Customers across Kitakyushu City now have pickup times as late as 17.00h, 2.5 hours later than before.
Export shipments from almost 800 postal codes across Iizuka, Koga, Yukuhashi, Miyawaka, Kanda Town and Kurate Town in Fukuoka prefecture, and Oita and Nakatsu City in Oita prefecture can arrive at destinations one day faster through UPS’s daily weekday flights from Kitakyushu Airport.
Makoto Kato, President of UPS Japan, says, “A diverse customer base is a key element of a resilient supply chain, and reaching those customers quickly can make all the difference for businesses looking for a competitive edge. With growth expected in industries such as high tech, automotive and cross-border e-commerce in the region, we'll continue to provide the products and services our customers need to make the most of every opportunity.”
UPS launched daily weekday flights from Kitakyushu in 2023 and added export services utilising JR Kyushu’s bullet train in December 2024, combining the shinkansen network with an international air cargo network for the first time.