What are the benefits of using FedEx International Air Courier?
FedEx Express is one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, delivering fast and reliable door-to-door freight services in and out of Australia and to more than 220 countries and territories. FedEx Express uses a global air-and-ground network to speed up the delivery of time-sensitive shipments, usually in one to two business days.
FedEx freight shipping can be a great option for small businesses looking to ship products internationally. However, it can be difficult to calculate the costs associated with using FedEx freight if you went directly to their website.
In this blog post, we will provide an overview of how to easily calculate FedEx freight shipping costs for small businesses in Australia.
We will also provide a few tips on how to get the best rates possible!
Which international air courier services does FedEx offer?
FedEx offers the following international air courier services:
- FedEx International Priority (Import and Export)
- FedEx International Economy (Import and Export)
Benefits of FedEx International Air Courier?
- Fastest transit time
- Competitive prices
- Guaranteed delivery dates (on some services)
- Delivery tracking included
How does FedEx make it easier to ship goods by international air freight?
FedEx freight shipping costs are based on a combination of the weight and dimensions (volume) of your shipment, as well as the distance it needs to travel. You can use One World Courier’s online shipping calculator to get an estimate of how much it will cost to ship your goods by international courier air freight. This will help you decide if FedEx is indeed the best option for shipping your goods.
Of course, One World Courier also offers competitive international air courier services from UPS and DHL.
You can also get extreme value for money by creating a quote on our system to compare FedEx, UPS and DHL services. For most businesses, choosing a freight carrier can be based on the following criteria.
- Price (including charges and fees)
- Speed of delivery
- Insurance of valuable goods
- Guarantee of delivery
What to look out for when calculating weight and dimensions when sending a parcel FedEx
- Make sure you know the exact dimensions of your package, as well as the weight. Use a reliable method to weigh your package, such as a digital scale. Take extra care to measure the three dimensions of your package. Or if you’re sending multiple packages, measure each one correctly. Do not skimp on the measurements. It’s best to add a centimetre on all sides of the package – just to be on the safe side. Adding a centimetre to the length, width, and height of the box, carton, package, etc, means you can avoid unexpected charges from the carrier due to the package being misshaped whilst in transit.
Just about every freight carrier has invested heavily in automated systems which used laser scanning technology to check every package moving through its delivery network. If the declared package dimensions do not match the scanned dimensions – additional charges could be added to your final invoice. These additional charges are not generated by One World Courier – they are added by the carrier and are passed on to the customer. The onus is always on the customer to accurately measure and weigh each package before submitting an order.
- Use the One World Courier shipping calculator tool to get a competitive shipping cost quote. Our technology is smart enough to only show the carrier who can deliver your items in the time frame required – at the agreed price.
- FedEx (and the majority of most carriers) charge either by dimensional weight or actual weight, whichever is greater. We recommend reading this article on “volumetric versus weight” charges. It will give you more context on how freight companies such as FedEx calculate the price of every piece of freight passing through their sorting and delivery network.
- Be aware that FedEx may charge additional fees for certain items such as hazardous materials (Dangerous Goods), lithium batteries, fluids etc. If your shipment contains Dangerous Goods, as long as they comply with Dangerous Goods criteria contained in the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Technical Instructions); and the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). One World Courier can assist you prepare your dangerous goods items for shipment, including customs clearance documentation including the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS). For more tips on sending and receiving freight, read our frequently asked questions.
Measuring the package.
- First calculate the Length, Width and Height (L) x (W) x (H) of the package to get the total volume.
- The longest side of the package is the overall length. This is important when measuring irregular-sized or odd-shaped packages, because if the measurements are accurate, and you have allowed for expansion of your package, you’ll avoid additional charges. It’s important to also round up the measurements and even add a little bit more (1 CM to the length, width and height), just to be on the safe side. This is crucial when sending cardboard boxes and cartons, when the contents are lightweight or wrapped in paper packaging. ‘Squashed freight’ is very common and alters the overall volume of the package.
Our freight partners are very strict when it comes to verifying the size of ‘every’ box, carton, cylinder, bag, suitcase etc, because they regularly calculate the total volume of freight passing through their sorting and delivery system. Calculations are preformed using laser technology which scans the shipping label multiple times as it moves through the delivery network. If there are any inconsistencies with the declared package measurements, the new dimensions are recalculated, and additional charges may be incurred. At One World Courier, we consider ourselves your freight ‘advisor’ as well as being the facilitator of shipping services offered by our freight partners. Therefore everything we do is centred around freight and shipping education, where we focus on making sure you, our customer is well-aware of how to prepare freight for shipping and fully understand the processes and requirements, especially where international shipping is concerned.
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