FedEx Corp. posted a 14% increase in revenue for its fiscal second quarter, as higher shipping rates helped offset rising costs from labor shortages.

The company said that it incurred $470 million in added expenses during the quarter ended Nov. 30 for things including higher wages for its staff and overtime.

This post first appeared on wsj.com

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