UPS (NYSE: UPS) has announced a new flight for export shipmentsout of Querétaro. With its inaugural ceremony taking place today,this new route features an Airbus A300 aircraft, with 55 tons ofcargo capacity. The investment in UPS’s smart global logisticsnetwork allows Mexican businesses more opportunity to takeadvantage of the USMCA to export their products to the UnitedStates and Canada.
“The new air route will help drive the growth and exportopportunities for businesses of all sizes in the state ofQuerétaro," commented Michael Cuesta, UPS Mexico director ofmarketing. “As a national frontrunner in the automotive, aerospaceand manufacturing sectors, this region of Mexico has experiencedstrong economic growth. And UPS, as a leader in global logistics,is investing here to further support the economic development andconnect our customers to the rest of the world.”
The new flight will strengthen UPS’s operations, aligning themwith the growth dynamics of the companies in the state of Querétaroand the rest of the Bajío region. Operating Monday to Fridayevenings, the new flight extends pickup services by up to three anda half hours. This gives businesses more time to prepare theirexport packages as well as greater flexibility in the event ofemergency shipments.