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Glossary
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Matrix Discount (FedEx Ground): This is a percentage discount that is based on the weight and
destination of a package. For example, a customer may receive 5% discount for package that weighs
from 10 – 25 pounds shipping in destination Zone 5 (see chart below).
From
Weight
(lbs.)
To
Weight
(lbs.)
Zone
2
Zone
3
Zone
4
Zone
5
Zone
6
Zone
7
Zone
8
10 25 0 0 0
5%
5% 0 0
26 50 2% 0 0 6% 5% 0 0
51 75 4% 0 0 6% 8% 0 5%
MPS: Multiple-Piece Shipment
Multiweight Shipment – FedEx Ground: A group of packages shipped on the same day from the same
location to the same destination. These packages are considered a “shipment” for Multiweight purposes
only. Each package in a Multiweight Shipment has its own unique tracking number and is not guaranteed
to be picked up or delivered at the same time as the other packages in the Multiweight Shipment.
NAFTA: North American Free Trade Agreement
NSC: Non-Standard Container
NUNS: No Upload/No Ship
OS: Oversize OR Operating System
Oversize Packages (FedEx Ground): A package whose Length plus Girth is greater than 84 inches is
considered to be Oversize. Oversize packages are considered to have a minimum weight of 30 lbs. (or 50
lbs. if the Length plus the Girth is greater than 108 inches) for U.S. shipments and 50 lbs. for Canadian
shipments. There is also a maximum allowable size of “Length plus Girth less than or equal to 130
inches”, as well as a maximum allowable single dimension of 108 inches.
Package (FedEx Ground):–The simplest and smallest item that can be shipped via FedEx Ground.
PNG: Portable Network Graphic
PO: Priority Overnight OR Purchase Order
POD: Proof of Delivery
RIC: Revenue Interface Controls
RMA: Return Merchandise Authorization
SED: Shipper’s Export Declaration
SCNC: Serial Carrier Numeric Codes
SOP: Standard Operating Procedure
TAWB: Thermal Air Waybill
TCV: Total Customs Value
TD: Transborder Distribution
TN: Tracking Number