What is a FedEx Priority Alert?
Every minute counts when you must deliver time and temperature-sensitive shipments in perfect condition. FedEx offers peace of mind for global customers who require the highest level of reliable monitoring for these types of shipments with FedEx Priority Alert.
FedEx Priority Alert packages are different than all other packages. These packages stand out, wrapped with bright pink tape to signal their priority status. As a result, your packages will get the attention required for loading and unloading. This service offers 24/7 support from a team of dedicated global service analysts. These analysts provide an added level of proactive monitoring and notification of a shipment’s status. Whether it’s moving through the United States or internationally.
Most Common Industries Using Alerts
- Healthcare
- Financial
- Aerospace
- Electronics
- Manufacturing industries
FedEx Priority Alert Service Features
- The basic FedEx Priority Alert service proactively manages your shipments and any necessary recovery expedited procedures.
- FedEx Priority Alert Plus service provides additional intervention capabilities. In this case, re-icing, gel-pack replenishments, and cold storage facilities. Generally, this service is best suited for the needs of the healthcare industry.
Benefits
- Priority Boarding: FedEx organizes express boarding for critical consignments.
- Personalized Support: This added service receives one-on-one attention from a dedicated specialist who understands your business and operational needs. In addition, the specialist monitors your critical shipment activities 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Peace of Mind: Ship with added confidence. This allows you and your supply chain partners to receive advanced shipment monitoring and proactive and personalized notifications – you also get better visibility and control.
- Reassurance: FedEx’s global service team will immediately initiate recovery procedures if any risks or delays arise. This includes expediting delivery and arranging dry ice replenishment to ensure your shipment arrives on time and perfectly.
Pricing 2023
| Priority Alert Domestic Priority boarding, expediting if necessary, and oversight monitoring. Surcharge added to Priority Overnight shipping charge. | $15 |
| Priority Alert International Priority boarding with possible expediting if necessary and added oversight monitoring. Surcharged added to the International Priority shipping charge. | $25 or $0.50/lb |
| Priority Alert Plus Domestic Priority Alert services, additional re-icing, re-gel packing, or cold storage if stuck in distress. Surcharge added to Priority Overnight shipping charge. | $17.50 |
| Priority Alert Plus International Priority Alert services, additional re-icing, re-gel packing, or cold storage if stuck in customs or other situations. Surcharge added to the International Priority shipping charge. | $30 or $0.60/lb |
