TOKYO, Japan, March 24, 2026 — Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, announced an expanded collaboration with Japan Post to enhance international shipping services for customers in Japan.
As of early March 2026, FedEx provides international express operations for a new service option under Japan Post’s U-Global Express (UGX) for shipments bound for the United States and Canada. Under the expanded collaboration, Japan Post will continue to handle package acceptance and pickup across its extensive domestic network, while FedEx manages air transportation, customs clearance, and final delivery across North America.
“We are excited to build on our long‑standing relationship with Japan Post, established in 2015, as we work together to expand international shipping options for customers across Japan,” said Kei Alan Kubota, managing director of FedEx Japan. “This collaboration will support the growth of e-commerce businesses of all sizes — including small and medium-sized enterprises and companies in smaller cities and towns — and provide greater access to the robust FedEx global network.”
The new service is designed to support Japan’s expanding e-commerce sector, providing customers with greater flexibility and value for lightweight, high-value international shipments. The offering leverages Japan Post’s nationwide reach with the robust FedEx international network and decades-long customs expertise to improve service choice and reliability for exporters.
The company continues to invest to strengthen its network and service offerings to meet evolving customer needs. The initiatives include:
- Reduced export transit times from Aichi and Gifu to key Asian destinations by one day (November 2025).
- Expansion of the Eastern Japan gateway at Narita International Airport, featuring an advanced sorting system to manage growing cross border e commerce and freight volumes. The expanded gateway is scheduled to open in phases from late 2026 through 2027.