Auto & Transportation

There are many uncertainties in the global trade environment under the influence of the epidemic. Against this background, logistics companies have played an active role in helping foreign trade companies expand the international market by continuously improving their service levels.

Recently, UPS Shanghai International Transshipment Center has been awarded the advanced certification of China Customs AEO (Accredited Operator), marking that all UPS customs clearance cities in China have obtained advanced customs AEO certification, realizing comprehensive and efficient customs clearance, demonstrating UPS's commitment to The determination and strength to help Chinese enterprises improve their competitiveness in the complex and ever-changing global trade environment.

Jiang Qian, President of UPS China, said: "The award of the AEO Advanced Certification not only affirms our unremitting efforts in complying with supply chain security and trade compliance, but also further enhances our overall operational capabilities in China. Since entering the Chinese market in 1988, UPS has always regarded trade compliance and supply chain security management as the highest guiding principles for business operations; at the same time, we are also actively forging ahead, driving technological development with innovation, and continuously optimizing our service network , to meet the growing and changing business needs of local customers. In the future, we will take this certification as a new starting point, continue to deepen the Chinese market, and provide Chinese customers with more professional and efficient logistics solutions." Jiang Qian said.

The reporter learned that after UPS obtains the AEO advanced certification, its customers in China will have the opportunity to enjoy preferential customs clearance procedures for import and export goods, a lower inspection rate of import and export goods, and a lower origin investigation of export goods during customs clearance. Spot check ratio and many other benefits. Not only that, with multiple efficient customs clearance tools, such as intelligent customs declaration management system and international trade logistics management system, UPS will continue to bring more secure, compliant, flexible and convenient customs clearance services to Chinese enterprises, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, to assist them. Long-term success in the post-pandemic era.

On January 1 this year, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) came into effect. "This not only opens a new era of 'going overseas' for Chinese companies, but is also expected to inject new momentum into the economic development and trade exchanges in the Asia-Pacific region." Jiang Qian further said that, as a pioneer in the logistics and transportation industry, after RCEP came into effect, UPS We will continue to help Chinese enterprises reduce costs and increase efficiency through diversified and innovative products and services, and promote the prosperity and development of the Asia-Pacific economy. In fact, in recent years, UPS has continued to strengthen its infrastructure construction and capacity in the Asia-Pacific region. In 2021, it will add direct flights between Shenzhen, China and Osaka, Japan, and strengthen service network coverage. Express logistics is an important part of the cross-border e-commerce value chain.

Relevant surveys show that today, consumers are looking for more convenient, fast and personalized delivery methods, and nearly 15% of online shoppers say that if the goods are not delivered on time, they will not repurchase again. In order to meet the needs of consumers to the greatest extent, FedEx recently announced the launch of FedEx International Priority Express? Express service, customers can choose to deliver goods to specific destinations around the world before 10:30 am or noon. This will undoubtedly bring good news to China's foreign trade, especially cross-border e-commerce enterprises.

Among them, the International Priority Express service provides customers in Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa with the delivery of goods to some Asia Pacific markets (Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore and Australia), the United States, Canada and Europe before 10:30 am or noon. Delivery by noon is currently available in parts of Guangdong Province, China. The International Express Express service provides customers in Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa with the option of early morning delivery to select postal areas and destinations in the United States, Canada and Europe. In addition, FedEx International Priority Express can deliver shipments to more than 220 countries and territories around the world by the end of the business day.

In fact, these various cross-border limited-time delivery services are part of FedEx's efforts to support the massive growth of e-commerce. Jiahua Pei, president of FedEx Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, said: "As the economy begins to recover, businesses and consumers are placing more value on traceable, limited-time delivery services, and demand is expected to continue to grow. FedEx International Priority Express is launched at this time. ?At the right time, the expanded service portfolio will provide more options for various scales to meet their needs, making it more controllable.” It is reported that in September last year, FedEx enhanced cross-border e-commerce services, launched FedEx® International Connect Plus (FICP), which provides competitive shipping speeds at affordable prices, serves ten markets in the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa region in China, Australia, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand.