FedEx (Federal Express,
) is an international express group, headquartered in Tennessee, USA, and entered China in 1984. In the past 20 years, FedEx has developed rapidly, one step at a time, and has achieved remarkable results and created many world records: the original two flights a week have now become 11 flights a week in and out of China, and it is the international express company with the largest number of direct flights to China; the express service cities were only 60 in 1996, and now have grown to 220.
FedEx’s Asia-Pacific headquarters is located in Hong Kong, and it also has regional headquarters in Shanghai, Tokyo, and Singapore. China FedEx is divided into FedEx IP and FedEx IE. FedEx IP refers to FedEx priority service, which is faster and relatively more expensive than ordinary services; FedEx IE refers to FedEx economy service, which is slower than FedEx IP, but relatively cheaper.
1. Rates
FedEx’s rates are subject to the latest data published on its official website.
2. Reference time
FedEx has a variety of express services, and you can check the specific time for express delivery on its official website.
3. Volumetric Weight Limit
(1) Weight charges are calculated based on the actual weight compared to the volumetric weight, whichever is heavier (the volumetric weight is calculated as: length x width x height (cm)/5000.
(2) For single-ticket chargeable weight within (including) 20.5kg, 0.5kg is used as the unit of measurement. For less than 0.5kg, 0.5kg is charged. For more than 20.5kg, 1kg is used as the unit of measurement. For less than 1kg, kg is charged.
(3) If the length x2 + width x2 + height (the circumference of the smallest side + the longest side) of the shipment exceeds 330cm or a single piece exceeds 68kg, it is considered an oversized item. In some countries, an oversized item fee is charged.
4. Advantages and Disadvantages of FedEx
1) Advantages
(1) FedEx is the leader among the four major companies in Southeast Asia, both in terms of price and speed.
(2) For large shipments weighing more than 21kg, FedEx’s price is half that of DHL and UPS, but the shipping speed is about the same.
(3) FedEx’s prices to Central and South America and Europe are more competitive, but shipping to other regions is more expensive.
(4) FedEx’s website updates information quickly, has full network coverage, and responds quickly to inquiries.
2) Disadvantages
(1) FedEx has no price and speed advantages in Western Europe, the United States and Canada, South America, Africa, and the Middle East.
(2) The volume and weight of the product need to be considered, and the restrictions on consigned items are also relatively strict.