FedEx Express adds morning delivery options in US
FedEx Express is extending its delivery service options for customers in the United States, including more early morning delivery options. FedEx Express is extending its delivery service options for customers in the US, including more early morning delivery options.
The company announced yesterday that it is launching a FedEx First Overnight Freight service that will allow items weighing 151lbs or more to reach most areas in the US by 9am.
It is also launching a FedEx 2Day A.M. service that will over deliveries by 10.30am on a two-day delivery schedule to most areas in the US, and will also be available for return shipments.
The new services start February 28.
From that date, FedEx will also be expanding its existing FedEx First Overnight and FedEx International First services to offer shipment of most dangerous goods types. This will include shipments inbound to the US from Canada, Europe and Latin America.
“FedEx Express continues to enhance its portfolio, adding new, relevant services to meet customer needs,” said T. Michael Glenn, president and CEO, FedEx Corporate Services. “Customer service is a top priority at FedEx and we are committed to providing an industry-leading suite of shipping options.”
The FedEx First Overnight, which boasts a money-back guarantee, was expanded last year to include Saturday delivery.
Geared towards customers such as those in the manufacturing, banking, law and entertainment industries that need to ship highly time-sensitive packages, the service offers next business day deliveries as early as 8am.
The new FedEx First Overnight Freight service is expected to be of interest to customers with urgent manufacturing, distribution or replenishment needs, and for palletized shipments including in the industrial machinery and medical fields.
