Printer-Friendly Glossary of FedEx Terms

API
Application Program Interface

EDI
Electronic Data Interchange

EPDI
Electronic Package Data Interchange

Express
When you need your shipments to be at their destination by a specific time of day, FedEx Express services are the best choice. FedEx offers a range of domestic and international Express services.

FedEx Compatible Solutions Program
FedEx certifies third-party shipping solutions to deploy FedEx services on their shipping systems. For a current list of compatible solutions, visit www.fedex.com/us/compatiblesolutions.

Freight
For domestic and international shipments weighing between 151 and 2,200 pounds. Both time-definite FedEx Express services and cost-effective FedEx Freight LTL (less-than-truckload) services are available.

Ground
FedEx Ground offers cost-effective, day-definite delivery for business-to-business. FedEx Home Delivery is the Ground option for business-to-residence deliveries.

International
FedEx Express International Services handles shipments to more than 210 countries by specific delivery times. FedEx International Freight Services provide time-definite delivery in 1 to 5 business days to major global markets. FedEx International Ground Services provide door-to-door delivery in 3 to 7 business days from the U.S. to Canada and Puerto Rico.

Returns
Shipments that are being returned to you from customers or other parties.