Learn to Ship
Learn to Ship
Preparing to Ship Online
Whether you are a one-time or every day shipper, or in need of customized solutions to meet your specific business needs, we can help. To help prepare you, we've outlined 6 things you'll need to know to get started.
FedEx® Services
Determine the FedEx service that gets your shipment where you need it to go and when.
Package Details
Know your shipment specifications and the supplies you'll need.
Additional Services
(if required)
Determine if your shipment requires additional services.
Rates and Transit Times
Get detailed cost estimates and easily compare rates among different FedEx services, origins and destinations.
Customs Documentation
(if required)
Identify required customs documents for your international shipment.
Pickup and Drop Off
Make the necessary arrangements to get your shipment into our hands.
Now that you know the 6 things you need to get started, select a shipping tool to begin.
Select a Shipping Tool
FedEx offers many different shipping tools.
Choose from the options below to find the right tool for you.
FedEx Ship Manager™ Lite
For basic one-piece shipments, FedEx Ship Manager LiteTM is the fastest way to create a shipping label with or without a FedEx account*.
No need to create a user ID or login.
Prepare a single piece shipment in just a few steps.
Pay with a credit card or a FedEx account.
Intuitive step-by-step screens provide pro-active help.
FedEx Ship Manager™ Advanced
For multi-piece shipments or advanced shipping options, FedEx Ship Manager at fedex.ca is for you. A FedEx account is required.
Prepare a multi-piece shipment to the same address.
Create return shipments.
Ship dangerous goods and/or high value shipments**.
Create customizable reports.
Need help choosing a shipping service?
Answer a few basic questions about your shipment and our Shipping Services Finder will suggest a service that makes sense for you.
Additional Training Support
Learn how to use FedEx shipping tools with our self-service guides.
Additional Tools And Other Shipping Solutions
Need tailored shipping for your business?
Contact us today or view all shipping tools & services to find what's right for you.
* FedEx Ship Manager Lite does have shipping limitations, which include no Dangerous Goods/Hazmat shipping, multiple-piece shipping, freight shipping, shipments requiring an export declaration, items subject to be shipped with an export license, when Terms of Sale or Importer of Record need to be changed, packages over 150 lbs./68 kgs, and items subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). For these advanced features, use FedEx Ship Manager at fedex.ca.
** Some restrictions apply. See the Terms and Conditions in the FedEx Service Guide at fedex.ca for details.