FedEx Strengthens Air Network to Support Rising Air Cargo Demand Between Korea and Taiwan

SEOUL, South Korea, July 1, 2025 — Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has introduced a new direct flight route to strengthen connectivity between South Korea and Taiwan. The new route enhances service capacity and reliability, boosting operational efficiency for exporters and importers between the two markets, a critical trade lane for high-tech industries.
This new flight route connects South Korea via the FedEx Incheon Gateway at Incheon International Airport with Taiwan via the FedEx Taipei Gateway at Taoyuan International Airport. Operating seven times a week, this marks the first direct flight between South Korea and Taiwan, offering enhanced flexibility and reliability. In addition, customers in South Korea will benefit from an extended call-in cut-off and gateway drop off times by up to 3.5 hours for air freight shipments using FedEx International Priority® Freight and FedEx International Economy® Freight.
“The new direct flight underscores our commitment to our customers by supporting the growing exchange between South Korea and Taiwan, especially in electronics, semiconductors, and e-commerce fueled by K-culture goods,” said Wonbin Park, managing director of FedEx Korea. “Capacity, flexibility and reliability are crucial for building resilient, competitive supply chains. With the new route, we are empowering our customers with a stronger foundation for cross-border business growth opportunities within the Asia Pacific.”
Trade between South Korea and Taiwan has remained robust, particularly in the semiconductor industry amid the global surge in artificial intelligence (AI) development, with South Korea stands as Taiwan’s fifth largest export market and fourth largest import source. As pivotal players in the semiconductor sector, both markets are intensifying their AI supply chain collaboration. According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE), South Korea’s semiconductor exports reached a record USD 141.9 billion dollars in 2024. From January to November 2024, the share of chip exports to Taiwan rose significantly from 6.4% in 2020 to 14.5%[1]. Amid the boom of the semiconductor industry, the new flight route is poised to further strengthen connectivity and operational efficiency for manufacturers, particularly in the high-tech sectors and bolster Korea’s economic growth.
This new flight route is part of the company’s on-going effort to strengthen its global air network. In December 2024, FedEx introduced a new flight strengthening connectivity between Asia Pacific, India, and Europe. In April 2025, FedEx launched its first direct flight from Singapore to Anchorage, U.S., strengthening connectivity between Southeast Asia and major U.S. markets.

[1] Korean chip exports to U.S., Taiwan, Vietnam increase, cutting share of sales to China