FedEx Planning for 'Surge Volume' Event September 21-24, Coinciding with Rumored iPhone 5 Launch Date

[MacRumors]

MacRumors has received word that FedEx is making preparations for a "surge volume" event during the period of September 21-24, coinciding with rumors of an iPhone launch in the United States and several other countries on Friday, September 21. While neither Apple nor the iPhone 5 has been specifically mentioned as the source of the surge for FedEx, the iPhone 5 is expected to be introduced at next Wednesday's media event, and a launch nine days later would be in line with several past product debuts.

As revealed in the notice, FedEx seems to be limiting employee travel and training around this period, making sure as many workers as possible are on hand to deal with the surge of shipments. The carrier is generally Apple's primary shipping partner for U.S. orders, although Apple will sometimes use other carriers such as UPS during times of heavy demand.

Article Link: FedEx Planning for 'Surge Volume' Event September 21-24, Coinciding with Rumored iPhone 5 Launch Date

 

[daneoni]

lol...we're even down to the shipping carrier now?

 

[CausticPuppy]

WOW! It sounds like there might be a new iPhone launched later this month!


Next up.... "STARBUCKS prepared for surge in late-night coffee drinkers waiting in line overnight for new iPhone"

 

[steviec]

This surge is actually due to me. I'm Christmas shopping a little earlier than usually -

 

[GBrooks]

Hopefully i'll be part of the 'surge'!
My iPhone 3 has basically melted.

 

[tann]

Wooow, this just proves that the world literally revolves around the launching of new iPhones! Ridiculous how popular they are!!!

 

[Blorzoga]

I just hope Apple's servers are up to the "surge volume" of online orders they're going to receive the minute ordering opens. I spent about two hours clicking and reclicking the last time the iPad went on sale. For that matter, AT&T better get its act together as well since there will be verification needed from their end.

 

[DrJohnnyN]

It's coming!!!

 

[MultiMediaWill]

Is this really front page news?

 

[tigres]

Hmmm.

I cannot see travel restrictions anywhere in that notice. Also, as in many industries; we do our training online or via conference call- FedEx is no different.

 

[CaryMacGuy]

I will be placing my preorder next week and hope to have it the following week . So excited to replace this aging iPhone 4.

 

[rockyroad55]

Wooow, this just proves that the world literally revolves around the launching of new iPhones! Ridiculous how popular they are!!!

You should see the news outlets too. I remember news trucks coming out to interview those that were in line during the wee hours of the morning.

 

[Matthew Yohe]

lol...we're even down to the shipping carrier now?

You haven't been watching these releases that closely then. The folks in this forums should be tracking cargo planes any moment now...

 

[Blorzoga]

You haven't been watching these releases that closely then. The folks in this forums should be tracking cargo planes any moment now...

So true!

 

[CaryMacGuy]

lol...we're even down to the shipping carrier now?

These rumors are like heroin. Just a little bit more please!!!! Next we are going to see a report on how Apple has contracted with a company to make sure all the windows are washed thoroughly in all the Apple stores.

One thing that hasn't really come to light is any advertising rumors. Remember back in 2008 when the filming of the iPhone 3G causes all kinds of frenzy in the rumor community.

 

[ChristianVirtual]

It's coming!!!

Remind me to this one ...

from Steven King

 

[abhishake]

These rumors are like heroin. Just a little bit more please!!!!

I like the FedEx driver, because he’s drug dealer and he don’t even know it. And he’s always on time!

-RIP Mitch

 

[Craiger]

I would have thought they would be doing more work leading up to the 21st instead of after. Something more like 19-21. I guess that's why I am not a logistics expert.

 

[Macclone]

I won't get in anyone's way since TMO can't get the freaking iPhone.

 

[troop231]

My iPhone 3 has basically melted.

That's a feature built by Apple to kill off their outdated phones

 

[chedda]

Ready

Tim Cook: "Available TODAY !"

 

[duaneu]

I remember at the iPhone 4 launch 2 years ago, the FedEx tracking site got crashed by anxious iPhone customers hitting refresh every 30 seconds.

 

[ECUpirate44]

Is this really front page news?

It's iPhone season. Yes, it is.

 

[Risco]

Is this really front page news?

Yes it is.

 

[chris001]

Wooow, this just proves that the world literally revolves around the launching of new iPhones! Ridiculous how popular they are!!!

No, it doesn't.
You are on an apple rumor website. Do you expect them not to report on this?

That's like going to a star trek website and having them report on a new movie coming up...

Though, I do agree that Apple is a big player in the world market. But, most people could care less about the new launch