Press Release

Netscape and FDX Unveil Plans for Next Generation Internet Package Delivery Center

FDX and Netscape to Simplify E-Commerce Transactions for Millions with Online Delivery Services Integrated with Netscape Portal and Browser

MT. VIEW, Calif. and MEMPHIS, Tenn. (April 7, 1999) - Netscape, a subsidiary of America Online, Inc. (NYSE: AOL), and FDX Corp. (NYSE: FDX), the parent company for Federal Express (FedEx) and RPS Inc., have established a multi-year strategic agreement to offer businesses and consumers a convenient one-stop portfolio of delivery services on Netscape's fast-growing Internet portal, Netscape Netcenter. In addition, FedEx will license Netscape's customized Internet portal service, Custom Netcenter, to create a powerful FedEx Internet package shipping portal.

This alliance will benefit businesses and consumers by simplifying e-commerce transactions with streamlined shipping for online purchases, personalized package status tracking and the future integration of these features with the Netscape Communicator Internet browser. The companies will offer these features through a new Netcenter service called Delivery Center and through a new FedEx portal customized to user requirements.

"Our goal in combining the strengths of Netscape's Internet software and Netcenter services with FDX Corp.'s leading delivery services is to provide Netcenter members with easy access to advanced, reliable and affordable global package delivery," said Mike Homer, senior vice president and general manager of Netscape Netcenter. "This agreement supports Netscape's strategy of providing consumers and businesses with the smart tools and services that allow them to take charge of their Internet experience."
"Electronic commerce needs practical and effective services to continue its dramatic growth," said Dennis Jones, executive vice president, Information and Logistics Services, and chief information officer, FDX Corp. "FDX and Netscape will offer leading-edge e-commerce solutions that provide Netcenter members with the muscle needed to operate in a wired global environment."

The agreement is expected to provide Netscape and FedEx with access to new customer and revenue generating opportunities. For Netscape, the agreement furthers its strategy of providing the best information and services for businesses and consumers through the Netcenter portal. For FedEx, the agreement will showcase the strength of its leading shipping services and related information services to the millions of Internet users who visit Netcenter each day.

Consumers will be able to access Delivery Center by pointing their browsers to Netcenter at http://home.netscape.com. Among the services that will be available over the next several months are:

  • FedEx shipping services available for all Netcenter e-commerce transactions - FedEx will be the pre-selected carrier on Netscape Store for purchases made on the Netcenter General Store and Software Depot

  • FedEx Custom Netcenter - this shipping-focused, FedEx Internet portal will be built using Netscape's powerful Custom Netcenter service and will combine Netcenter content with FedEx services

  • Delivery Center - a standalone program accessible from the Netcenter portal where customers can track packages, easily ship FedEx packages online with FedEx interNetShipė, get shipping rates, locate package drop off points and access the latest information on FedEx and RPS services

  • My Netscape Delivery Channel - to enable customers that customize their personal start page on the web to include the FedEx and RPS services they use often, such as tracking, FedEx interNetShip, rate finder and drop-off locator

  • Netscape Address Book integration - this new service will be available as part of the Netscape Contact address book and will allow consumers to easily print shipping labels from their address book contact lists

    The first Netscape services scheduled to be available are the Delivery Center and the My Netscape Delivery channel.

    FDX Corp., a $16 billion holding company, provides comprehensive transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions. FDX Corp. principal operating subsidiaries are Federal Express Corp., the world's largest express transportation company; RPS Inc., a business-to-business ground small package carrier; Viking Freight Inc., a less-than-truckload carrier operating principally in the western U.S.; Roberts Express Inc., a critical-shipment carrier; and FDX Global Logistics Inc., a contract logistics provider.

    Netscape is a leading provider of software and services for businesses that want to transform the way they create and keep customers in the emerging Net Economy. Recently acquired by America Online, Inc., Netscape is based in Mountain View, California.

    Additional information on Netscape is available on the Internet at http://home.netscape.com, by sending email to info@netscape.com, or by calling corporate sales at 650/937-2555.

    Netscape, Netscape Navigator and the Netscape N and Ship's Wheel logos are registered trademarks of Netscape in the United States and other countries. Other Netscape logos, product names, and service names are also trademarks of Netscape Communications, which may be registered in other countries. Other product and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.

    More information on FDX Corp. and FedEx is available on the Internet at http://www.fdxcorp.com and http://www.fedex.com.