Fedex Packaging Guidelines 6b1529

General Packaging Guidelines At FedEx, we know proper packaging can help ensure that your shipments arrive safely. So we offer general packaging guidelines — from measuring and weighing your package, to packing methods, sealing and labeling instructions, and guidelines for restricted shipments.

Shipment Size and Weight Restrictions

Calculating Dimensional Weight

• W ith FedEx Express® U.S. services, you can ship packages up to 150 lbs.; up to 119" in length and 165" in length and girth.

Dimensional weight applies when your package is relatively light compared with its volume. If the dimensional weight exceeds the actual weight, charges based on the dimensional weight will be assessed. To calculate it:

• W ith FedEx Express international services, you can ship packages up to 150 lbs.; up to 108" in length and 130" in length and girth. • W ith FedEx Express® Freight Services, you can ship individual skids of 150 lbs. or more. Skids exceeding 2,200 lbs. in weight or exceeding 70" in height, 119" in length or 80" in width require prior approval. • W ith FedEx Ground® services, you can ship packages up to 150 lbs.; up to 108" in length and 165" in length plus girth. • W ith FedEx Home Delivery services, you can ship packages up to 70 lbs.; up to 108" in length and 165" in length plus girth. ®

Place yellow and black safety heavyweight labels over the diagonal corners of your package if it weighs more than 75 lbs. To get the labels, your FedEx Express courier or FedEx executive, or go to a FedEx Office Print & Ship CenterSM or FedEx World Service Center®. Measuring Length and Girth

• Multiply length by width by height in inches. • D ivide by 194 (for U.S. and Puerto Rico shipments) or 166 (for international shipments). • Compare the dimensional weight and actual weight.

General Packaging Guidelines • U se FedEx Express packaging for FedEx Express package shipments only; any other use is prohibited. • Y ou may use your own packaging if boxes are sturdy and undamaged with all flaps intact. • C hipboard boxes, such as gift or shoe boxes, must be packed into a corrugated outer box. • Use double-wall boxes for heavier items. • P lace small packages inside a larger outer box. For express shipments smaller than 7" x 4" x 2", use a FedEx Express packaging option. • D ouble-box fragile items with 3" of cushioning in and around the smaller box.

Length and Girth Formula Girth is (2 x width) + (2 x height)

• W rap items individually with cushioning material and center them in cartons away from other items and away from the sides, corners, top and bottom of the box. • P osition bottles that contain liquids upright. Use an inner seal and perforated breakaway cap. The inner packaging must be able to contain leaks.

Height

Width Length Length is the longest side of the package or object.

The length and girth formula is simple. Here’s what you do: • Measure the length, height and width of the package. • L ength and girth equals length plus twice the width and twice the height.

• P lace items that might be damaged by normal handling, such as soiling, marking or application of adhesive labels, in a protective outer box. • F or odd- or irregular-shaped items, at a minimum you should wrap and tape all sharp edges or protrusions. • E nclose an extra label, business card or letterhead with the shipper’s address and phone number and the recipient’s address and phone number inside the package before sealing it. • R emove all old address labels from reused boxes before shipping, and make sure there are no holes, tears or corner dents in the outer box. Page 1

General Packing Methods

Box-in-Box Packing Method

Follow these general guidelines for the two most popular packing methods, plus recommendations for odd or irregular-shaped shipments.

• W rap product(s) individually with at least 2" thickness of air-cellular cushioning or foam material to fit snugly inside a corrugated box.

Single-Box Packing Method • S hip nonfragile products like soft goods inside a sturdy outer box. • U se fillers like crumpled newspaper, loosefill peanuts or air-cellular cushioning material to fill void spaces and prevent movement of goods inside the box during shipping. • P lace goods that might be affected by dirt, water or wet conditions inside a plastic bag. • C onsolidate small parts or spillable granular products in a strong sealed container, such as a burlap or siftproof plastic bag, then package in a sturdy outer box. • Use the H taping method for sealing your package. Single-Box Illustration With Wrapped Item Product wrapped in a minimum 3" thickness of cushioning material

• R estrict product movement inside the box using filler like crumpled newspaper, loosefill peanuts or other cushioning material. • C lose and tape the inner box using the H taping method. This will help prevent accidental opening. • U se a second box that is at least 6" longer, wider and deeper than the inner box. • C hoose the wrap or fill method to cushion the inner box inside the larger sturdy outer box. • S hip fragile products individually, wrapping them in a minimum 3" thickness of air-cellular cushioning material such as Bubble Wrap®. • W rap the inner box with 3" thickness of air-cellular cushioning material or use at least 3" of loosefill peanuts or other cushioning material to fill the spaces between the inner box and outer box on the top, bottom and all sides. • Fill any void spaces with more cushioning material. • Use the H taping method for sealing your package. Box-in-Box Illustration With Loosefill Peanuts

Sturdy outer box

Packing material (e.g., loosefill peanuts) minimum of 2" thickness on each side Inner box

Single-Box Illustration Filled With Loosefill Peanuts Nonfragile product with cushioning to prevent movement

Packing material (e.g., loosefill peanuts) minimum of 3" thickness on each side Sturdy outer box

Sturdy outer box

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Box-in-Box Illustration With Air-Cellular Cushioning Smaller inner box wrapped in 3" of air-cellular cushioning material

• P ackage labels and packing slips should be applied facing the same direction on the same side of the package. • A void wrapping labels around the corner or directly on the edge or seam of the package. • Place shipping labels on the package’s largest surface. While we cannot ensure compliance with markings such as “Up” arrows or “This End Up,” properly placing the shipping label increases your chance for the preferred orientation.

Sturdy outer box, measuring 6" larger on all sides

• Use tie-on tags on transit cases (including tradeshow display cases), golf bags, skis and luggage.

Sealing Your Package

Use applicable routing label, airbill or address label

• U se pressure-sensitive plastic tape, water-activated paper tape (minimum 60-lb. grade) or water-activated reinforced tape that is at least 2" wide. • A pply tape evenly across flaps and seams to both the top and bottom of the outer box. Use the H taping method. • D o not use cellophane tape, duct tape, masking tape, string or rope to seal packages. H taping method

Packaging Specialty Shipments Some shipments require detailed instructions for proper packaging to ensure intact delivery to your destination. We suggest that you those stand-alone PDF files in their entirety. Guidelines for packaging specialty items contain specific packing, sealing, labeling and testing instructions. You’ll find specific guidelines for those products at fedex.com/packaging. Recommendations for items that don’t require such specific guidelines follow.

Addressing and Labeling Your Package • Place delivery information inside and outside the package. Include an address for your recipient and yourself. • Do not list a P.O. box address for U.S. recipients. FedEx Express can ship to a P.O. box in certain international locations, including Puerto Rico, but you must provide a valid telephone, fax or telex number. • R emove or cross out any old address labels on the outer box. Page 3

General Guidelines for Unique Items

Dangerous Goods Shipments via FedEx Express

• Artwork. Apply masking tape in a criss-cross pattern on the glass surface to prevent glass from splintering; call the FedEx packaging hotline at 1.800.633.7019 for a list of artwork-packaging manufacturers.

Dangerous goods must be tendered to FedEx Express according to both current IATA regulations for air transport and the FedEx Express and Conditions.

• Photos and Posterboard. Tape flat items onto a rigid material like plywood, plastic or layers of fiberboard padding; as an alternative, place printed material between pieces of corrugated pad and tape both pads together at all seams. • Undeveloped Film. Prominently mark packages containing undeveloped film. Special labels are available. Ask your FedEx courier or call 1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339 (say “order shipping supplies”). • Stringed Musical Instruments. Loosen the tension on the strings to remove the stress on the neck of the instrument. • Printed Matter. Bundle printed material together to prevent shifting. Cushion sufficiently before packing into a double-walled corrugated outer box. • R olled Goods. Tightly wrap rolled goods using several layers of heavy-duty plastic film or Kraft paper and wrap with plastic packing tape. Then wrap the address label completely around the object or use a pouch. FedEx cannot assume liability for damage due to inadequate protection.

Address label Bar-code label

If you have other questions, call the FedEx Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials hotline at 1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339 (say “dangerous goods”). To find updated dangerous goods guidelines, information on packaging guidelines and other information, go to fedex.com/us/services/options, then select Dangerous Goods. You can also at fedex.com/ us/services/options/dangerousgoods/seminars.html for IATA/ICAO training that meets government-mandated training under 49 Code of Federal Regulations (49CFR) 172.700. To speak with a dangerous goods shipping professional, call 1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339 (say “dangerous goods”). Hazardous Materials Shipments via FedEx Ground If you haven’t shipped hazardous materials via FedEx Ground before, your FedEx executive first. We need to confirm that you’ve met government training requirements and can generate the documentation your shipment needs. To find updated hazardous materials guidelines, information on packaging guidelines and other information, go to fedex.com/us/services/options, then select Hazardous Materials. To for online training that meets DOT certification requirements, go to www.shipsafeshipsmart.com or call 1.800.762.3744, ext. 6753. To speak with a hazardous materials shipping professional, call 1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339 (say “dangerous goods”).

Protective wrap

Bubble Wrap is a ed trademark of Sealed Air Corporation. NOTICE: This packaging brochure is provided to FedEx customers to help reduce loss or damage due to improper packaging. It is NOT intended to be a comprehensive guide for packaging items we accept for transit. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding this information. Proper packaging is the sole responsibility of the shipper. For more information and additional guidelines, go to the packaging tips page on fedex.com/us/services/packageshipment/­, e-mail [email protected] or FedEx Packaging Services at 1.800.633.7019. Refer to the current FedEx Service Guide for , conditions and limitations applicable to FedEx® delivery services. © 2008 FedEx 30905PL

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