Detailed explanation of the tariff standards, time limits and specification restrictions of FedEx and UPS

FedEx, as one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, is affiliated with the FedEx Group and is committed to providing fast and reliable express delivery services. Its business scope covers more than 200 countries and regions around the world. UPS, founded in 1907, is one of the world’s largest express carriers and package delivery companies, with services in more than 200 countries and regions around the world. This article aims to introduce in detail the service characteristics, tariff standards, time limits and specification restrictions of these two companies.

FedEx services and tariff standards

The services provided by FedEx are divided into FedEx IP (international priority freight) and FedEx IE (international economy). The former is a priority service, which is faster but more expensive; the latter is an economic service, which is slower but cheaper.

Tariff standards

• The first weight is 0.5kg, and the additional weight is 500g (less than 500g will be calculated as 500g), and the volumetric weight will be calculated (the larger of the volumetric weight and the actual weight will be charged), and there will be a fuel surcharge.
• AliExpress users can enjoy negotiated prices when using FedEx for online shipping. The specific rates need to be checked in the logistics solution tool.
• The rates displayed in the query only include the international transportation rates and fuel surcharges, and do not include agency customs declaration fees (5.00 yuan/time), warehouse operation fees (2.00 yuan/time), and warehouse labeling fees (0.02 yuan) /time) and other charges (such as remote area surcharge).

Specification restrictions

• A single package cannot be larger than 270 cm on one side. Goods with length (cm) + 2x width (cm) + 2x height (cm) > 330 cm cannot be mailed.
• There are no volumetric weight and actual weight restrictions on the total weight of the shipment, but there are volumetric weight and actual weight restrictions on individual items.
• You can vote for multiple items (each item does not exceed 60 kilograms), and the total weight of a single ticket cannot exceed 300 kilograms. If more than one ticket, you need to make an appointment in advance.
• If a single parcel or a single parcel exceeds 68 kilograms, you need to make an appointment in advance.
• If the FedEx declaration value exceeds 5,000 yuan, a separate customs declaration is required. The billing weight is the larger of actual weight and volumetric weight. Volumetric weight = length (cm) x width (cm) x height (cm) / 5000.

Time limit standards

The main advantageous routes for FedEx’s online shipments are Asia and the Americas. It usually takes 3 to 5 working days to reach the relevant destinations.

UPS service and tariff standards

Rates and inquiries

• UPS has a lifting capacity of 0.5 kg. Online shipments enjoy the agreed freight rates between AliExpress and UPS. The specific rates are subject to the logistics plan inquiry on the platform.
• The rates in the logistics plan only include international transportation rates and fuel surcharges (updated monthly), and do not include agency customs declaration fees (5.00 yuan/time), warehouse operation fees (2.00 yuan/time), and warehouse labeling fees. (0.02 yuan/time) and other fees.
• UPS does not provide a waterproof bag-free throwaway service, and all packages need to be calculated in terms of volume and weight.

Specification restrictions

• The weight limit for a single piece is 70 kilograms, length (cm) + 2x width (cm) + 2X height (cm) ≤ 330 cm, and the maximum size on one side is 270 cm.

Time limit standards

UPS provides four service types:

• UPS Global Express Service: Delivery takes about 1 to 2 days;
• UPS Global Express Service: Delivery takes about 2 to 3 days;
• UPS global express service: about 3 to 5 days for delivery;
• UPS Global Express Service: Delivery takes about 5-7 days.

By comparing the service characteristics, tariff standards, time limits, and specification restrictions of FedEx and UPS, it can be seen that the two companies have their own focus and advantages when providing international express services. Which one to choose depends on the shipper’s specific needs and budget considerations.