designed for high-volume applications. The network provides a layer of trust and governed notarization that supports interoperable digital ecosystems. What’s interesting here is that companies can keep sensitive operational data in their own environment while still using the network for auditing purposes.
This architecture supports organizations that need both transparency and privacy. Businesses can legalize events or transactions on Hedera while keeping the underlying data in their private systems. For regulated industries and global logistics providers like FedEx, this balance seems crucial.
Concretely, this model could help reduce friction in cross-border trade by allowing secure and shared verification of data between several parties. It could support standardized evidence of shipment status, customs documentation, and compliance checks without exposing proprietary operational data.
The role and objectives of FedEx
Through its role on the Hedera Council, FedEx plans to contribute its operational expertise and architectural vision. The focus appears to be on the long-term digital evolution of global supply chains, including more resilient and transparent logistics networks.
Among its stated goals, FedEx aims to help develop reliable digital infrastructure for global supply chains and reduce friction in cross-border commerce. By supporting secure verification of data shared across organizations and jurisdictions, the company hopes to improve reliability and reduce manual reconciliation.
The partnership is expected to test new ways to verify shipping and commerce data at scale, using Hedera’s consensus and timestamping capabilities. Over time, such initiatives could support industry-wide frameworks for verifiable logistics data that multiple stakeholders can trust.
Executive Perspectives on Collaboration
“The digital transformation of global supply chains is inevitable,” said Vishal Talwar, executive vice president and chief digital and information officer of FedEx Corp. He noted that as supply chains become increasingly digital, reliable data must be shared and verified across many parties without increasing risk or centralizing control.
Talwar added that Hedera provides a neutral, enterprise-grade trust layer that enables verification on a global scale while enabling organizations like FedEx to build differentiated capabilities. This model aligns with FedEx’s strategy of combining its physical logistics network with advanced data and analytics platforms.
Tom Sylvester, Chairman of the Hedera Council, welcomed FedEx to the Council, noting that the company brings deep operational knowledge of global logistics and commerce. He highlighted that the collaboration aims to advance reliable and interoperable data verification, supporting collaboration across industries and jurisdictions.
Governance and board structure
As a member of the Council, FedEx will operate a node on the Hedera network and hold equal voting rights alongside other organizations. This means that the company will directly participate in the governance of Hedera software and services, including decisions regarding core network upgrades and policy changes.
FedEx joins a globally distributed governing body that includes Fortune 500 companies, banks, Web3 innovators and leading universities. Council members manage network nodes and approve core updates, helping to maintain the security and integrity of the Hedera network under a decentralized, multi-stakeholder model.
This governance approach aims to ensure decentralized oversight while supporting an enterprise-grade public network. The board structure is also designed to enable predictable and transparent decision-making, which seems important for institutions building long-term applications on Hedera.
FedEx, with annual revenue of $90 billion, employs more than 500,000 people worldwide. The company has set a goal of achieving carbon neutral operations by 2040. The Hedera Council includes leading organizations from across sectors and regions, collectively governing the Hedera network.
This move by FedEx highlights the growing convergence between global logistics and distributed ledger technologies. Companies appear to be seeking reliable, interoperable data infrastructures for next-generation supply chains, although practical implementation will likely take time to fully develop.
