karrioapi · ChrisNolan · May 26, 2026
diff --git a/PRDs/FEDEX_SHIPMENT_PICKUP_TYPE.md b/PRDs/FEDEX_SHIPMENT_PICKUP_TYPE.md
@@ -0,0 +1,191 @@
+# Plan: FedEx Configurable `fedex_pickup_type` Option
+
+FedEx's `pickupType` field (which describes how a shipper tenders a package — drop off, scheduled, or on-call) is hardcoded to `DROPOFF_AT_FEDEX_LOCATION` in both the rate and shipment request builders. This adds it as a standard FedEx `ShippingOption` so API consumers can send any of the three valid Ship API values. Default behaviour is unchanged (backward-compatible).
+
+## Context
+
+`pickupType` is hardcoded as `"DROPOFF_AT_FEDEX_LOCATION"` in both:
+
+- `modules/connectors/fedex/karrio/providers/fedex/shipment/create.py` (line 293)
+- `modules/connectors/fedex/karrio/providers/fedex/rate.py` (line 214)
+
+Valid FedEx Ship API values (from `ship-api.json`, `rate-api.json`, and the API Reference Guide `#pickuptypes` table):
+
+| Enumeration                 | Description                                                        |
+| --------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
+| `DROPOFF_AT_FEDEX_LOCATION` | Shipment will be dropped off at a FedEx Location (current default) |
+| `CONTACT_FEDEX_TO_SCHEDULE` | FedEx will be contacted to request a pickup                        |
+| `USE_SCHEDULED_PICKUP`      | Shipment will be picked up as part of a regular scheduled pickup   |
+
+Note: `ON_CALL`, `PACKAGE_RETURN_PROGRAM`, `REGULAR_STOP` are Pickup API values only — they do not belong in the shipment/rate request and should not be included in this option.
+
+## Design Decisions
+
+- **FedEx-only `ShippingOption`** — no SDK `ShipmentRequest` model changes
+- Unified `PickupRequest.pickup_type` (`one_time`/`daily`/`recurring`) is a _different_ concept (it schedules a carrier driver pickup event). The field we are adding answers "how does this shipment get to the carrier?" — set at shipment creation time.
+- `dpd_meta_dropoff_type` is a false cognate (controls label format at drop-off point, not tendering method) — not a reference pattern for this change
+- `help` text exposure in the API endpoint is out of scope — separate PR
+- Purolator (`PickupType`: `DropOff`/`PreScheduled`) and DHL Poland (`dropOffType`: `REGULAR_PICKUP`) also hardcode this concept — noted as future work, not in scope here
+- Default remains `DROPOFF_AT_FEDEX_LOCATION` — zero behaviour change for existing integrations
+
+## Implementation Steps
+
+### Step 1 — `units.py`: add `FedExPickupType` StrEnum
+
+File: `modules/connectors/fedex/karrio/providers/fedex/units.py`
+
+Add before the `ConnectionConfig` class:
+
+```python
+class FedExPickupType(lib.StrEnum):
+    """How the shipper will tender the package to FedEx (Ship API / Rate API)."""
+    # Shipper brings the package to a FedEx drop-off location
+    dropoff_at_fedex_location = "DROPOFF_AT_FEDEX_LOCATION"
+    # FedEx will be contacted to schedule a one-time pickup
+    contact_fedex_to_schedule = "CONTACT_FEDEX_TO_SCHEDULE"
+    # Package will be collected as part of a regular standing pickup schedule
+    use_scheduled_pickup = "USE_SCHEDULED_PICKUP"
+```
+
+### Step 2 — `units.py`: add `fedex_pickup_type` to `ShippingOption`
+
+In the same file, add to the `ShippingOption` enum inside the delivery options group (near `fedex_saturday_delivery`):
+
+```python
+fedex_pickup_type = lib.OptionEnum(
+    "fedex_pickup_type",
+    str,
+    help=(
+        "How the shipper will tender the package to FedEx. "
+        "Valid values: DROPOFF_AT_FEDEX_LOCATION, CONTACT_FEDEX_TO_SCHEDULE, USE_SCHEDULED_PICKUP. "
+        "Defaults to DROPOFF_AT_FEDEX_LOCATION."
+    ),
+    meta=dict(category="DELIVERY_OPTIONS"),
+)
+```
+
+### Step 3 — `shipment/create.py`: replace hardcoded `pickupType`
+
+File: `modules/connectors/fedex/karrio/providers/fedex/shipment/create.py`, line 293
+
+Replace:
+
+```python
+pickupType="DROPOFF_AT_FEDEX_LOCATION",
+```
+
+With:
+
+```python
+pickupType=(options.fedex_pickup_type.state or "DROPOFF_AT_FEDEX_LOCATION"),
+```
+
+### Step 4 — `rate.py`: replace hardcoded `pickupType`
+
+File: `modules/connectors/fedex/karrio/providers/fedex/rate.py`, line 214
+
+Replace:
+
+```python
+pickupType="DROPOFF_AT_FEDEX_LOCATION",
+```
+
+With:
+
+```python
+pickupType=(options.fedex_pickup_type.state or "DROPOFF_AT_FEDEX_LOCATION"),
+```
+
+### Step 5 — `i18n.py`: add translation entry
+
+File: `modules/connectors/fedex/karrio/providers/fedex/i18n.py`
+
+Add to `OPTION_NAME_TRANSLATIONS`:
+
+```python
+"fedex_pickup_type": _("FedEx Pickup Type"),
+```
+
+### Step 6 — `test_shipment.py`: add 2 new test methods + fixture constants
+
+File: `modules/connectors/fedex/tests/fedex/test_shipment.py`
+
+Add two fixture constants (minimal diffs of the existing `ShipmentRequest` fixture with only `pickupType` changed):
+
+```python
+ShipmentUseScheduledPickupRequest = {
+    ...  # copy of ShipmentRequest with "pickupType": "USE_SCHEDULED_PICKUP"
+}
+
+ShipmentContactFedexPickupRequest = {
+    ...  # copy of ShipmentRequest with "pickupType": "CONTACT_FEDEX_TO_SCHEDULE"
+}
+```
+
+Add two new test methods to `TestFedExShipping`:
+
+```python
+def test_create_shipment_request_with_use_scheduled_pickup(self):
+    request = gateway.mapper.create_shipment_request(
+        models.ShipmentRequest(**{**ShipmentPayload, "options": {"fedex_pickup_type": "USE_SCHEDULED_PICKUP"}})
+    )
+    self.assertEqual(request.serialize(), ShipmentUseScheduledPickupRequest)
+
+def test_create_shipment_request_with_contact_fedex_pickup(self):
+    request = gateway.mapper.create_shipment_request(
+        models.ShipmentRequest(**{**ShipmentPayload, "options": {"fedex_pickup_type": "CONTACT_FEDEX_TO_SCHEDULE"}})
+    )
+    self.assertEqual(request.serialize(), ShipmentContactFedexPickupRequest)
+```
+
+### Step 7 — `test_rate.py`: add 1 new test method + fixture constant
+
+File: `modules/connectors/fedex/tests/fedex/test_rate.py`
+
+Add one fixture constant (minimal diff of existing `RateRequest` with only `pickupType` changed):
+
+```python
+RateUseScheduledPickupRequest = {
+    ...  # copy of RateRequest with "pickupType": "USE_SCHEDULED_PICKUP"
+}
+```
+
+Add one new test method to `TestFedExRating`:
+
+```python
+def test_create_rate_request_with_use_scheduled_pickup(self):
+    request = gateway.mapper.create_rate_request(
+        models.RateRequest(**{**RatePayload, "options": {"fedex_pickup_type": "USE_SCHEDULED_PICKUP"}})
+    )
+    self.assertEqual(request.serialize(), RateUseScheduledPickupRequest)
+```
+
+## Files Changed
+
+| File                                                                 | Change                                                          |
+| -------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| `modules/connectors/fedex/karrio/providers/fedex/units.py`           | Add `FedExPickupType` enum + `ShippingOption.fedex_pickup_type` |
+| `modules/connectors/fedex/karrio/providers/fedex/shipment/create.py` | Replace hardcoded `pickupType` at line 293                      |
+| `modules/connectors/fedex/karrio/providers/fedex/rate.py`            | Replace hardcoded `pickupType` at line 214                      |
+| `modules/connectors/fedex/karrio/providers/fedex/i18n.py`            | Add `"fedex_pickup_type"` translation                           |
+| `modules/connectors/fedex/tests/fedex/test_shipment.py`              | Add 2 tests + 2 fixture constants                               |
+| `modules/connectors/fedex/tests/fedex/test_rate.py`                  | Add 1 test + 1 fixture constant                                 |
+
+## Verification
+
+```bash
+source bin/activate-env
+python -m unittest discover -v -f modules/connectors/fedex/tests
+```
+
+All 7 existing tests must pass unchanged — confirming `DROPOFF_AT_FEDEX_LOCATION` remains the default when no option is supplied.
+
+The 3 new tests each call `request.serialize()` and directly assert `"pickupType"` in the resulting dict equals the option value passed.
+
+## Future Work (out of scope)
+
+- Expose `OptionEnum.help` through `GET /v1/carriers/fedex/options` API endpoint
+- Add equivalent `purolator_pickup_type` option to Purolator connector (`DropOff`/`PreScheduled`)
+- Add equivalent `dhl_poland_dropoff_type` option to DHL Poland connector
+- Consider a unified `tendering_type` field on `ShipmentRequest` once all three carriers are done
+- The 'create_label` core module for the Dashboard only renders boolean "CheckBoxField" options and skips other options so we can't see this option via the Dashboard atm
diff --git a/modules/connectors/fedex/karrio/providers/fedex/i18n.py b/modules/connectors/fedex/karrio/providers/fedex/i18n.py
@@ -84,6 +84,7 @@
     "fedex_one_rate": _("FedEx One Rate"),
     "fedex_freight_guarantee": _("FedEx Freight Guarantee"),
     "fedex_saturday_delivery": _("FedEx Saturday Delivery"),
+    "fedex_pickup_type": _("FedEx Pickup Type"),
     "fedex_smart_post_hub_id": _("FedEx Smart Post Hub ID"),
     "fedex_smart_post_allowed_indicia": _("FedEx Smart Post Allowed Indicia"),
     "fedex_alcohol": _("FedEx Alcohol"),

diff --git a/modules/connectors/fedex/karrio/providers/fedex/rate.py b/modules/connectors/fedex/karrio/providers/fedex/rate.py
@@ -211,7 +211,7 @@ def rate_request(
             preferredCurrency=default_currency,
             rateRequestType=request_types,
             shipDateStamp=lib.fdate(shipment_date, "%Y-%m-%d"),
-            pickupType="DROPOFF_AT_FEDEX_LOCATION",
+            pickupType=(options.fedex_pickup_type.state or "DROPOFF_AT_FEDEX_LOCATION"),
             requestedPackageLineItems=[
                 fedex.RequestedPackageLineItemType(
                     subPackagingType=lib.identity(

diff --git a/modules/connectors/fedex/karrio/providers/fedex/shipment/create.py b/modules/connectors/fedex/karrio/providers/fedex/shipment/create.py
@@ -290,7 +290,7 @@ def shipment_request(
                 )
             ],
             recipientLocationNumber=None,
-            pickupType="DROPOFF_AT_FEDEX_LOCATION",
+            pickupType=(options.fedex_pickup_type.state or "DROPOFF_AT_FEDEX_LOCATION"),
             serviceType=service,
             packagingType=lib.identity(
                 provider_units.PackagingType.map(

diff --git a/modules/connectors/fedex/karrio/providers/fedex/units.py b/modules/connectors/fedex/karrio/providers/fedex/units.py
@@ -232,6 +232,14 @@ class PaymentType(lib.Enum):
     third_party = "THIRD_PARTY"
 
 
+class FedExPickupType(lib.StrEnum):
+    """How the shipper will tender the package to FedEx (Ship API / Rate API)."""
+
+    dropoff_at_fedex_location = "DROPOFF_AT_FEDEX_LOCATION"
+    contact_fedex_to_schedule = "CONTACT_FEDEX_TO_SCHEDULE"
+    use_scheduled_pickup = "USE_SCHEDULED_PICKUP"
+
+
 class ConnectionConfig(lib.Enum):
     label_type = lib.OptionEnum("label_type", LabelType)
     smart_post_hub_id = lib.OptionEnum("smart_post_hub_id")
@@ -327,6 +335,16 @@ class ShippingOption(lib.Enum):
     fedex_one_rate = lib.OptionEnum("FEDEX_ONE_RATE", bool)
     fedex_freight_guarantee = lib.OptionEnum("FREIGHT_GUARANTEE", bool)
     fedex_saturday_delivery = lib.OptionEnum("SATURDAY_DELIVERY", bool, meta=dict(category="DELIVERY_OPTIONS"))
+    fedex_pickup_type = lib.OptionEnum(
+        "fedex_pickup_type",
+        str,
+        help=(
+            "How the shipper will tender the package to FedEx. "
+            "Valid values: DROPOFF_AT_FEDEX_LOCATION, CONTACT_FEDEX_TO_SCHEDULE, USE_SCHEDULED_PICKUP. "
+            "Defaults to DROPOFF_AT_FEDEX_LOCATION."
+        ),
+        meta=dict(category="DELIVERY_OPTIONS"),
+    )
     fedex_smart_post_hub_id = lib.OptionEnum("SMART_POST_HUB_ID")
     fedex_smart_post_allowed_indicia = lib.OptionEnum("SMART_POST_ALLOWED_INDICIA")
 

diff --git a/modules/connectors/fedex/tests/fedex/test_rate.py b/modules/connectors/fedex/tests/fedex/test_rate.py
@@ -17,6 +17,21 @@ def test_create_rate_request(self):
 
         self.assertEqual(request.serialize(), RateRequest)
 
+    def test_create_rate_request_with_use_scheduled_pickup(self):
+        request = gateway.mapper.create_rate_request(
+            models.RateRequest(
+                **{
+                    **RatePayload,
+                    "options": {
+                        **RatePayload["options"],
+                        "fedex_pickup_type": "USE_SCHEDULED_PICKUP",
+                    },
+                }
+            )
+        )
+
+        self.assertEqual(request.serialize(), RateUseScheduledPickupRequest)
+
     def test_get_rate(self):
         with patch("karrio.mappers.fedex.proxy.lib.request") as mock:
             mock.return_value = "{}"
@@ -344,6 +359,14 @@ def test_rate_request_contains_semantic_address_fields(self):
     },
 }
 
+RateUseScheduledPickupRequest = {
+    **RateRequest,
+    "requestedShipment": {
+        **RateRequest["requestedShipment"],
+        "pickupType": "USE_SCHEDULED_PICKUP",
+    },
+}
+
 RateResponse = """{
   "transactionId": "4cbf8c73-61eb-4538-a65a-4830fef5d265",
   "output": {

diff --git a/modules/connectors/fedex/tests/fedex/test_shipment.py b/modules/connectors/fedex/tests/fedex/test_shipment.py
@@ -29,6 +29,36 @@ def test_create_shipment_request(self):
 
         self.assertEqual(request.serialize(), ShipmentRequest)
 
+    def test_create_shipment_request_with_use_scheduled_pickup(self):
+        request = gateway.mapper.create_shipment_request(
+            models.ShipmentRequest(
+                **{
+                    **ShipmentPayload,
+                    "options": {
+                        **ShipmentPayload["options"],
+                        "fedex_pickup_type": "USE_SCHEDULED_PICKUP",
+                    },
+                }
+            )
+        )
+
+        self.assertEqual(request.serialize(), ShipmentUseScheduledPickupRequest)
+
+    def test_create_shipment_request_with_contact_fedex_pickup(self):
+        request = gateway.mapper.create_shipment_request(
+            models.ShipmentRequest(
+                **{
+                    **ShipmentPayload,
+                    "options": {
+                        **ShipmentPayload["options"],
+                        "fedex_pickup_type": "CONTACT_FEDEX_TO_SCHEDULE",
+                    },
+                }
+            )
+        )
+
+        self.assertEqual(request.serialize(), ShipmentContactFedexPickupRequest)
+
     def test_create_shipment_request_paid_by_recipient(self):
         request = gateway.mapper.create_shipment_request(
             self.ShipmentPaidByRecipientRequest
@@ -480,6 +510,22 @@ def test_parse_return_shipment_response(self):
     "shipAction": "CONFIRM",
 }
 
+ShipmentUseScheduledPickupRequest = {
+    **ShipmentRequest,
+    "requestedShipment": {
+        **ShipmentRequest["requestedShipment"],
+        "pickupType": "USE_SCHEDULED_PICKUP",
+    },
+}
+
+ShipmentContactFedexPickupRequest = {
+    **ShipmentRequest,
+    "requestedShipment": {
+        **ShipmentRequest["requestedShipment"],
+        "pickupType": "CONTACT_FEDEX_TO_SCHEDULE",
+    },
+}
+
 ShipmentPaidByRecipientRequest = {
     "accountNumber": {"value": "2349857"},
     "labelResponseOptions": "LABEL",