FedEx to operate Shanghai-bound cargo flights from Chubu airport

FedEx Corp. of the United States said Monday it will operate five Shanghai-bound direct cargo flights per week from Chubu Centrair International Airport near Nagoya starting May 9.

This will bring the number of flights FedEx operates from Chubu airport to nine per week, including the existing four North America-bound flights.

FedEx expects to draw strong demand for cargo flights from automobile and precision equipment manufacturers based in and outside of Nagoya, central Japan.

The airport opened in February off Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture. Toyota Motor Corp. and most of its group companies are based in Aichi Prefecture.