E-commerce tools and services
How FedEx can help your online business thrive.
How can we help you with your e-commerce business?
Shipping options
YOUR NEED:
Shipping options that don't break your budget. Because affordable shipping makes it easier for you to give your customers what they want — low or no cost shipping.
WHAT WE OFFER:
We deliver every day of the week with FedEx Home Delivery®. It's fast ground shipping that lets you deliver to most residences on Saturday and many on Sunday at no additional cost.
We have you covered with shipping options that fit your needs for speed and economy — no matter the destination or the shipment size.
HOW TO GET STARTED:
- Open an account to take advantage of discounts.
- Read our 9 tips for saving on shipping costs.
- Join My FedEx Rewards to earn name-brand gift cards when you ship.
WHERE TO GET HELP:
Are you looking for more services?
We can help you with:
- Pickups scheduled automatically, only on the days you need to ship, saving you time and money. With FedEx Ground Automated Pickup, we'll waive your weekly pickup fee for weeks when you don't need to ship.
- Delivering economically to your Canadian customers. With FedEx International Ground® shipping, we offer streamlined cross-border shipping. It has day-definite, door-to-door delivery in 2-7 business days for packages weighing less than 150 lbs.
- Freight shipping with flat rates and the added protection of a box. FedEx Freight® box gives you all that plus no classification, so you can save on mixed-commodity shipments.
We can help you with:
- Platforms and integration through FedEx Returns Technology that give your customers self-service return options and give you a faster way to give your customers return credit.
- Designing a smoother and more efficient supply chain. FedEx Supply Chain manages 35 million square feet of warehouse space. We’ve got you covered.
- Delivering freight to your customers' houses, and businesses that have limited access, with FedEx Freight Direct. They get more options and you get simplified pricing and faster transit times.
- Late-day pickups of shipments for next-day fulfillment of orders with FedEx Extra Hours. It extends online order cutoff times by 5 to 8 hours for local customers who want next-day delivery — giving you a competitive edge and lowering your cart abandonment. Ask your sales representative for more details.
- Picking up packages on Saturday and Sunday. This helps you give a great shopping experience to your customers. It also helps you manage your fulfillment and spread orders and staffing throughout the week. Check with your sales representative to see if you're eligible.
Exceptional recipient experiences
YOUR NEED:
A way to give customers control over their deliveries. Letting them decide when and where they pick up their packages leads to fewer missed deliveries, less package theft and fewer customer service calls.
WHAT WE OFFER:
A nationwide network of 21,000+ retail stores where customers can pick up their online purchases at their convenience. Customers can pick up at FedEx Office, Walgreens, Dollar General and many other participating stores. 85% of the U.S. is within five miles of a FedEx location, and some are even open 24/7.
HOW TO GET STARTED:
- Use our toolkit to let your customers know they can use FedEx Delivery Manager® to hold and redirect packages, and sign for shipments remotely.
- Offer FedEx Hold at Location right at checkout with FedEx integration.
WHERE TO GET HELP:
YOUR NEED:
Easy returns that encourage your customers to buy again. Because 95% of customers will shop again with a merchant if they have a positive returns experience.1
WHAT WE OFFER:
Our services make returns easy on you and your customers, which saves you time and helps boost customer loyalty.
HOW TO GET STARTED:
- Evaluate return label options and ways to automate your returns.
- Check out our infographic on how returns bring customers back.
WHERE TO GET HELP:
Are you looking for more services?
We can help you with:
- Making your mark and creating a memorable unboxing experience. With our custom branded boxes, you can easily add graphics and instructions. And there’s no minimum order, so you don’t get stuck with extra inventory.
- Supporting your customers after delivery to help build customer loyalty. See how to help them control their delivery and create a returns process that's easy on them and saves you time.
We can help you with:
- Full integration options for your custom platforms through FedEx Returns Technology.
Services for going global
YOUR NEED:
Tools for easier global expansion. Because 70% of the world's purchasing power is located outside the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Our tools and services assist you through the process of international shipping.
HOW TO GET STARTED:
Check out our step-by-step guide to international shipping and take advantage of our tools and services:
- Explore exporting to Canada as your first step in international markets.
- FedEx® Global Trade Manager helps you find international documents, estimate duties and taxes, search for Harmonized System Codes, and generate online shipping documents.
- FedEx® Electronic Trade Documents enables you to upload and submit your customs documentation so you don't need to print multiple copies.
- FedEx International Shipping Assist is a service where we help you with every step of international shipping.
WHERE TO GET HELP:
Are you looking for more services?
We can help you with:
- Delivering easily and economically to your Canadian customers. With FedEx International Ground® shipping, we offer streamlined cross-border shipping. It has day-definite, door-to-door delivery in 2–7 business days for packages weighing less than 150 lbs.
- Reaching global markets. Explore how exporting benefits your bottom line and makes you more competitive. And get guides to help you plan taking on new markets.
We can help you with:
- Delivering to your global online retail customers reliably and affordably. With FedEx Cross Border, you get e-commerce technology, transportation solutions and trade management services.
- Navigating the complexities of international trade easily and cost-effectively. WorldTariff® is your source for international customs duty and tax information.
Insights on business
YOUR NEED:
Information to help you grow your business. Because the second hardest thing about starting a business is growing that business.
WHAT WE OFFER:
We're sharing what we've learned from the thousands of small businesses we've worked with. And what we've learned from the experts they rely on.
HOW TO GET STARTED:
- Explore Tech Chat to learn from small business owners like you about the tech tools that can make your business more efficient.
- Get tips for tweaking your website to convert more buyers and using email marketing to make more sales.
- See what you'll need to consider when choosing the right e-commerce platform to help your business grow.
- Get peak season insights to help you prep for your busiest sales periods.
Ship using reusable packaging
YOUR NEED:
Packaging options that are environmentally friendly. Because customers want to do business with companies that prioritize sustainability.
WHAT WE OFFER:
We give you packaging options that are reusable, recyclable, and made from recycled content. So you—and your customers—can feel good about every shipment you send.
HOW TO GET STARTED:
- Find the shipping option that’s right for you, your business, and your products.
1Source: Narvar Consumer Study. “Making Returns a Competitive Advantage.” June 2017.