FedEx provides three options when shippers require a signature upon delivery. Each delivery option has various costs and requirements. Indirect Signature Required, Direct Signature Required, and Adult Signature Required. However, Indirect Signature Required is available only for residential addresses. For destinations other than the U.S. and Canada, costs for Indirect…
As most shippers know, UPS provides additional delivery confirmation services as a value-added service. Of course, an additional charge applies for each service. A shipper can confirm the delivery of their packages in more detail with the following UPS value-added services. So then, let’s look at some options, like UPS…
FedEx One Rate is a flat rate shipping pricing option that more large-volume shippers are exploring. FedEx One Rate was introduced in 2013 and is available for qualifying FedEx Express U.S. shipments in FedEx Express packaging. One Rate pricing is an alternative to FedEx Standard List Rates, account-specific rates, or…
Shipping errors don’t just create operational headaches—they can also trigger unnecessary fees. One of the most overlooked accessorial charges from FedEx is the Missing or Invalid Account Number fee. While it may seem minor on a per-package basis, this fee can quietly add up across your shipping volume if it’s…
Does your company ship with FedEx? You know FedEx fuel surcharges and understand that these additional costs of transportation impact profitability. The FedEx Fuel Surcharge is an additional charge applied to shipping rates to account for fluctuating fuel costs. Both ground and air shipping services can have fuel surcharges. Fuel…
