FedEx said in a Shanghai release dated 9 November 2026 that it has expanded China-U.S. connectivity with four of five new weekly Boeing 777F flights connecting Shanghai and Guangzhou to the United States. The move is framed as support for advanced industrial manufacturing, semiconductor production, AI infrastructure and premium e-commerce during one of the busiest trading periods of the year.
Three of the weekly flights connect Shanghai to the major U.S. hubs in Anchorage and Memphis via Osaka, Japan. The fourth provides a direct link from Guangzhou to Anchorage and Memphis. The expanded network also introduces a new five-times-weekly connection for China customers to Dallas-Fort Worth via Anchorage, aimed at high-value, time-sensitive shipments such as semiconductors, servers and other components tied to AI infrastructure.
FedEx cited General Administration of Customs of China data that China-U.S. trade reached RMB 3.18 trillion in the first three quarters of 2026, up 4.1% year over year. It also cited a 2026 FedEx and Frost and Sullivan report saying China remains the world's largest single semiconductor market, accounting for nearly 30% of the global market. Poh-Yian Koh, president of FedEx China, said the added flights give customers more flexibility and reliability ahead of peak demand.
The company noted earlier China network steps such as a five-times-weekly Guangzhou-Sydney flight earlier in 2026, plus 2025 links with Southeast Asia and Paris. Bookers should still confirm uplift points, cutoffs and product eligibility with FedEx for each lot, because published frequencies can change by lane and season.