If the consignee refuses or fails to take delivery of the consignment after its arrival at the place of delivery, FedEx Express will endeavor to comply with the applicable instructions of the shipper on the air waybill.
In the absence of such instructions or if the instructions cannot reasonably be complied with, FedEx Express will endeavor to notify the shipper of the consignee's failure to take delivery and request the shipper's instructions.
If no instructions are received within 30 days after this notification, FedEx Express may sell such consignment in one or more lots at public or private sale; or destroy or abandon the consignment.
Note: The shipper and owner are both liable for all charges and expenses resulting from the consignee's failure to take delivery of the consignment, including the charges for returning the consignment to the airport of origin (if so required by the shipper's instructions). If the consignment is returned to the airport of origin and the shipper or owner does not make such payments within fifteen days, FedEx Express may sell the consignment in one or more lots at public or private sale after giving ten days' notice to the shipper of its intention to do so.
In the event of sale of the consignment, FedEx Express will deduct from the proceeds all charges and expenses incurred in connection with the transportation, storage or sale of the consignment before paying balance to the shipper.
