FedEx requires the use of FedEx Ship Manager when generating a Shipper's Declaration, and other non-FedEx software must be FX-18 compliant.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only for domestic shipments
• D. Not required

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that the Shipper's Declaration for dangerous goods must be generated through FedEx’s own system or through software that meets FedEx’s data standards. Using FedEx Ship Manager ensures the declaration is formatted exactly as FedEx requires, with all the necessary fields validated and populated correctly for regulatory compliance. If you use external software, it must produce an FX-18–compliant declaration so FedEx can import and process the information without errors. This FX-18 compliance acts as a bridge between non-FedEx tools and FedEx’s data validation and workflow, helping prevent misprints, missing data, or formatting issues that could delay or jeopardize the shipment. In short, for any dangerous goods shipment, you either generate the declaration in FedEx Ship Manager or use third-party software only if it outputs FX-18–compliant data.