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FedEx has launched its first direct flight between South Korea and Taiwan to support air cargo demand for electronics, semiconductors, and e-commerce.
This new flight route, which operates seven days a week, connects South Korea via the FedEx Incheon Gateway at Incheon International Airport with Taiwan via the FedEx Taipei Gateway at Taoyuan International Airport.
The new route boosts operational efficiency for exporters and importers between the two markets, a critical trade lane for high-tech industries.
“The new direct flight underscores our commitment to our customers by supporting the growing exchange between South Korea and Taiwan, especially in electronics, semiconductors, and e-commerce fueled by K-culture goods,” said Wonbin Park, managing director of FedEx Korea.
“Capacity, flexibility and reliability are crucial for building resilient, competitive supply chains. With the new route, we are empowering our customers with a stronger foundation for cross-border business growth opportunities within the Asia Pacific.”
FedEx said customers in South Korea will benefit from extended call-in cut-off and gateway drop-off times by up to 3.5 hours for airfreight shipments using FedEx International Priority Freight and FedEx International Priority Economy.
Trade between South Korea and Taiwan has remained robust, particularly in the semiconductor industry amid the global surge in artificial intelligence (AI) development, with South Korea currently Taiwan’s fifth largest export market and fourth largest import source, noted FedEx.
As key players in the semiconductor sector, both countries are intensifying their AI supply chain collaboration. According to South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE), the country’s semiconductor exports reached a record $141.9bn in 2024.
From January to November 2024, the share of chip exports to Taiwan rose significantly from 6.4% in 2020 to 14.5%.
Amid the boom of the semiconductor industry, FedEx expects the new flight route to further strengthen connectivity and operational efficiency for manufacturers, particularly in the high-tech sectors.
This new flight route is part of FedEx’s on-going efforts to strengthen its global air network.
In April 2025, FedEx launched its first direct flight from Singapore to Anchorage, US, strengthening connectivity between Southeast Asia and major US markets.
Last month, FedEx Express celebrated the 40th anniversary of its inaugural scheduled transatlantic service.