Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) has enhanced its shipping services in Beijing and Tianjin by optimizing its air cargo network to improve service efficiency in these cities aimed to better connect local customers to markets in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Starting August 13, FedEx has reduced transit time for inbound shipments for Beijing and Tianjin by one day. The cut-off time for same-day outbound shipments has also been extended to 4:30 p.m. in Beijing and 3:30 p.m. in Tianjin.

Additionally, FedEx has increased its weekly capacity in these cities to meet the growing import and export needs of local customers.

"As the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region continues to develop, its logistics ecosystem plays an increasingly critical role in unimpeded domestic and international economic flow, supporting the sustainable growth of foreign trade," FedEx said.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei coordinated development strategy, celebrating a decade of building an economic powerhouse for China's opening up.

The total value of foreign trade in this region has increased from RMB 3.74 trillion in 2014 to RMB 5.03 trillion in 2023, up 34.4%.

FedEx said in the first half of this year, the region saw its import and export value increase by 4.6% year-over-year to RMB 2.54 trillion, a record high level for the same period in history.

This year also marks the 40th anniversary of FedEx operations in China since 1984.

Last month, FedEx launched two new flights to the United States from Qingdao and Xiamen and plans to establish international gateway facilities at each location.

In May, FedEx officially launched the FedEx Online Import Customs Declaration Tool in China.