UPS launches Saturday pickup for international shipments from US
UPS has launched a Saturday pickup for international shipments from the United States to 57 key international markets, including Thailand.
Orders can now be processed in the US on Sunday and delivered to Asian destinations one day faster than before – boosting both the prospects of Asian businesses that import products from the United States, and Thailand’s continued growth into one of Southeast Asia's leading logistics hubs.
“Imports from the United States to Thailand totalled almost half a trillion baht in 2018, making the US Thailand’s third-largest import partner,” said Russell Reed, managing director of UPS Thailand.
“Almost 45 per cent of these imports were for the automotive, industrial manufacturing, aviation, and high-tech parts industries, key pillars of the Thai economy,” noted Reed.
“UPS’s enhanced Saturday pickup service means businesses in these sectors and others can gain or maintain that competitive edge by leveraging the speed and flexibility they need to get their production lines started earlier and inventory restocked faster.”
In addition to helping Thai businesses, the new Saturday export pickup service will benefit US 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 pickup services for its US customers, launched in 2017, which was one of the largest time-in-transit improvements in the company's 110-year history.
“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 US, we’re bolstering service along our US-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 US, 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 3 per cent of the world’s GDP daily, UPS can help them meet their customers’ expectations and compete globally.”
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 Thailand looking to sell US products therefore benefit from fewer lost sales due to enhanced shipping options and fewer items being out of stock.
The other 56 destination countries are located across Asia Pacific, the Americas and Europe, with more key markets to be added later this year.
