FedEx UK from ShipStation
FedEx UK from ShipStation offers domestic and international shipping services for UK-based ShipStation API accounts shipping from the UK.
This guide provides developers with the details needed to build FedEx UK from ShipStation shipping capabilities into your ShipStation API workflows.
NOTE:
FedEx - Active Service Disruptions: Middle East Service Update
We continue to evaluate the situation in the Middle East. FedEx has resumed pickup and delivery services across the Middle East, where it is safe to do so and in line with local guidance. Customers shipping to or from the region may experience extended transit times.
The safety and security of our team members is our top priority, alongside our commitment to providing the best possible service for our customers. We are closely monitoring the situation and operating according to guidance from local authorities.
For the latest shipment status information, ​​​track​​​ your shipment at ​fedex.com​​. Please continue to check this page for updates.
Consistent with the provisions of the ​​​FedEx Service Guide​​​, affected shipments are not eligible for a refund or credit under the Money-Back Guarantee policy. ​​​Last updated March 4, 2026​​​.
​​Russia and Belarus Service Suspension​​
All Russian and Belarusian FedEx International services continue to be suspended until further notice. ​ Initially reported February 24, 2022; ​Last confirmed January 26, 2026​​.
Requirements
carrier_name: fedex_uk_walleted
- A ShipStation API account based in the UK.
- ShipStation Carriers must be activated for the account and have a positive account balance to create labels. See our Using ShipStation Carriers page for details about activating it in your account.
- All shipments must originate from an address in the UK.
- All shipments must include both the weight and either the dimensions or the package type.
Rates
FedEx UK from ShipStation supports rate shopping with ShipStation API.
Service Details
Available services with FedEx UK from ShipStation are provided below. Please note that carriers may update their available services at any time. To ensure you are always using valid services, you can use the list carrier services endpoint at any time.
Domestic Services
| Service | API Code |
|---|---|
| FedEx Priority - Drop off | fedex_priority |
International Services
| Service | API Code |
|---|---|
| FedEx International Economy® - Courier Collection | fedex_international_economy_gb |
| FedEx International Priority® - Courier Collection | fedex_international_priority_gb |
| FedEx International Connect Plus - Drop Off | fedex_international_connect_plus |
Return Services
FedEx UK from ShipStation does not support returns.
Adding Shipment Insurance
Adding shipment insurance is not supported for this carrier. FedEx UK does not provide any default loss/damage coverage.
Label Support
- Label sizes: 4" x 6", 4" x 8"
- Label formats: PDF, ZPL
Label Reference Fields
FedEx UK from ShipStation supports adding custom label messages, specifically using shipment.packages.label_messages.reference1 for CUSTOMER_REFERENCE, shipment.packages.label_messages.reference2 for INVOICE_REFERENCE and shipment.packages.label_messages.reference3 for P_O_NUMBER.
Multi-Package Labels
FedEx UK from ShipStation supports multi-package shipments for all available international services.
Voiding Labels
FedEx UK from ShipStation supports voiding labels with ShipStation API.
Customs Declarations
International services of FedEx UK from ShipStation do support electronic customs data. For most countries, the data is passed electronically to FedEx (ETD). For countries where ETD is not supported, the invoice generated by ShipStation needs to be printed.
Advanced Options
FedEx UK from ShipStation supports advanced options: *additional_handling *saturday_delivery
NOTE: Action Required: :nz: New Zealand Border Levy Changes
Effective ​April 1, 2026​​, a new ​NZD $2.21 (+ GST) levy​ applies to low-value air freight consignments entering New Zealand. This fee is ​separate from​​ the 15% GST already being collected, and it applies per package, not per item.
To see how this change impacts your shipping rates and carrier invoices, see the Shipping to New Zealand: Low Value Goods (LVG) Levy section of International Shipments​​.
Manifests
FedEx UK from ShipStation shipments do not require manifesting.
Scheduling Pickups
FedEx UK from ShipStation supports schedule carrier pickups for these services: FedEx International Economy® - Courier Collection and FedEx International Priority® - Courier Collection.
Service Points (PUDO)
FedEx UK from ShipStation does not support shipping to service points.
Tracking
FedEx UK from ShipStation supports receiving tracking updates. Review our Track a Package guides for details on tracking with the ShipStation API.