Service

Code

Description

FedEx First Overnight®

FST

Delivery next business day morning. Delivery is by 8, 8:30, 9 or 10 a.m., depending on destination, throughout all US states except Hawaii. (Hawaii service is outbound only.)

FedEx Priority Overnight®

PRI

Next-business-day delivery by 10:30 a.m. to most U.S. addresses; by noon, 4:30 p.m. or 5 p.m. in remote areas; by noon, 1:30 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays.

FedEx Standard Overnight®

STD

Next-business-day delivery by 3 p.m. to most U.S. addresses; by 4:30 p.m. to rural areas.

FedEx 2Day®

2ND

Second-business-day delivery by 4:30 p.m. to most areas (by 7 p.m. to residences). For certain shipments to Alaska and Hawaii, delivery is in 3 business days. Available throughout all 50 states.

FedEx Express Saver®

SVR

Delivery is in 3 business days by 4:30 p.m. to most areas (by 7 p.m. to residences). Available throughout all states except Alaska and Hawaii.

FedEx 1Day® Freight

1FR

Next-business-day delivery by 10:30 a.m. or noon to most locations. Available throughout all 50 states (Hawaii service is to and from the island of Oahu only). Saturday pickup and delivery is available in many major markets for an additional charge. Advance confirmation required.

FedEx 2Day® Freight

2FR

Second-business-day delivery by noon to most locations. Available throughout all 50 states (Hawaii service is to and from the island of Oahu only). Saturday pickup and delivery is available in many major markets for an additional charge.

FedEx 3Day® Freight

3FR

By 3 p.m. in 3 business days for most shipments. Service Days Monday–Friday. Skid Size and Weight Skids exceeding 70" in height or 119" in length or 80" in width require prior approval. Individual skids 151 lbs. or more. Skids exceeding 2,200 lbs. require prior approval.

FedEx Ground®

GND

Day-definite delivery in 1–5 business days (3–7 business days to and from Alaska and Hawaii) based on the distance to your destination. Delivery is by the end of the business day. Available to every business address throughout all 50 states (service for remote Alaskan locations and the Hawaiian islands of Lanai and Molokai is inbound only).

The FedEx Ground® shipments displays the transit rates with estimated date and delivery time on the label.

The FedEx Ground® shipments with Billing Type 'Collect/Consignee' does not require an Account Number.  

FedEx Home Delivery®

RES

Residential deliveries 7 days a week, with delivery to most locations on Saturday and Sunday. The weight limit for FedEx Home Delivery® packages has been increased from 70 lbs. to 150 lbs.

The FedEx Home Delivery® shipments displays the transit rates  with estimated date and delivery time on the label.

FedEx 2Day® A.M.

2DAY

Second-business-day delivery by 10:30 a.m. to most U.S. addresses (by noon to rural areas). Available throughout all 50 states (Hawaii service is outbound only)

FedEx Economy

ECO

Door-to-door delivery by 5 p.m. in 1 to 3 business days to most metropolitan areas.

FedEx First Overnight® Freight

FOF

When you need it there first thing the next-business-day morning. Delivery is by 8, 8:30, 9 or 10 a.m., depending on destination, throughout all 50 states (Hawaii service is outbound only).

FedEx Extra Hours Priority Overnight

EHPRI

Next-business-day delivery by 10:30 a.m. to most U.S. addresses; by noon, 4:30 p.m. or 5 p.m. in local areas; by noon, 1:30 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays.

FedEx Extra Hours Standard Overnight

EHSTD

Next-business-day delivery by 3 p.m. to most U.S. addresses; by 4:30 p.m. to local areas.

FedEx Extra Hours First Overnight

EHFST

Delivery next business day morning. Delivery is by 8, 8:30, 9 or 10 a.m., depending on destination, throughout all US states except Hawaii. (Hawaii service is outbound only.)

Service

Code

Description

FedEx Economy

ECO

Delivery in typically 2-5 business days.

Service

Code

Description

FedEx Next Day® By 9 A.M.

NDA9E

Delivery by 9 AM next day.

FedEx Next Day® By 10 A.M.

NDA10E

Delivery by 10 AM next day.

FedEx Next Day® By 12 Noon

NDA12E

Delivery by 12 noon next day.

FedEx Next Day®

NDA

Delivery by close of business next day.

FedEx Economy

ECO

Delivery in typically 2-3 business days.

FedEx 1Day Freight™

1FREU

Next-business-day delivery by 10:30 AM.-noon for most locations.

Service

Service Name in Parcel

Code

Notes

FedEx International First®

FedEx International First®

IFIR

Key European and Asian markets early in the day. Delivery as early as 9 a.m. to select postal codes in Belgium, England, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland, in 2 business days, and as early as 10 a.m. to select postal codes in China and Singapore in 3 business days.

FedEx International Priority®

FedEx International Priority®

IPRI

High-value shipments arrive typically in 1, 2 or 3 business days. Service is available to more than 220 countries and territories, including delivery to major cities in Europe in 2 business days by noon. U.S. inbound delivery is also available by 10:30 a.m. or noon to many locations. Ship until the close of business in western Europe for next-business day delivery by 3 p.m. to major East Coast markets.

FedEx International Priority® Freight

FedEx International Priority® Freight

IPFR

International freight shipments arrive typically in 1, 2 or 3 business days. Available to more than 130 countries and territories. U.S.-inbound delivery is also available by 10:30 a.m. or noon to many locations. Pickup and delivery options at your door or the airport.

FedEx International Economy®

FedEx International Economy®

IECO

International service offering time-definite delivery within 5 business days for packages meeting freight requirements (151 lbs. or appropriate dimensions).  The IE Freight service is now available for U.S. origin shipments that ship to destinations in Canada.  

FedEx International Economy® Freight

FedEx International Economy® Freight

IEFR

International service offering time-definite delivery within 5 business days for packages meeting freight requirements (151 lbs. or appropriate dimensions).  The IE Freight service is now available for U.S. origin shipments that ship to destinations in Canada.  

FedEx International Ground®

FedEx International Ground®

IGND

International FedEx Ground® delivery service offers shipment delivery to every business address in Canada within 3 to 7 business days by 5 p.m.  

The FedEx International Ground shipments displays the transit rates with estimated date and delivery time on the label.

FedEx Europe First® (EU Origin Only)

FedEx Europe First® (EU Origin Only)

IEU1

Premium door-to-door, customs-cleared (where applicable), intra-European next day international priority parcel delivery service with early morning delivery by 9:00, 9:30 or 10:00 a.m., depending on destination postal code.

Service

Service Name in Parcel

Code

Notes

FedEx International Priority DirectDistribution®

FedEx International Priority DirectDistribution®

IPD

Provided on a contract basis, this service allows shippers to send multiple packages from a single location in an origin country to multiple recipients in a single destination country or to a Single Point of Clearance (SPOC) to recipients in multiple countries. Package only shipments to multiple European Union (EU) countries can be cleared as a single entry.

Note: For more information on this service, see the following Help topics under International Priority DirectDistribution®:

•Overview

•Process Overview

•Processing an IPD Shipment

FedEx International DirectDistribution Surface Solutions (IDDSS)

FedEx IDDSS - FedEx Home Delivery®

TRES

Provided on a contract basis, multiple shipments are individually labeled and consolidated at manufacturing points across borders. They are then transported via surface transportation between Canada and the U.S. or via FedEx® International DirectDistribution services to the U.S. from Mexico.

Note: Descriptions of specific services "within" IDDSS are the same as for the corresponding services listed and described in the Domestic Services (U.S. Package Services) table.

FedEx IDDSS - FedEx Ground®

TGND

FedEx IDDSS - FedEx Priority Overnight®

TPRI

FedEx IDDSS - FedEx 2Day®

T2ND

FedEx IDDSS - Standard Overnight®

TSTD

FedEx IDDSS - First Overnight®

TFST

FedEx IDDSS - Express Saver®

TSVR

FedEx IDDSS - FedEx 1Day® Freight

T1FR

FedEx IDDSS - FedEx 2Day® Freight

T2FR

FedEx IDDSS - FedEx 3Day® Freight

T3FR

Service

Description (see fedex.com for details)

Additional Handling

Shipment requires extra handling.

To select Additional Handling while processing a FedEx package on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS], then select the Additional Handling check box on the Shipment tab.

Admissibility Package Type

Package code for the type of packaging used for shipments to Canada. You must supply the Admissibility Package Type when using non-FedEx packaging for shipments to Canada.

While processing a FedEx shipment to Canada on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS]. In the Admissibility Package Type list, select the package type that best describes the packaging for the shipment.

Billing Type

Prepaid

FedEx bills shipping charges to the shipper.

Select Prepaid from the Billing Type drop-down list on the Bill To tab of the Warehouse page.

Collect/Consignee

FedEx collects shipping charges from the consignee of the shipment on delivery.

Select Collect/Consignee from the Billing Type drop-down list on the Bill To tab of the Warehouse page.

Recipient

FedEx bills shipping charges to the recipient of the shipment.

Select Recipient from the Billing Type drop-down list on the Bill To tab of the Warehouse page.

Third Party

FedEx bills shipping charges to a party other than the shipper or the recipient.

Select Third Party from the Billing Type drop-down list on the Bill To tab of the Warehouse page.

C.O.D

FedEx collects payment upon delivery and transmits collected payments to the shipper. C.O.D. payment options include the following:

•Secured – Cashier's check, official check, money order

•Unsecured – Personal check, certified check, cashier's check, official check, money order, company check

The C.O.D. payment option is available with FedEx Ground® and FedEx Express Saver® services only.

While processing a FedEx Ground® or FedEx Express Saver® package on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS]. On the Shipment tab, select payment type from the C.O.D. type list, select the C.O.D. option on the left side, then enter the C.O.D Amount on the right side of the screen. For multi-package shipments, the COD Amount can be different for each package, but the COD type and option must be the same for all of the packages in the shipment.  COD is now supported for Intra-India shipments with Express and Standard Overnight services.  

Dangerous Goods

FedEx Express services - domestic and international

Declared Value

The value of the shipment for insurance purposes. When processing a FedEx package on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS], then enter the Declared Value amount on the Shipment tab.  The value entered should be in local currency of the origin currency. For example, for a Mexico origin, the value should be in Pesos.

Dimensional Weight

Rating is based on the package dimensions. If the calculated dimensional weight is greater than the actual weight, then the dimensional weight rate applies.

Use the Dimensions (LxWxH) fields on the Parcel tab on the Warehouse page to enter the length, width, and height for all packages.

Dry Ice

Can be shipped alone or used as packing material for other hazardous materials or dangerous goods.

FedEx International Broker Select®

Enter alternative broker contact and address information for a shipment. Available with the following international services:

•FedEx International Priority®

•FedEx International Priority DirectDistribution®

•FedEx International Priority® Freight

•FedEx International Economy®

•FedEx International Economy® Freight

FedEx International Return Solutions

Provides the consignee with an easy return procedure to your shipping location or an alternate return address.

While processing a FedEx package on the Warehouse page, enter the return address (if different from the Ship From address) on the Return To tab. Then click [OPTIONS] and type a description of the item to be returned in the Return Item Description field on the Shipment tab.

Note: FedEx Return Solutions are available for intra-country and international labels, as well as email labels for shipping from all supported origins and return shipping from all supported destinations.

Hazardous Materials

FedEx Ground® service only.

Hold at Location

Deliver the package to a specific location where the recipient can pick it up.

Inside Delivery

For freight service shipments that need to be delivered inside a building. Inside Delivery often includes unpacking and assembling of the shipment (and removal of old equipment if requested).

While processing a FedEx shipment on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS], then select the Inside Delivery check box on the Shipment tab.

Inside Pickup

For freight service shipments that need to be picked up from inside a building instead of at a loading dock.

While processing a FedEx shipment on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS], then select the Inside Pickup check box on the Shipment tab.

Notification

E-mail notification about the status of the shipment.

While processing a FedEx package on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS], then enter the e-mail address in the E-mail on Delivery, Delay, or Sent fields.

FedEx Priority Alert®

FedEx Priority Overnight® and FedEx First Overnight® domestic shipments are monitored electronically by a support group to ensure each package reaches its destination on time.

FedEx Priority Alert® is not available with Bill Third Party or C.O.D.

Residential Delivery

Delivery to a residence. FedEx Express Saver® and FedEx Ground® service delivery to a home or private residence are considered a residential delivery, including locations where a business is operated from the home. Residential delivery shipments may incur a residential surcharge.

Select the Residential check box on the Receiver tab of the Warehouse page.

Return Service

Two options for allowing the package to be returned:

Return Label: Include a return label with the outbound package to the consignee. If the consignee needs to return the package, they will apply the return label to the package and drop it off at the nearest FedEx drop-off location. No charges are assessed until the label is used. In addition, a Return Material Authorization (RMA) reference field (printed on the label and your invoice) is available to help you track your return shipments.

On-Line Return: Allows you to e-mail a return label directly to the consignee. The consignee can then print the label, apply it to the package and call for pick up or drop the package off at the nearest FedEx drop-off location. The e-mail also includes links for scheduling a pickup and finding drop-off locations in the area. You can decide how much time your customer has to print the label, and no charges are assessed until the label is used. In addition, a Return Material Authorization (RMA) reference field (printed on the label and your invoice) is available to help you track your return shipments.

For both options, FedEx charges a $0.50 per-package service fee after the label has been used.

Neither option is available with FedEx Express Saver® or FedEx 1Day® Freight.

Saturday Delivery

Delivery of the shipment on a Saturday.

Saturday Delivery is a special service that supports for processing UK domestic shipments with the following services:

•FedEx Next Day® By 9 A.M.

•FedEx Next Day® By 10 A.M.

•FedEx Next Day® By 12 Noon

•FedEx Next Day®

To select Saturday Delivery while processing a FedEx package on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS], then select the Saturday Delivery check box on the Shipment tab. The shipping service must be eligible for Saturday Delivery.

Saturday Pickup

Pickup of the shipment on a Saturday.

To select Saturday Pickup while processing a FedEx package on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS], then select the Saturday Pickup check box on the Shipment tab. The ship date must be a Saturday.

FedEx ShipAlert®

FedEx ShipAlert® is a special service that notifies a consignee by email, language, alert and fax when to anticipate delivery of flagged FedEx ShipAlert® shipments.

Returns Instructions Language

Provides the consignee with an easy return instructions language to your shipping location or an alternate return address.

While processing a FedEx package on the Warehouse page, enter the return address (if different from the Ship From address) on the Return To tab. Then click [OPTIONS] and select the instructions language of the item to be returned in the Return Instructions Language field on the Shipment tab.

Merchants Notification Email Language

Provides the consignee with an easy merchant notification email language to your shipping location or an alternate return address.

While processing a FedEx package on the Warehouse page, enter the return address (if different from the Ship From address) on the Return To tab. Then click [OPTIONS] and select the merchant notification email language of the item to be returned in the Merchant Notification Email Language field on the Shipment tab.

Returns Shipper Notification Language

Provides the consignee with an easy returns shipper notification language to your shipping location or an alternate return address.

While processing a FedEx package on the Warehouse page, enter the return address (if different from the Ship From address) on the Return To tab. Then click [OPTIONS] and select the returns shipper notification language of the item to be returned in the Returns Shipper Notification Language field on the Shipment tab.

Signature Release

Allow the driver to leave the package without obtaining a signature of any sort. Not available with FedEx Ground®.

To select Signature Release while processing a FedEx package on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS], then select the FedEx Add. Services tab. Click Miscellaneous at the top of the tab. In the Signature Release Type list, select either Recipient or Shipper depending on who is requesting the service. In the Signature Release Number field, type your Signature Release account number.

As of FedEx Ship Manager® Server 18.x, you can select No Signature Required in the Delivery Signature Service list on the Shipment tab after clicking [OPTIONS] on the Warehouse page. You do not need to enter a Signature Release account number when you select No Signature Required.

Note: For Delivery Signature options, see the following FedEx® Delivery Signature Options section.

Third Party Consignee

FedEx Third Party Consignee (TPC) is a contract service offered to FedEx International Priority® shippers that enables deliveries of shipments to end recipients without an attached Commercial Invoice. For more information on this service, see the following Help topic: Third Party Consignee International Priority Service.

Service

Description

Indirect Signature Required

The driver must obtain a signature from any one of these sources:

•From someone at the delivery address.

•From someone at a neighboring address (neighbor, building manager, etc.)

•Recipient can sign a FedEx door tag authorizing delivery.

Note: Indirect Signature Required is not available for shipments to nonresidential addresses. There is a fee for use with residential deliveries.

To specify this option in Parcel: while processing a FedEx package on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS], then select 'Indirect Signature Required' from the Delivery Signature Service list on the Shipment tab.

Direct Signature Required

The driver must obtain a signature from someone at the address specified on the package. There is a charge for Direct Signature unless there are other Special Services for the package that require a Direct Signature to be obtained (C.O.D., Dangerous Goods, Hazardous Materials, Appointment Delivery, or Declared Value greater than $500). If no one is at the address, then FedEx will re-attempt delivery.

Note: Direct Signature Required overrides any recipient release that may be on file for deliveries to nonresidential

To specify this option in Parcel: while processing a FedEx package on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS], then select 'Direct Signature Required' from the Delivery Signature Service list on the Shipment tab.

Adult Signature Required

The driver must obtain a signature from someone at the delivery address who is at least 21 years old and possesses the required government issued photo ID. If no eligible recipient is at the address, then FedEx will re-attempt delivery. Shipments containing alcohol, for example, require an adult signature. There is a fee for this service.

Note: Adult Signature Required overrides any recipient release that may be on file for deliveries to nonresidential addresses.

To specify this option in Parcel: while processing a FedEx package on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS], then select 'Adult Signature Required' from the Delivery Signature Service list on the Shipment tab.

No Signature Required

No signature is required for delivery.

Service

Description

Delivery Area

Shipments to area outside the normal delivery area..