Federal Express (FedEx) announced the increased frequency of an international cargo flight from Qingdao, China to the U.S., alongside the inauguration of its Qingdao international gateway facility. This initiative will enhance FedEx network in China and empower local businesses to capitalise on global trade opportunities through more efficient, flexible, and intelligent logistics services and solutions.
The flight departs from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, making a stop in Osaka, Japan, before arriving in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Trial operations commenced in May 2024 with a once-weekly service, which has now expanded to five flights per week from Monday to Friday. Utilising a B777 freighter, increasing the flight frequency improves the transit time of outbound parcels and freight shipments from Qingdao and Shandong Province to North America by one day. This allows for selected shipments to the U.S. to achieve next-day delivery.
By integrating the flight with its existing ground network in Shandong, FedEx now offers Same Day Service for outbound customers in select areas, including Qingdao, Yantai, Weihai, Jinan, Zibo, and Weifang. This gives customers the flexibility to arrange their shipments more conveniently and expand their global reach through FedEx’s efficient services.
Meanwhile, FedEx has officially inaugurated its Qingdao international gateway, the company’s fifth gateway facility in China, joining those in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Located at Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, the new facility covers approximately 2,000 square meters and is equipped with a fully automated sorting system. This significantly enhances FedEx’s sorting capability and efficiency for local inbound and outbound shipments, providing customers in Shandong Province with a fast and seamless shipping and customs clearance experience.
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