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More FedEx US-China cargo flights could affect Gulf shippers' trans-Pacific routing and costs.
FedEx adds new US-China cargo flights ahead of Xi-Trump meeting
In simple terms
American delivery company FedEx is expanding its trans-Pacific services between China and the United States, adding four weekly flights by cargo aircraft days ahead of an expected meeting between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump in Shenzhen.
Why it matters for the Gulf
- FedEx adds four weekly US-China cargo flights.
- Extra air capacity could shift trans-Pacific cargo options.
- Gulf exporters to the US might see changed routing or costs.
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