Fedex Express, Door-To-Door.: Fedex International Priority Directdistribution

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FedEx International Priority DirectDistribution

Smarter execution through strategic distribution.

FedEx Express, door-to-door.


Value added. Delays subtracted. Savings multiplied. If youre ready to optimize your supply chain, streamline the distribution of your goods in the global arena, and realize time and cost savings, then choose FedEx International Priority DirectDistribution. You can: Consolidate multiple packages or freight into a single shipment, reducing fees and masking customs value from your end customers before transporting and distributing individual shipments directly to them. Enjoy a total-cost advantage. FedEx International Priority DirectDistribution replaces the maze of multiple distribution channels, package handlers and infrastructure requirements with a single, fast-moving, consolidated-clearance, door-to-door solution. Speed your goods to market ahead of the competition and shorten your order-cycle time. FedEx International Priority DirectDistribution delivers goods from your source directly to multiple recipients in the destination country in just days, enabling you to realize efficiencies, profitability and increased customer satisfaction. Explore new markets without some of the financial risks and infrastructure requirements typically associated with global expansion. FedEx International Priority DirectDistribution puts the reliable FedEx Express network at your disposal. The extra efficiency you gain with FedEx International Priority DirectDistribution can help your business: Reduce brokerage fees by consolidating shipments to multiple destinations within a country into one shipment.
From origin manufacturing facility, multiple packages or freight are consolidated into a single shipment. Goods are transported internationally by FedEx Express and clear customs as a single shipment. After deconsolidation, FedEx Express delivers packages or freight directly to multiple customers and retailers.

Move toward a build-to-order process, which enables you to ship your goods as they are manufactured, thereby reducing excess inventory and warehouse costs. Improve customer satisfaction with rapid delivery and the ability to respond to last-minute requests and order changes. Gain confidence knowing that your goods arrive at their destination intact and on time because they are moving within the integrated FedEx Express network. (continued)

Service features Transit time is typically 1 to 4 business days, and delivery is supported by a money-back guarantee.* Pickup and delivery is Monday through Friday, unless Saturday is a regular business day in the origin or destination country. You can ship individual pieces up to 108 inches in length, 70 inches in height and 130 inches in length plus girth, and individual pallets up to 119 inches in length, 70 inches in height and 300 inches in length plus girth. A shipment can consist of loose pieces weighing up to 2,200 lbs. There is no limit on total shipment weight. You must have an importer of record in the destination country who is the sold-to party for the entire shipment. You can ship inaccessible dangerous goods, perishable items and dry ice. (Availability may vary based on local regulations.) You receive a single invoice for each multiple-piece shipment, plus you can choose from two billing options: bill shipper or bill third party. A FedEx customer integration consultant assists you with the installation of and on-site training for a FedEx electronic shipping solution that supports the service. For information on FedEx International Priority DirectDistribution coverage, go to fedex.com/us/services/intl/countriesserved.html.
*For details on the FedEx Money-Back Guarantee, see Our Services at fedex.com.

Single-point-of-clearance delivery to the European Union With this service, you can send packages as a multiple-piece shipment, consolidated under one international air waybill and one Commercial Invoice, to multiple recipients in multiple European Union (EU) countries. All shipments clear customs at the Paris Hub at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport. Your importer of record can be located anywhere in the EU, as long as it has a French value-added tax (VAT) number. Shipment-status tracking and more Thanks to numerous FedEx resources on fedex.com, you have access to package-level visibility for your FedEx International Priority DirectDistribution shipments via the tool that best meets your needs. My FedEx Advanced Tracking. Located in My FedEx under the Manage tab, this tool provides shipment-status updates in an easy-toscan format, with search and filtering capabilities that help you quickly find information about your shipments. Additional features include customizable columns, the ability to export your shipment information in CSV or XML formats, delay notifications, and more. FedEx InSight. This shipment-status tracking and management tool, located under the Track tab, monitors your shipping activity even when youre offline and provides status updates for your FedEx shipments, plus many other features. Its ideal for managing your shipments across multiple locations and accounts. For more information on these tools, please go to fedex.com. FedEx Billing Online. With this secure tool, located under the Manage tab, you can review and sort your FedEx invoices, dispute charges and request adjustments, and make payments online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Electronic invoicing and payment processing can help your business streamline and control the accounts-payable process, improve productivity, and reduce costs. FedEx Reporting Online. This application, located in More Account Tools under the Manage tab, enables you to request, view and download summarized and detailed shipping reports for single or multiple FedEx accounts. By providing you with a consolidated view of your FedEx shipments based on your invoice data, FedEx Reporting Online can give you greater control over your day-to-day shipping activities and help you make more-informed business decisions.

Also consider our other direct distribution solutions: AIR SOLUTIONS Fly to market faster and boost supply chain efficiency, visibility and control with airport-to-door and door-to-door distribution from Asia, Europe and select locations in Latin America to the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. SURFACE SOLUTIONS Drive to new markets and cut supply chain costs with door-todoor distribution from Mexico and Canada to the U.S. and from the U.S. to Canada. OCEAN SOLUTIONS Sail direct to customer locations and cut costs with port-to-door and door-to-door distribution from Asia, Europe and select locations in Latin America to the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.

To learn more about how our direct distribution solutions can streamline your supply chain, go to fedex.com/directdistribution or contact your FedEx account executive.
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