UPS expands Chinese operations
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UPS has expanded its presence in 13 additional cities in China improving transit times and extending cut-off times.
Customers in the cities, situated in Jiangsu, Shandong, Zhejiang, Guangdong provinces, and in Chongqing Municipality, will have direct access to UPS’ full portfolio of services.
Nando Cesarone, president of UPS Asia Pacific, said: “As China continues to liberalise its economy, balance growth across the country, and improve its infrastructure through initiatives such as ‘One Belt, One Road’, UPS is committed to expanding our presence in China and enabling more businesses to achieve their cross-border pursuits. This expansion is part of UPS’ long-term Asia Pacific strategy to facilitate trade growth within and beyond Asia.”
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific regions in China will benefit from UPS’s expanded operations?
Which specific regions in China will benefit from UPS’s expanded operations?
The expansion covers cities in Jiangsu, Shandong, Zhejiang, and Guangdong provinces, alongside the Chongqing Municipality. Customers in these areas will now have direct access to UPS's complete range of services.
Q.What improvements can customers expect from this expansion?
What improvements can customers expect from this expansion?
Customers in the newly included cities will experience improved transit times for their shipments. Also, UPS has extended the cut-off times for services, offering greater flexibility for businesses.
Q.What is the strategic reason behind UPS’s decision to expand in China?
What is the strategic reason behind UPS’s decision to expand in China?
UPS aims to support businesses with their cross-border trade as China's economy continues to liberalise and its infrastructure develops. This move is part of UPS's wider Asia Pacific strategy to boost trade.