Get it There in One Piece – FedEx Offers Expert Tips on Preparing and Shipping Holiday Packages

Company: fedex, Profile: FedEx, Date: November 29, 2011

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Both FedEx Ground and FedEx Express packages can be dropped at more than 1,800 FedEx Office locations nationwide.
While you’re running other errands, drop off your FedEx Express shipments at one of more than 52,000 FedEx drop off locations.
Ship Smart with FedEx Make sure your package is delivered securely by following these top packing and shipping tips from the experts at FedEx.
FedEx 10 kg and 25 kg boxes contain a minimum of 70 percent recycled content and are recyclable.
Ship it Green with FedExFedEx offers the following tips to get your package to its holiday destination while minimizing the environmental impact:Use the smallest box possible while adequately protecting your item.

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Ship Smart with FedEx Make sure your package is delivered securely by following these top packing and shipping tips from the experts at FedEx. You can also visit fedex.com/packaging for more advice.

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 29, 2011 – As retailers and shoppers prepare for the busy holiday season, the experts at FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) have called on their packing and shipping experts to compile solutions that help consumers pack it smarter, get it there faster, save money and minimize the environmental impact for shipments in the U.S. and around the globe.

Choose the right supplies

Label your package properly

Use the experts at FedEx Office

Make it easy online

Don’t miss the shipping deadlines

•Allow recipients to receive gifts at their convenience

Save Money with FedEx

Simple steps can be taken to save money when shipping and time when preparing items to ship, including:

*Average based on a comparison of FedEx Ground rates at FedEx retail locations compared to The UPS Store ground retail rates for walk-in non-account holders.

Ship it Green with FedEx

FedEx offers the following tips to get your package to its holiday destination while minimizing the environmental impact:

Use the smallest box possible while adequately protecting your item. For fragile presents, double box the gift for more protection while shipping..

Purchase boxes made from recycled materials. FedEx envelopes are made from 100 percent recycled content. FedEx 10 kg and 25 kg boxes contain a minimum of 70 percent recycled content and are recyclable.

If you must reuse an exterior box, make sure it is in good condition with no holes, tears or corner dents. Remove any old labels to avoid confusion.

Look for eco-friendly solutions to cushion your package’s contents. FedEx suggests solutions such as shredded paper or biodegradable packing “peanuts.”

Make sure you package your product properly with the correct amount of cushioning material and utilize a sturdy corrugated shipping container. Remember that the less your package weighs, the fewer resources it will use.

Save a truck stop. While you’re running other errands, drop off your FedEx Express shipments at one of more than 52,000 FedEx drop off locations. Both FedEx Ground and FedEx Express packages can be dropped at more than 1,800 FedEx Office locations nationwide.

Ship with a company that has strong environmental priorities. FedEx aggressively seeks to improve vehicle fuel efficiency through smart practices, operates more than 400 hybrid and electric delivery vehicles around the globe and more than 3,300 alternative fuel vehicles. The FedEx hybrid fleet has logged more than ten million miles of revenue service since being introduced in 2004 – the equivalent of more than 400 laps around the equator.

Visit http://fedex.com/us/holiday/ or http://news.van.fedex.com/holiday2011 for more helpful holiday tips.

Get it Across the Border with FedEx

FedEx Express has the largest global air express network in the world, serving more than 220 countries and territories to get gifts where they need to be for the holidays. When shipping internationally, remember that your shipment’s destination country will help you determine the documentation needed, what duties and taxes will need to be paid and more.

Prepare your required documentation – this is one of the most important elements in international shipping. Accurately completed paperwork will help your shipment reach its destination on time and reduce the risk of shipment delays

Determine the associated Duties and Taxes – underestimating these fees could result in additional fees once the package arrives at its destination.

To avoid customs clearance delays, be sure to correctly complete all necessary documents, keep your information consistent on all documents and clearly list each item in the package, including what it is made of and how it will be used

Company Information:

Company: fedex, Profile: FedEx, Date: November 29, 2011

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Both FedEx Ground and FedEx Express packages can be dropped at more than 1,800 FedEx Office locations nationwide.
While you’re running other errands, drop off your FedEx Express shipments at one of more than 52,000 FedEx drop off locations.
Ship Smart with FedEx Make sure your package is delivered securely by following these top packing and shipping tips from the experts at FedEx.
FedEx 10 kg and 25 kg boxes contain a minimum of 70 percent recycled content and are recyclable.
Ship it Green with FedExFedEx offers the following tips to get your package to its holiday destination while minimizing the environmental impact:Use the smallest box possible while adequately protecting your item.

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