FedEx trucks at a FedEx Ship Center on Sept. 22 in Los Angeles. Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images
FedEx on Tuesday said it is pausing some freight services due to staffing shortages caused by the Omicron variant.
Driving the news: The company suspended economy domestic FedEx express freight, which includes two-day and three-day shipping services, according to the company.
- FedEx on Monday resumed international economy freight pick-up services, which had previously been paused.
- FedEx warned earlier this month of delays in shipments due to potential staffing shortages causing delays in shipments, Reuters reports.
What they're saying: "The explosive surge of the COVID-19 Omicron variant has caused a temporary shortage of available crew members and operational staff in the FedEx Express air network," the company said in a statement announcing the pause.
- "We are implementing contingency plans and adjusting operations to minimize delays while continuing to provide the best possible service to our customers during these difficult times."