UPS has launched an atypical air freight route that focuses on reverse trade from Paris to Hong Kong to support French exporters.
The main cargo flows of air and oceans are often from Asia to Europe, because that is where low-cost manufacturing centers and large consumer markets are located. Return routes tend to carry less cargo.
The integrated express and logistics company informs select news outlets that it operates a Boeing 747-8 cargo ship from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Hong Kong every week to meet the growing export demand of French companies. . Key customers include wine manufacturers, perishable foods, luxury goods, medical products and aerospace components
UPS (NYSE:UPS) said the new service is economical because Hong Kong has large consumer bases for high fashion, food and beverages, as well as growth areas for dental and pharmaceutical contract manufacturing.
France is the largest exporter of wine and other food to Hong Kong and Asia, accounting for more than 20% of its total export market. According to Euromonitor, Hong Kong's luxury fashion market has recovered from the pandemic and is expected to grow 4.9% over the next five years, with sales of $2.9 billion in 2029. Hong Kong has the highest spending on luxury goods in the world.
“With this new flight path, we can provide French businesses of all sizes and industries with the fast and reliable services they need to grow and stay competitive. Transportation preferences play an increasing role in consumer purchasing decisions The role of the company. Thanks to our investments, we can make logistics a competitive advantage, offering unparalleled choice, convenience and control,” said Michiel Van Veen, manager of Benelux and France, in a prepared statement.
Airlines offer booking services from Asia to Europe, sometimes with fewer round trips, or before deploying the aircraft to another destination before returning to origin.
An Asian logistics company recently shipped cargo aircraft from China's Ezhou International Airport to Paris and shipped Chinese goods to Paris via Abu Dhabi, and Atihad Airways flew the second round with the Boeing 777s. Atihad's cargo department has also begun operating weekly cargo services for DB Schenker from Ezhou to Frankfurt, Germany, carrying e-commerce packages, electronic products, industrial supplies, retail merchandise and auto parts.
Other recent UPS enhancements in France include the introduction of Saturday delivery without surcharge and the addition of 100 Iveco Edaily Vans to the delivery fleet.
