time:matters GmbH is opening a Courier Terminal at Shanghai Pudong Airport for handling courier and express air freight shipments.

The launch coincides with the start of transport logistic China on June 25, 2024. time:matters, the logistics company offering in-time critical via air, rail, and road, said this represents a further expansion of the company's service capacity for handling courier and express air shipments in the Asia-Pacific region.

The time:matters Courier Terminal (tmCT) is being constructed in collaboration with the terminal operator PACTL (Shanghai Pudong Int'l Airport Cargo Terminal Co. Ltd.).

"When it comes to the transportation of time-critical, sensitive, and high-value goods, speed and security are essential. With the new terminal in Shanghai, we can significantly improve both for imports and exports," said Constance Wu, managing director of time:matters (Shanghai) International Freight Forwarding Ltd.

time:matters noted that it has had a subsidiary in Shanghai for five years.

Courier Terminal increases efficiency and control of shipments

In the announcement, time:matters noted that the tmCT has been designed to optimize both the monitoring and the handling speed for time-critical and sensitive goods, building on its many years of experience at the Courier Terminals for example in Frankfurt and Munich since 2004 and 2019.

"For the first time at the tmCT in Shanghai, time:matters offers the possibility to physically monitor shipments on the apron until loading or departure using direct apron access," it said. "This guarantees maximum control over all shipments as well as a customized service, reliability, and flexibility for customers."

The company added that a hub monitoring system also enables real-time monitoring and proactively informs the customer of irregularities.

A designated dock for receiving shipments, an X-ray system, and a dedicated counter for receiving export and import documents further improve the quality of service.

Depending on the utilization of the waiting areas, this option saves additional hours in the drop-off and pick-up areas.

"Handling times will be reduced from approximately four hours for exports and six hours for imports to 120 minutes and 150 minutes, respectively. The terminal is open 24/7, 365 days a year," time:matters added.

time:matters said the tmCT is an "ideal complement" to master the complex challenges of modern logistics.

"Given the volatile global economy and the current geopolitical situation, the importance of resilient supply chains to maintain operational stability and protect companies from disruptions has increased tremendously," said Bernhard zur Strassen, CEO of time:matters.

"The development at Shanghai Pudong Airport is a consistent contribution to our company's growth strategy."