Delays Continue
Things are flowing better than they were a few months ago, but FedEx is still experiencing some delays and delivery problems due to the high volume of packages in their network. We still recommend shipping live items on Tuesday or Wed as the overall volume in the FedEx system may be a little lower, meaning less chance of delays.
FedEx Guarantees Still Suspended
All FedEx service failure guarantees are still suspended, and they are still not honoring all delivery signature requests - so don't purchase delivery signatures - save your money.
Avoid Shipping on Mondays
Monday is the busiest day for FedEx, please consider shipping on Tuesday or Wednesday rather than Monday to reduce chances of delays in transit. We also suggest not shipping live items on Thursdays unless absolutely necessary, as a delay could mean your shipment is not delivered until the following MONDAY. Since many delays are due to heavy volume at the destination areas, we highly recommend shipping "HAL" ("Hold at Location") to a FedEx facility and allow your recipient pick up there to avoid "last mile" delays.