I can assume demand is so high and UPS has not so many aircrafts in order to load so many pallets.
I can also assume they may wait for full load of Apple things for Apple Stores.
Another guess UPS may transport not only Apple things but possibly other electronics too and there is a delay from other supplier which is good for UPS (extra charges/profit)
Keep in mind, there are 77 days left till Christmas and they have to make sure they will deliver so many iphones within next 50+ days that every potential walk-in customer with money and intention will get an iPhone with desired model, color and storage. Globally.
Someone, out of curiosity, may call/message UPS-China customer support and ask for explanation
. Locally they usually have more information (
https://www.ups.com/cn/en/locations.page).
PS: My two orders: Pro Max & Pro iPhones - are scheduled for Oct 2 - Nov 2 and Oct 24 - Oct 31 accordingly, so there is time. I also hope for a 7 days shift to mid Oct.
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