Time is Money – Save Both with FedEx This Holiday Season

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-- FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) offers customers several convenient ways to save time and money when shipping this holiday season.

From discounts offered by FedEx Express, the world’s largest express transportation company, and cost-effective shipping with FedEx Ground to time-saving holiday card and calendar gift options from FedEx Office, FedEx has solutions to make life easier during the holidays.

“FedEx listens intently to the needs of our customers and we are committed to exceeding their expectations at every opportunity,” said T. Michael Glenn, FedEx executive vice president, Market Development and Corporate Communications. “FedEx team members around the world are standing by to save customers time, money and hassle during the busy holiday season.”

Save Money with FedEx

Looking to save money this holiday season? FedEx offers the following tips to help keep your holiday budget in check:

Visit a FedEx Office location and ship with FedEx Ground for 10 percent less than UPS Ground.*

Apply to save up to 16 percent on eligible FedEx Express services and eight percent on eligible FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery services when using FedEx Ship Manager® at fedex.com or FedEx Ship Manager Software. Visit http://www.fedex.com/us/oadr/en/discounts/index.html for more information.

Ship by Dec.17, 2009 and use FedEx Ground and Home Delivery Services for the most cost-effective delivery. FedEx Home Delivery service connects every residential address in the U.S. via our residential-only delivery network while offering Date Certain, Evening and Appointment deliveries to make shipping more convenient for your recipient.

Drop FedEx Express shipments off at one of more than 53,000 FedEx dropoff locations to avoid added surcharges.

Procrastinating? FedEx Express has several cost-effective shipping options when holiday deadlines are drawing near. Research the many options available via FedEx Express for the most economical shipping options such as FedEx Express Saver® and FedEx 2Day® services.

Packaging is important. Pack your shipment properly to minimize the size and weight of the package and reduce shipping costs. The professionals at FedEx Office can pack and ship your holiday package for you at more than 1,800 FedEx Office locations nationwide. Packaging tips are also available at fedex.com/packaging.