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B. RESTRICTIONS DUE TO WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS

1. Weight

  • Upon acceptance each consignment must be accurately weighed.
  • The weight of a piece of cargo that exceeds available scale-capacity must be determined elsewhere, supervised by staff of FedEx Express or agent.
  • Alternatively an approved weight bridge may be used, in which case the weight note must be submitted to the cargo accepting office together with the consignment concerned.
  • Any single piece greater than 1000kg (2,200 lbs) can only be accepted with prior approval of the Freight Movement Center.
  • Pieces of 68 kg (150 lb) or more must be palletized or attached on a forkable base.

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2. Dimensions

  • The greatest width, height and length of a consignment must be ascertained on acceptance.
  • Cubic volume must be calculated for low-density cargo.
  • Valuable cargo packages must be at least 28.3 cubic decimeters (12 in. x 12 in. x 12 in./1,728 cubic inches) or more.
  • Pieces larger than a length plus girth of 762 cm (300 in) or 302 cm x 178 cm x 178 cm (119 in. x 70 in. x 70 in.) can only be accepted with prior approval of the Freight Movement Center.

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