what does this word means here --- Ground

@Generis (145)
China
December 9, 2009 12:21am CST
Dear Friend , Our one client want 2 advances to be sent by fedex, but another 10 advances to another place that he described the shipping terms as " Ground " ,what does this word mean here ? could you help me ?
2 responses
lelin1123
@lelin1123 (15595)
• Puerto Rico
9 Dec 09
I believe it means by regular mail carrier (UnitedStates Postal Service).
Generis
@Generis (145)
• China
9 Dec 09
thank you . Lelin . I think you're right . Use the reqular mail carrier. But for international delivery , could we just choose DHL service ?
lelin1123
@lelin1123 (15595)
• Puerto Rico
10 Dec 09
Your welcom and Yes DHL will work for international.
DameJenny
@DameJenny (108)
•
9 Dec 09
Hello, this means that the assignment will travel by road or rail as opposed to air or sea. In the UK it would be described as surface mail.
Generis
@Generis (145)
• China
9 Dec 09
thanks for your help , Jenny . But this assignment to be sent from china to USA . So it have to travel by sea or by air .How could we explain it ?