What qualifies for FedEx SmartPost?
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What qualifies for FedEx SmartPost?
– For all FedEx SmartPost services, the package length, width or height cannot exceed 60 inches. – For the Package less than 1 lb. or Package greater than or equal to 1 lb. Package Details options, the dimensions of length plus girth (L + 2W + 2H) cannot exceed 130 inches.
Is SmartPost UPS or FedEx?
With SmartPost and SurePost, packages start with FedEx or UPS and eventually go to a USPS sorting facility for delivery to the customer. Because a USPS letter carrier drives to every house in a residential area anyway, he doesn’t have to modify his route to deliver the extra packages.
Does FedEx still use SmartPost?
Quite merely, FedEx has rebranded its existing SmartPost service as in-house service, FedEx Ground Economy, eliminating USPS and its possible delay in delivery. It had previously coincided with USPS efforts to offer seven-day delivery and allow e-commerce shipments to continue unimpeded.
What is FedEx SmartPost shipping?
Overview. FedEx Ground® Economy (formerly FedEx SmartPost®) is a cost- effective U.S. residential shipping option for low-weight, non- urgent, high-volume shipments by utilizing the entire FedEx Ground® delivery network. FedEx Ground® Economy provides efficient package delivery to all U.S. residential addresses.
Can you use any box to ship FedEx SmartPost?
You may use your own packaging if boxes are sturdy and undamaged with all flaps intact. Chipboard boxes, such as gift or shoe boxes, must be packed into a corrugated outer box. Use double-wall boxes for heavier items. Place small packages inside a larger outer box.
Can USPS pick up FedEx SmartPost?
FedEx SmartPost has announced a new way for consumers to return items to a retailer using the U.S. Postal Service. The service provides the convenience of USPS access points for a return pickup at collection boxes and post offices, and free package pickup from home or business addresses.
What is SmartPost called now?
FedEx Ground Economy
March 12, 2021 FedEx SmartPost volumes will now be branded as FedEx Ground Economy. According to media reports, FedEx will no longer hand off parcels to the US Postal Service for last mile delivery. The service, known as FedEx SmartPost, saw the USPS deliver the last mile for FedEx – for a fee.
What is meant by FedEx SmartPost?
Is FedEx SmartPost good?
Based on our experience and data, while transit times are longer than Ground and Home Delivery, the reliability of SmartPost is quite good, meaning it consistently reaches its destination in the timeframe specified by FedEx.
How do I ship something with FedEx SmartPost?
Once enabled on your system by FedEx, FedEx SmartPost displays as a service option on the Shipment details screen. For more information about FedEx SmartPost, go to fedex.com/ us/ smartpost. To get started using this contract-only service, contact your FedEx account executive or call 1.800. GoFedEx 1.800.
Can I use USPS Priority box for FedEx SmartPost?
short answer: yes, you can.
Is FedEx SmartPost reliable?
Can you drop SmartPost at USPS?
The main difference: SurePost delivers packages to the nearest USPS office, whereas SmartPost drops them off at the nearest USPS regional hub. For that reason alone, you may see slightly faster delivery by using UPS.
What is the weight limit for FedEx SmartPost?
70 lbs.
FedEx SmartPost does not allow multiple-piece shipments. Weight — The maximum weight is 70 lbs. for all FedEx SmartPost services, except for Bound Printed Matter (maximum weight is 15 lbs.). – For all FedEx SmartPost services, the package length, width or height cannot exceed 60 inches.
