What is FedEx Ground economy?

What is FedEx Ground economy?

What is FedEx Ground Economy? FedEx Ground Economy (formerly called FedEx SmartPost) is a cost-efficient shipping option for small and medium businesses. It’s ideal for outbound residential deliveries and returns that are low-weight, low-value, and nonurgent.

Is FedEx ground the same as FedEx Ground economy?

Yes. In 2021 FedEx renamed FedEx SmartPost to FedEx Ground Economy. In the past, final delivery was made by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), however FedEx is now often delivering these packages directly.

Does FedEx Ground economy have a residential surcharge?

FedEx Ground® Economy Effective January 17, 2022, a $1.00 per-package Delivery and Returns Surcharge will be assessed on packages that are delivered or returned using FedEx Ground Economy services.

What are FedEx rates?

Rates effective May 2, 2022

Delivery commitment5	3rd day by 4:30 p.m.6	Next day by 8 or 8:30 a.m.
FedEx® Envelope	$11.50	$102.50
FedEx® Pak	$12.20	$128.20
FedEx® Small Box	$13.85	$135.10
FedEx® Medium Box	$18.85	$146.80

How long is FedEx economy?

FedEx International Economy

Delivery Times	Time definite, customs-cleared, typically in 4 to 6 business days
Service Extras	Money-back guarantee FedEx International Broker Select Hold at location

Does FedEx Ground economy still use USPS?

April 01, 2021. FedEx SmartPost has been rebranded as FedEx Ground Economy. There’s more to this rebranding effort than just a simple name change. The naming evolution also means that FedEx will no longer use the US Postal Service (USPS) to fulfill its last mile delivery volume, in most cases.

What is difference between economy and standard shipping?

Economy and standard shipping both offer tracking services and a delivery lead time of 3-5 business days to most US states. The main difference between economy services and standard shipping is seen in the case of international shipping. When shipping overseas, economy shipping takes longer than higher-priced services.

What is the cheapest FedEx shipping option?

FedEx Cheapest Domestic Shipping

FedEx Service	Estimated Transit Times	Estimated Shipping Rate
FedEx Ground	5 Business days	$16.73
FedEx Express Saver	3 Business days	$37.45
FedEx 2Day	2 Business days	$54.07
FedEx 2Day A.M	2 Business days	$61.98

Is FedEx cheaper than ups?

UPS and FedEx package shipping costs are about the same, but UPS flat rate pricing is slightly cheaper than FedEx. For variable pricing, FedEx generally starts out slightly cheaper but can be more expensive for larger, heavier shipments or for packages that will travel a longer distance.