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Perhaps the distinction is with new card members versus new accounts for existing card members. As pointed out above, Amex might feel more secure using USPS than FedEx for a new card member.
I had to have my new BCP replaced because the member date was wrong and they had no problem expediting. Seems to be a YMMV with different CSRs.