FedEx FX18 Operator Variation

The following is the text of FedEx Express variation (FX 18). This operator variation appears in the international air regulations effective January 1, 2011.

Effective Jan. 10, 2011, FedEx Express will require all Shipper's Declarations originating in the U.S., excluding all 023 air waybill shipments*, to be prepared using only the following methods:

FedEx approved vendor software application;
preapproved shipper proprietary software; or
FedEx Express Automated Shipping Solutions that have dangerous goods error checks.

Note: A list of approved dangerous goods shipping application vendors can be reviewed at www.fedex.com/us; "dangerous goods" (keyword). Shipper declaration "templates" from FedEx Express will no longer be accepted.

Note: FedEx Ship Manager® Software and FedEx Ship Manager® Server both have dangerous goods edit checks. The interactive templates previously available on fedex.com will no longer be offered as of January 10, 2011 to U.S.-based customers.

*FedEx International Express Freight® (IXF), FedEx International Airport-to-Airport^SM (ATA) and FedEx International Premium® (IP1) shipments.

Masterform - Approved Vendor Software Application

FedEx-approved dangerous goods software vendors. Most approved dangerous goods software vendors offer both standalone software and Internet-based programs. Some provide a one-time option for occasional shippers.

The following vendor software applications have been reviewed and approved for use with FedEx Express dangerous goods shipments. This list is subject to change. For the latest updates or for more information on approved vendors, please contact the Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials Hotline at 1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339 (say "dangerous goods") between 7 a.m and 7 p.m. CST weekdays, or 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. CST Saturdays.

Approved Vendor	Dangerous Goods Software
Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd.	Ship Hazmat^®
Dangerous Goods Council	Haz-Shipper^©
International Air Transport Association	EasyDGR
Labelmaster	Masterform^TM
DGM Software Development Group A/S	DGOffice^TM
DG Control Software	DGControl

If you use shipper-proprietary software with dangerous goods edit checks, contact the FedEx Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials Hotline at dghotline@fedex.com to have your company name added to our pre-approved list.

Compare Approved Dangerous Goods Software Applications

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