U.S. Express Small Package Shipping Options
10/29/2012 — Leah Palnik
PartnerShip helps thousands of small businesses save on their small package shipments (i.e., generally those under 200 pounds), whether they are express or ground, domestic or international, business or home deliveries - all through our unique alliance with FedEx®. Our setup process makes it simple and easy to get up and running quickly, and our shipping experts provide help every step of the way to ensure our customers maximize their small package savings.
As a reminder, here are examples of the discounted U.S. express small package shipping options that are available through one of our association shipping programs.
Same Day Delivery Options
- FedEx SameDay® Available 365 days a year for your most urgent shipments. Delivery is door-to-door in just hours throughout all 50 states. Go to fedexsameday.com or call 1.800.399.5999 to request pickup. For all FedEx SameDay services, have a government-issued photo ID ready when the courier arrives with a specialized airbill for you to complete.
- FedEx SameDay® City Get urgent cross-city delivery within several major U.S. metro areas. Delivery is door-to-door in just hours between select ZIP codes within 25 miles of the city center. Ship loose packages or palletized freight. Go to fedexsameday.com or call 1.800.399.5999 to confirm whether we serve your city, and request pickup.
Next-Day Delivery Options
- FedEx First Overnight® When you need it there first thing the next-business-day morning. Delivery is by 8, 8:30, 9 or 10 a.m., depending on destination, throughout all 50 states (Hawaii service is outbound only).
- FedEx Priority Overnight® Next-business-day delivery by 10:30 a.m. to most areas (by noon, 4:30 or 5 p.m. to some rural areas). For certain shipments to and from Alaska and Hawaii, delivery is in 2 business days. Available throughout all 50 states. Saturday pickup and delivery is available for an additional charge; go to fedex.com and select Get Rates and Transit Times from the Quick Access menu to confirm whether Saturday delivery is available for your location.
- FedEx Standard Overnight® When you need it there next business day in the afternoon. Delivery is by 3 p.m. to most areas and by 4:30 p.m. to some rural areas throughout all 50 states (Hawaii service is outbound only).
2- or 3-Business Day Delivery Options
- FedEx 2Day® A.M. Second-business-day delivery by 10:30 a.m. to most areas (by noon to rural areas). Available throughout all 50 states (Hawaii service is outbound only).
- FedEx 2Day® Second-business-day delivery by 4:30 p.m. to most areas (by 7 p.m. to residences). For certain shipments to Alaska and Hawaii, delivery is in 3 business days. Available throughout all 50 states.
- FedEx Express Saver® Delivery is in 3 business days by 4:30 p.m. to most areas (by 7 p.m. to residences). Available throughout all states except Alaska and Hawaii.
Small Package Solutions
Our discounted small package shipping services are completely free to eligible businesses participating in one of our association shipping programs. If you are currently a member of a professional association or trade group, ask them if they have a discounted small package shipping program through PartnerShip - or give us a call at 800-599-2902 and we'll find out for you. If not, we'd love to talk to your association leadership team to see if we can build a program for you and your fellow members.
Check back later this week and we'll blog about the international small package shipping options available through our programs.