What is FedEx Ground Economy? FedEx Ground Economy, formerly known as FedEx SmartPost, is a cost-effective shipping service designed for U.S. residential deliveries. It is particularly well-suited for high-volume, lightweight, non-urgent shipments. It's a contract-based service, meaning businesses must have a specific agreement with FedEx to use it. Learn more about Ground Economy on the FedEx website.
Key features of FedEx Ground Economy include:
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Best for Small, Light Packages: This service is ideal for shipping small, lightweight items (under 70 lbs) and is designed to be a budget-friendly option.
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Residential Delivery Only: FedEx Ground Economy is exclusively for sending packages to residential addresses in the U.S. It also covers P.O. boxes, military addresses (APO/FPO), and U.S. territories. While FedEx handles the initial transport for military shipments, USPS completes the last-mile delivery to these specific addresses.
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Slower, But Cheaper: It's a non-urgent service, typically taking 2 to 7 business days for delivery. The trade-off for the longer delivery time is a lower cost, as it avoids some common surcharges.
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Contract Required: Unlike other FedEx services you can use on a whim, you must have a specific contract with FedEx to use this shipping option.
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Full Tracking: Despite its low cost and slower speed, the service includes full tracking, so both you and your customers can follow the package's journey.
How is FedEx Ground Economy different from other FedEx services?
Below is a comparison of various FedEx services, including delivery details and typical delivery days.
How do I get my FedEx Ground Economy rates in ShipHero?
To see your FedEx Ground Economy rates in ShipHero, the following conditions must be met:
- You have a contract with FedEx for FedEx Ground Economy services, and it is enabled on your FedEx account.
- Your FedEx account with FedEx Ground Economy enabled is connected to ShipHero.
- The package is within FedEx's shipping guidelines for Ground Economy services.
Below are the FedEx shipping guidelines for using the FedEx Ground Economy services: