Federal Express Corporation mostly known as FedEx is an American multinational conglomerate holding company that provides transportation and courier service accurse the world. Founded on May 5, 1971, FedEx is one of the largest shipping service providers in the world and provides shipping and courier services in 220 countries around the world. FedEx has various types of shipping services. In this article, I will provide all the details of all the shipping services offered by FedEx.
List Of FedEx Shipping Service
FedEx has various shipping services. Some of the popular shipping services of FedEx are –
1. Overnight Shipping
2. Ground Shipping
3. International Shipping
4. Freight Shipping
5. Flat Rate Shipping
6. Same-Day Delivery
1. Overnight Shipping
This shipping service is available in the USA and it’s a fast next-day shipping service. This service delivers packages and freight the day after they’re dropped off at a FedEx location or picked up from the customer. There are three options available when it comes to overnight shipping –
1. Early Morning Delivery: Deliver the parcel in the next-business-day morning by 8 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9 a.m., or 9:30 a.m. to most areas.
2. Mid-Morning Delivery: Delivery the next business day from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to some rural areas.
3. Afternoon Delivery: Next-business-day delivery by 4:30 p.m. to U.S. businesses and by 8 p.m. to residences.
Details Of Overnight Shipping
| Delivery days | Monday–Friday; Saturday delivery is available in certain areas for an additional charge |
| Weight limit and maximum package size | You can ship packages up to 150 lbs. each, up to 119″ in length, 165″ in length plus girth (L+2W+2H) |
| Delivery area | This service is available throughout the United States. Deliveries to and from select ZIP codes in Alaska and Hawaii may differ from delivery times in the contiguous U.S. |
| Drop off deadlines | The drop off deadlines varies by location |
2. Ground Shipping
This is a low-cost shipping service that delivers to businesses. This service is faster than to more locations than UPS Ground. Features of FedEx ground shipping –
| Cost-effective delivery in 1–5 days | Urgent delivery in 1–3 days | ||
| Where | to a business | to a house or apartment | to anyone |
| Day | Monday–Friday | every day of the week, including weekends | Monday–Friday |
| Time | by the end of the day | by the end of the day | by a specific time |
| Service | FedEx Ground | FedEx Home Delivery | FedEx Express |
Details Of Ground Shipping
| Delivery days | 1–5 business days within the contiguous U.S. Shipping to and from Alaska and Hawaii requires 3–7 business days. |
| Weight limit and maximum package size | Packages up to 150 lbs., 108″ in length, and 165″ in length plus girth (L+2W+2H) can be shipped. |
| Delivery area | All 50 states to all U.S. business addresses. FedEx International Ground® ships between the U.S. and Canada, and within Canada. |
3. International Shipping
The international shipping service of FedEx has made international shipping more efficient. When it comes to international shipping, there are quite a few options available –
FedEx® International Next Flight
Deliver product within 24 hours to most international countries and territories
FedEx International First
Deliver product within 1 to 3 business days
FedEx International Priority
Deliver product within 1 to 3 business days in up to 220 countries and territories
FedEx International Economy
1. Economical shipping with delivery in 2 to 3 business days to select countries
2. 2 to 5 days shipping to 215+ countries and territories
FedEx International Ground
Deliver packages to Canadian businesses and homes in 2 to 7 business days
4. Freight Shipping
This shipping service offers to ship over 150lbs. here the products are transported in bulk by ship, aircraft, truck, or intermodal via train and road. Freight Shipping is available domestically or internationally by land, air, or sea. Some key features of Freight Shipping are –
1. LTL services for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
2. Domestic 1-, 2- and 3-day express services
3. International 1–5 days express services
4. Expedited and specialized freight shipping
5. Airfreight forwarding
6. Ocean freight forwarding
5. Flat Rate Shipping
Flat rate shipping is a cost-saving shipping option from FedEx. If your packages are under 50 lbs. and envelopes are under 10 lbs. then you don’t have to spend time weighing packages to calculate your shipping costs. Below are the details of Flat rate boxes, envelopes, packs, and tubes –
| Packaging | Dimensions | Shipping Price | Examples of Shippable Items |
| FedEx® Envelope4 | 9-1/2″ x 12-1/2″Reusable Envelope:9-1/2″ x 15-1/2″ | as low as $8.90 | a standard clipboard or a file |
| FedEx® Pak | 10-1/4″ x 12-3/4″,12″ x 15-1/2″Padded: 11-3/4″ x 14-3/4″Reusable Sturdy Pak: 10″ x 14‑1/2″ | as low as $9.20 | an adult t-shirt or a coffee mug |
| FedEx® Small Box | 10-7/8″x1-1/2″ x 12-3/8″8-3/4″ x 2-5/8″ x 11-1/4″ | as low as $9.95 | a hardback book or five magazines |
| FedEx® Medium Box | 11-1/2″x2-3/8″ x 13-1/4″8-3/4″ x 4-3/8″ x 11-1/4″ | as low as $12.95 | a binder or two adult t-shirts |
| FedEx® Large Box | 12-3/8″ x 3″ x 17-1/2″8-3/4″ x 7-3/4″ x 11-1/4″ | as low as $20.00 | a board game or a soccer ball |
| FedEx® Extra Large Box | 11-7/8″ x 10-3/4″ x 11″15-3/4″ x 14-1/8″ x 6″ | as low as $32.35 | a toaster or two pairs of shoes |
| FedEx® Tube | 6″ x 6″ x 38″ | as low as $32.35 | a poster or a golf club |
6. Same-Day Delivery
If you are looking for fast shipping options for your time-sensitive parcels then Same-day delivery from FedEx will be an excellent solution for you. FedEx offers reliable door-to-door delivery within hours. There are quite a few options available for RedEx’s same-day delivery. Let’s check them out!
FedEx SameDay® Direct
1. Delivery Time: Packages delivered straight to their destination with no additional service-related stops.
2. Service Days: 24 hours a day; 7 days a week; 365 days a year.
3. Package Size and Weight: Packages up to 150 lbs. each, and up to 65″ in length and 120″ in length plus girth
4. Shipment Size and Weight: Total shipment size is limited to 70 cubic feet, and total shipment weight is limited to 250 lbs.
FedEx SameDay® City Priority
1. Service Days: 24 hours a day; 7 days a week; 365 days a year.
2. Package Size and Weight: Packages up to 150 lbs. each, and up to 65″ in length and 120″ in length plus girth (length plus width plus height).
3. Shipment Size and Weight: Total shipment size is limited to 70 cubic feet, and total shipment weight is limited to 250 lbs.
Delivery Time & Distance:
| Distance to Your Destination | Your Package(s) Will Arrive |
| 0–15 miles | Within 2 hours of ready time |
| 16–35 miles | Within 3 hours of ready time |
| 36–45 miles | Within 4 hours of ready time |
| 46–60 miles | Within 5 hours of ready time |
| More than 60 miles | Within 7 hours of ready time |
FedEx SameDay® City Standard
1. Delivery Time & Distance: To allow 4 hours for an 8 p.m. delivery to businesses or residences
2. Service Days: Monday–Saturday, 7 a.m.–8 p.m. for delivery to businesses or residences
3. Package Size and Weight: Packages up to 150 lbs. each, and up to 65″ in length and 120″ in length plus girth
4. Shipment Size and Weight: Total shipment size is limited to 70 cubic feet, and total shipment weight is limited to 250 lbs
FedEx SameDay® City Route
1. Service Days: 24 hours a day; 7 days a week; 365 days a year.
2. Package Size and Weight: Packages up to 150 lbs. each, and up to 65″ in length and 120″ in length plus girth
FedEx SameDay®
1. Delivery Time: Door to door within hours, depending on availability.
2. Service Days: 7 days a week; 365 days a year.
3. Delivery Area: Available throughout all 50 states.
4. Package Size and Weight: Up to 150 lbs. for each shipment; prior approval is required if any package in the shipment exceeds 70 lbs.
FedEx SameDay® Freight
1. Delivery Time: Door to door within hours, depending on availability.
2. Service Days: 7 days a week; 365 days a year.
3. Delivery Area: Available throughout all 50 states.
4. Package Size and Weight: For shipments of 151 lbs. or more composed of multiple packages or palletized freight
References:
1. https://www.fedex.com/en-bd/shipping.html
2. https://www.fedex.com/en-bd/home.html