UPS expands service in 13 Chinese cities

The parcel and logistics giant will offer direct access to its global service network, customs brokerage and management services to customers in the Jiangsu, Shandong, Zhejiang, Guangdong provinces, and the Chongqing Municipality.    UPS has expanded its service offerings in 13 additional cities in China as part of its long term growth strategy in the country.
   The parcel and logistics giant will offer enhanced access to its global service network, customs brokerage and management services to customers in the Jiangsu, Shandong, Zhejiang, Guangdong provinces, and the Chongqing Municipality.
   The company said in a statement it has improved transit times by up to two days to/from key markets Asia, Europe and the United States and extended cut- off times to tender shipments for customers in these cities. According to UPS, other benefits include “broad time-definite service coverage for imports into China with guaranteed 12pm and 2pm deliveries via UPS Worldwide Express® service2; flexibility and convenience with UPS’s later cut-off times to tender shipments (by up to 6 hours); ease of visibility over shipments with UPS’s proprietary tracking solutions; professional and efficient billing solutions; and comprehensive consultation services.”
   “UPS is in the business of connecting markets, businesses, organizations and people through logistics,” Nando Cesarone, president of UPS Asia Pacific, said of the development. “As China continues to liberalize 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’s long-term Asia Pacific strategy to facilitate trade growth within and beyond Asia.”
   “UPS’s ‘Made in China 2.0’ Readiness Index research suggests that China’s manufacturing industry is undergoing a rapid paradigm shift characterized by a move towards high value sectors, innovation and global connectivity,” added Richard Loi, president of UPS China. “Chinese exporters are now adopting a more customer-centric approach, which requires more collaborative partnerships and logistics support. Our latest enhancement is a response to this demand. UPS is well-positioned to collaborate with our customers to help them with their logistics needs, gain competitive advantage and grow their business.”
   Atlanta, Ga.-based UPS entered the Chinese market in 1988 and currently offers services in over 300 cities across the country.