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Billable weight rate calculations to change on larger-size FedEx Ground® packages

Effective Feb. 5, 2007, the shipping charges for larger-size FedEx Ground packages will be calculated based on dimensional weight rather than on oversize package definitions. For FedEx Ground shipments, a rate calculation based on dimensional weight may apply for packages that are three cubic feet (5,184 cubic inches) or larger. These packages will be billed based on dimensional weight unless actual weight is greater. Packages smaller than three cubic feet will be billed based on actual weight.

Determining Dimensional Weight
To determine if dimensional weight applies to your package:
1. Measure the length, width and height in inches, rounding dimensions of half an inch or more to the next full inch. Drop any fractions that are less than half an inch. Multiply these numbers together. This is the cubic size of your package. If the cubic size is less than 5,184 cubic inches, the actual weight becomes the billable weight.
2. If the cubic size is 5,184 cubic inches or greater, divide the cubic size by 194 (for U.S. and Puerto Rico shipments) or 166 (for Canada shipments), rounding up to the nearest whole pound. This is the dimensional weight of your package.
3. Compare this number with the actual weight of your package. Price your shipment based on the greater of the two values.

If you need help with calculating the billable weight rate of a package, or if you have any freight questions or concerns, call Siriani & Associates, administrators of the VDTA/SDTA Freight Savings Plan, at 1-800-554-0005.

Reprinted from Floor Care Professional, February 2007