TAIWAN, March 5, 2019 – UPS (NYSE: UPS) has
launched Saturday pick-up for international shipments from the U.S. to 57 key
international markets, including Taiwan. Orders can now be processed in the
U.S. on Sunday and delivered to Asian destinations one day faster than before –
boosting the prospects of Asian businesses that import products from the United
States.
“Taiwanese imports from the U.S. totaled
28.7 billion U.S. dollars from January to October 2018[1],
and this expedited transit time means an opportunity for manufacturing
production lines to start earlier and retailers to restock faster,”
said Sam Hung, Managing Director of UPS Taiwan.
“With more high-tech manufacturers choosing to
move their production lines to Taiwan[2],
these businesses are constantly seeking faster and more efficient delivery
solutions. UPS’s Saturday pick-up service means they will now be able to
receive vital imported components in even less time.”
Many
businesses in Taiwan import from the U.S., with a particular emphasis on electrical
machinery products and machinery products, which account for 36.3%[3]
of all imports from the U.S., demonstrating the important role American
suppliers play in Taiwan’s tech and manufacturing industry.
“One
day can make all the difference when it comes to customers deciding to place an
order,” said Ross
McCullough, President, UPS Asia Pacific Region. “As Asia’s middle class continues
to grow along with demand for imported parts and products from the U.S., we’re bolstering
service along our U.S.-Asia trade lanes to effectively reduce the geographic gap
between Asia and America, making it more efficient for businesses that do already
import goods from the U.S., while also making it a more viable option for those
that haven’t yet started to import. By connecting these businesses to our smart
global logistics network that moves three percent of the world’s GDP daily, UPS
can help them meet their customers’ expectations and compete globally.”
In addition to helping Taiwanese
businesses, the new Saturday export pick-up service will benefit U.S. businesses
that want to ship exports six days per week or need a rush on weekend orders. It
expands UPS’s existing portfolio of Saturday ground delivery and pick-up
services for its U.S. customers, launched in 2017, which was one of the largest
time-in-transit improvements in the company’s 110-year history.
With a faster delivery that enhances
their online experience and builds the retailers’ brand, UPS’s enhanced service
also means a reduced chance of online shoppers abandoning shopping carts. Online
retailers in Taiwan looking to sell U.S. products therefore benefit from fewer
lost sales due to enhanced shipping options and fewer items being out of stock.
When paired with Alternative Delivery Locations, which offer online
shoppers a convenient place to pick up shipments in markets like Hong Kong and
Taiwan, this service expansion significantly enhances Taiwan importers’ ability
to get packages to their customers where and when they want them delivered.
Additionally, this enhanced service
benefits multiple industries with a global customer base ranging from
automotive and high-tech to healthcare as they stand to gain from this
additional operating day. It enables them to add a sixth day to ship internationally
providing an opportunity to turn inventory faster, utilize space more
efficiently, and increase productivity.
The other 56
destination countries are located across Asia Pacific, the Americas, and
Europe, with more key markets to be added later this year.
[3]https://www.trade.gov.tw/App_Ashx/File.ashx?FilePath=../Files/PageFile/516666/%e8%a1%a813%e3%80%80%e6%88%91%e5%9c%8b%e5%b0%8d%e7%be%8e%e5%9c%8b%e4%b8%bb%e8%a6%81%e5%87%ba%e9%80%b2%e5%8f%a3%e8%b2%a8%e5%93%81%e9%a1%9e%e5%88%a52018%e5%b9%b41-12%e6%9c%88.pdf