Printer-Friendly Packing Guidelines

All FedEx Express Freight shipments more than 150 lbs. (69 kg) must be secured on a forkliftable base.

Skids/pallets exceeding 2,200 lbs. require prior approval.

Skids/pallets exceeding 70" in height or 119" in length or 80" in width require prior approval.

70-guage stretch-wrapping should be used with a minimum of two bands that are secured through the pallet voids and around cartons.

Keep the following tips in mind as well:

• Distribute weight evenly on the pallet.
• Stack boxes squarely on the pallet, corner-to-corner, to maximize compression strength.
• Make sure the top of the pallet is flat to minimize chances of lost or damaged cartons.>
• Stack cartons to the pallet's edge, but do not overhang.
• Place angled cardboard between cartons to prevent crushing.

Call FedEx Express Freight Customer Assistance for more information on how FedEx can help with your freight shipping, 1.800.332.0807.