Booking Confirmation Number and when it it Required in FedEx Shipment

Booking refers to an advance "reservation" or confirmation made in the FedEx booking system for shipment being tendered to FedEx by a shipper. The FedEx Express Freight services which require booking are: FedEx 1Day Freight, FedEx International Priority Freight and FedEx International Economy Freight.

 

A Booking Confirmation Number is assigned for all shipments that have been assigned space on a plane. This number is proof that a "reservation" has been made for the shipment in the FedEx booking system.

Space must be booked for all FedEx 1Day^SM Freight, International Priority Freight, and International Economy Freight shipments. FedEx Ship Manager can prepare your shipment and generate a booking number, or you may call FedEx to book a shipment.

 

In the U.S., call FedEx Express Freight Customer Service at 1.800.332.0807. In Canada, call 1.800.Go.FedEx^® or 1.800.463.3339. For all other locations, see the Contact Information screen for your local FedEx Customer Service telephone number.     

Booking confirmation is also required for FedEx 2Day Freight^® and FedEx 3Day^SM Freight shipments, if the total from one origin location exceed 20,000 lbs. (9,091 kg). Please call FedEx Express Freight Customer Service at 1.800.332.0807 to schedule a shipment.

 

Note: If users encounter a prompt message: Invalid Booking Confirmation Number and is unable to process an item fulfillment; kindly verify the validity of the booking confirmation number requested and the details of the shipment that recorded in NetSuite through: FedEx Express Freight Customer Service at 1.800.332.0807 for US customers and 1.800.Go.FedEx^® or 1.800.463.3339 for Canada customers.        

 

Source: http://www.fedex.com/fsm/help/html/us/faq.html#faq027