Shanghai, China, January 16, 2025 – Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has announced an improvement in the efficiency of its international shipping services from select regions in Shandong Province, China. Effective immediately, the transit time for outbound shipments to Japan from cities including Qingdao, Weifang, Yantai, Weihai, Jinan, and Zibo via Same Day Service is reduced by one day* **. The upgrade applies to all FedEx international shipping services for outbound shipments, including FedEx International Priority®, FedEx International Economy®, FedEx International Priority® Freight, and FedEx® International Deferred Freight, enabling local customers to capitalize on global trade opportunities more efficiently.
In recent years, FedEx has continuously optimized its network in Shandong to enhance connectivity between China’s second- and third-tier cities and global markets. In May 2024, the company launched its first-ever international cargo flights departing from Qingdao, China, to Memphis, Tennessee, USA, with a stopover in Osaka, Japan. By November 2024, the flight frequency had increased to five flights per week, significantly improving the transit time for outbound parcels and freight shipments from Qingdao and Shandong Province to North America. At the same time, FedEx Qingdao international gateway officially began operations. The new facility, spanning approximately 2,000 square meters and is equipped with a fully automated sorting system, providing customers in Shandong with a fast, seamless shipping and customs clearance experience.
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* The specific transit time depends on different zip codes,
** Except for the shipments sent on Saturday.