United States-based logistics provider UPS has unveiled the expansion of its Incheon Airport hub in South Korea that will support faster import deliveries for businesses across the Seoul Metropolitan area.

The hub has quadrupled in size to just under 6,400 square metres and is equipped with a new advanced automated sorting system which has increased import processing capacity by 4.5 times, according to a report in Parcel and Postal Technology International.

This enables import shipments from across Asia-Pacific to be cleared and out for delivery in as little as one business day, whilst imports from Europe can be delivered in as little as two business days.

Managing Director for UPS Korea Bobby Seo stated: "Trade from Asia-Pacific and Europe to South Korea has never been stronger. The increased processing speed from our expanded Incheon hub means we can now deliver imports to the Seoul metropolitan area on the same day they land. That speed gives our customers a real edge, especially in fast-moving industries like high-tech and healthcare."

South Korea's import flows are driven by key industries including electronics, machinery and transportation, with strong trade links across Asia-Pacific and Europe. Data from Trading Economics shows that seven of the country's top 12 import partners are from Asia-Pacific, underscoring the importance of regional trade lanes whilst trade with Europe continues to grow.

The expanded hub supports handling of complex healthcare shipments, with temperature-controlled storage ranging from minus 20 degrees Celsius to 25 degrees Celsius. South Korea imported nearly $9.7 billion (€8.2 billion) worth of pharmaceutical products in 2025, much of it from key European markets.

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