Who Are FedEx?
Since 1973, FedEx has been an international logistics powerhouse and one of the world's most well-known brands. But what makes FedEx unique and for courier delivery franchises an easy sell when promoting FedEx services to businesses?
FedEx is one of the largest transportation and courier companies in the world. Founded in 1971, the company has over 600,000 team members, annual revenue of £68 billion, 697 aircraft, 210,000 trucks and vans, and processes around 16.5 million packages daily.
What Does FedEx Stand For?
FedEx stands for Federal Express. The FedEx abbreviation was first used in 1990. The company was incorporated on June 24 1971, as the Federal Express Corporation.
What FedEx Shipping Services Do World Options Franchisees Offer Their Customers?
World Options offers businesses the following services through our shipping portal.
FedEx International Priority
FedEx International Priority Express
International Priority
A time-definite delivery service, meaning packages will arrive anytime within a specific timeframe. For FedEx International Priority, items will be delivered within one to three business days.
Businesses can send items to over 200 countries' territories, and the weight of a package can be up 68 kg.
FedEx International Priority Express
The FedEx International Priority Express service, as its name implies, provides an earlier delivery time than FedEx international priority, with packages being delivered by midday to destinations in Asia, Canada, Europe and the U.S.
The Benefits Of FedEx Services For Businesses
Businesses are always on the lookout for delivery services which provide timely and reliable delivery services, real-time tracking information, and the security of insurance in case items are lost or misplaced. FedEx shipping services offer all of the above-mentioned benefits.
Additionally, FedEx is known for its constant investment in technologies that optimise last-mile deliveries, efficient processes and the capacity to handle large loads.
What makes FedEx An Attractive Option For Businesses?
All carriers are known for their specialities. DHL for their expertise in delivering to Africa. UPS for their reach in Europe and TNT for their ability to deliver packages to remote parts of the U.K., especially northern Scotland. FedEx are renowned for their reach and operations in the United States
FedEx Operations In The US
Currently, FedEx operates multiple hubs and sorting facilities in the United States that allow the company to offer rapid delivery services in the United States without comparison.
FedEx Reach In The US
FedEx's strength is its delivery network in the United States. FedEx can deliver a package to any location within the continental U.S. within one business day from the U.K., which is no mean feat considering the United States' vastness.
Fed Ex Tracking Features
Customise the way the tracking info is displayed
Send colleagues and others shipment updates
Get proof of delivery
Create watchlists
Tracking Number And Delivery Information
Known for being the originator of the parcel tracking number, customers who ship with FedEx are provided with extensive information regarding the status of a package.
Paperwork
FedEx is known for having some of the easiest to use and understand paperwork amongst the world's major couriers. Documentation such as commercial invoices, certificates of origin, export licences and export packing lists are clear and straightforward to complete.
The FedEx Timed Guarantee
An impressive feature of FedEx delivery services is their timed guarantees. Businesses in urgent need of getting items shipped to the United States by a specific time can rest assured that their delivery will arrive by its deadline, and companies can communicate this fact to the recipient.
The benefits of which can include a customer agreeing to order more because of the assuredness of knowing that deliveries will arrive on time.
FedEx Customs Clearance
With Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic bringing delays to the world's logistics networks, courier companies have been pushed to the edge in terms of sticking to deadlines and ensuring that their networks survive challenges.
A key aspect to keeping networks resilient is customs clearance systems that are rapid and accurate. FedEx has spared no expense in building state-of-the-art customs clearance systems that allow the processing of a shipment, even before the cargo is loaded onto a FedEx aeroplane.
Summary
For courier delivery franchises offering FedEx shipping services, the company’s efficient systems, expertise in North American shipping, and express delivery options make it easy to showcase the benefits to businesses and convince them to use FedEx services through the World Options portal.
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