Shipping Alerts and Updates

02/19/2025: You can now view the probable FedEx sort facility for Express shipments via the "Expected Hub" column on the Shipping page.

• You can learn more about identifying the expected hub here.
• Please remember that FedEx can change the package’s route/sort facility at any time. Be sure to always monitor the tracking for the most up-to-date travel information.

02/18/2025: MorphMarket Branded Shipping Boxes are now available in two sizes here! 1

02/04/2025: You can now save shipping addresses via the address book.

• Simply click the "Saved Addresses" button on the "Add Label" screen to get started.

01/08/2025: You can see incoming shipments via the "Incoming" tab on the "My Shipping" page.

01/04/2025: We now offer financing on shipping supplies. Buy more to save!

01/03/2025: Quickly add a customer’s shipping info using the "MorphMarket User" button when creating a new label.

• Addresses shared by buyers via the messenger will appear here.
• Please note: Only the 10 most recent addresses will appear on the initial screen. You can search by the buyer’s name or username to find older addresses.

12/31/2024: You can now add multiple payment methods to purchase shipping labels.

12/20/2024: You can now purchase discounted shipping supplies here!

12/19/2024:

• All future shipments will now show a tracking status on the Shipping table.
  • Note: It is still essential to closely monitor tracking on the FedEx website. FedEx does not show when a package is "read for pickup," so you will want to keep an eye on packages that are being held.
• Tracking numbers will now be automatically sent to the buyer when the shipping label is created through the on-site messenger, and the "send tracking to customer" box is selected.

12/16/2024: You can now save package dimensions and select a default package size when creating new labels.

12/04/2024: Signature on Delivery is now available!

• You can now require a signature on delivery for an additional charge of $6.95. We still strongly recommend against using it as it can result in package delays if your customers are not available at the time FedEx arrives. Using this service voids the MorphMarket Shipping Live Arrival Insurance.

05/07/25: Insurance is active again. Please ship mindfully.

05/05/25: Severe thunder storms, high winds and golf ball sized hail is expected through the Central US and upper Midwest. Record breaking low temps are expected around the peak low pressure zones, while temps are expected to be 10-20 degrees warmer above and below. We do not recommend shipping Monday and Tuesday. There will likely be delays at origin and destination airports as well as Memphis and Indy. Insurance will be void.

04/14/25: No significant delays or weather events reported at this time. Please always use caution, and monitor temperatures/weather conditions for your package's route.

4/8/25: Insurance is active again. Please use caution.

4/7/25: EXPECT DELAYS. Storm expected Monday through Central and South Eastern US. Delayed shipments still in transit from last week's weather event. Insurance void, do not ship. Insurance void, do not ship.

04/01/25-04/05/25: EXPECT DELAYS. Severe storms across the Central US and high winds across the Southwest are expected Tuesday into Wednesday. Another storm is set begin Wednesday and will cause severe weather from central Texas to Michigan, including both Memphis and Indianapolis. High winds, flash flooding, and tornadoes are possible with this storm. Flights may be grounded or postponed during this weather event. Delays are expected. Insurance will be void.

03/24/2025: Temperatures are safe for shipping again in most areas. Please use caution, and always check the temperatures for the origin, sort, and destination.

03/18/2025-03/20/2025: Blizzard conditions and low temps predicted: Central Plains to Upper Midwest. Do NOT ship into/out of these areas.

03/10/2025: The weather is safe for shipping again in most areas. Please use caution, and always check the temperatures for the origin, sort, and destination.

3/3/2025- 3/7/2025: - SHIPPING ADVISORY - Storm to cause delays through the Central US. Memphis will likely be impacted. Insurance will be void.

03/03/2025: Tuesday, March 4th is Fat Tuesday, which is a key day for the Mardi Gras parade and celebration.
Be aware that both Express and Ground have moved to a LIMITED SERVICE for the remainder of the week as Mardi Gras will continue to impact the ability to service areas.

We would advise against shipping live animal shipments for delivery on March 04, 2025. We would also recommend only shipping critical shipments the remainder of the week to avoid delays.

02/25/2025: Temperatures are safe for shipping again in most areas. Please use caution, and always check the temperatures for the origin, sort, and destination.

The Memphis hub is still experiencing some delays due to flights being grounded last week.

02/17/2025-02/21/25: DO NOT SHIP

02/19/2025 Update: The Memphis hub has suspended all flights into and out of the facility due to severe weather. Expect delays.

An Arctic air mass will push south through the central U.S. this week, bringing widespread record-breaking cold. Sub-freezing temperatures are expected to reach as far south as the Gulf Coast. Heavy snowfall will start in the Rockies this morning and spread across the central Plains, Ozarks, Tennessee Valley, and North Carolina, eventually reaching the southern Mid-Atlantic states by Wednesday.

Temperatures are forecasted to drop well below zero from Montana and the Dakotas to the Upper Midwest and sections of the Central Plains for the next couple of mornings through Thursday. Areas near the Canadian border could see temperatures in the -30s. Wind chills will be extremely dangerous, ranging from -30 to -60 degrees. High temperatures are expected to stay in the single digits for the next few afternoons in the Central Plains.

Do NOT ship to or from these areas this week. Delays in Indianapolis and Memphis are likely, and temperatures are not suitable for safe shipping. Any insurance purchased will be void.

SEVERE WINTER WEATHER ALERT

Shipping Alert: 1/20/2025-1/22-2025- DO NOT SHIP

Dangerously cold temperatures in place from the Rockies to the East Coast, while a winter storm is forecast to develop from Texas, Gulf Coast States into the Southeast through early this week. Temps ranging from the negative teens and single digits in the Northern Plains/Upper Midwest; the single digits and teens in the Rockies, central Plains, and Midwest; the teens and 20s for New England and the Mid-Atlantic; and the 20s and 30s for the Great Basin, southern Plains, and Southeast. Life-threatening wind chills of 30 to 55 degrees below zero at times are expected across the Rockies, northern Plains, and Upper Midwest through Tuesday morning. For the safety of the animals, DO NOT SHIP.

The dates of this weather event may change or be extended. Always check the weather at the package’s origin, sort facility, and destination. You should never ship a live animal if temperatures at any of these locations fall below 35°F.

SEVERE WEATHER & FIRE UPDATE- DO NOT SHIP- EXPECT DELAYS

1/13/2025: Critical fire weather conditions will continue for coastal Southern California through Wednesday- current fires are still not contained. Please avoid shipping into/out of Southern California.

Another cold front is moving through the Central US to the East Coast this week, followed by another surge of Arctic air, which will reach the Midwest today and into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast for Tuesday. Please avoid shipping through Wednesday. Dangerous conditions and delays are likely.

01/09/25: A winter storm warning is active for the South Central and South Eastern United States through this weekend. Significant snow, ice, and sleet is expected to disrupt travel from Texas to the East Coast. This includes Memphis and Indianapolis.

DO NOT SHIP TODAY (Thursday 01/09/2025).

With anticipated flight cancellations, airport closures, and sub-freezing temperatures, any live animals caught in Memphis, Indianapolis, or any affected areas run the risk of being held over the weekend, resulting in potential DOA.

Shipping advisory still in effect for Southern California.
DO NOT ship into or out of this region. Delay is highly likely!

WILDFIRE ADVISORY

01/08/2025: The SPC has issued an Extremely Critical Fire Weather Area for parts of the Southern California coast. Sustained winds of 30–40 mph (stronger inland), low humidity, and dry fuels have created dangerous conditions. Multiple fires in LA County remain 0% contained. Fires in other nearby counties have also been reported.

Shipping in or out of Southern California is strongly discouraged, and delays are expected for any shipments.

SEVERE WINTER WEATHER ALERT

01/03/2025- 01/13/2025: Due to a forecasted extreme cold front across the country, we do not recommend shipping live animals at this time. Memphis, Indy, and much of the north-central and east coast will be extremely cold, which could cause serious delays and DOAs.
12/11/24- 01/05/25: No Live Animal Shipping. Insurance Coverage will be void.