Logistics is the process of the physical flow of goods from the supplying place to the receiving place. According to actual needs, the functions of transportation, storage, loading and unloading, packaging, circulation processing, distribution, information processing and other functions are organically combined to achieve user requirements. So what is international logistics? International logistics, also known as global logistics, refers to the physical flow of goods from one (regional) supply place to another (regional) receiving place.

When the production and consumption of international logistics are carried out independently in two or more, in order to overcome the spatial and temporal distances between production and consumption, an international commodity transaction or exchange activity that physically moves materials, thereby The ultimate goal of completing international commodity transactions is to achieve the seller's delivery of documents, goods and collection of payment; while the buyer accepts documents, pays payment and receives goods. Convective trade conditions.

Features of international logistics:

1. International Logistics Process       

The international transportation of goods between countries, and the transportation between regions, generally have a long distance. In the process of transportation, it is often necessary to use a variety of transportation methods, through multiple loading and unloading, and replacing different transportation methods, in order to send them to different regions.

2. International logistics involves a wide range, complex and changeable

In the process of logistics, goods need to be traded with people, transportation departments, commodity inspection agencies, insurance companies, banks, customs and various intermediary agents in different regions and regions. At the same time, due to different countries and regions, different policies and laws, different financial and monetary systems, different trade and transportation practices and business practices, coupled with changes in various political and economic situations and natural conditions, there will be more changes in the international transportation of goods. big impact.

3. It involves international relations  

In the process of organizing the international transportation of goods, extensive contacts with foreign countries are often required, which involves not only economic issues, but also international political issues. It is a strong policy for various transport issues, often involving international relations. Therefore, it is not only an economic concept but also a policy concept that people engage in the international transportation of goods.

4. The era of international logistics is particularly prominent

The competition in the international market is very fierce, and commodity prices are changing rapidly. If import and export goods cannot be delivered to the destination in time, it is likely to cause significant economic losses; some fresh perishable goods and seasonal goods cannot be delivered to the destination in time for sale, resulting in Economic losses may be more severe. Therefore, the shipment and delivery time of the goods are classified as the terms of the trade contract, and the timely shipment is directly related to the performance of the contract, the fulfillment of commitments, and the development of trade and transportation will have a huge impact.

5. The risk of international logistics is greater

Due to the important links of long-distance transportation, international logistics involves a wide range, complexity, and long time, so the risk is relatively large. In order to transmit the risk of loss during transportation, various import and export goods and means of transportation need to apply for transportation insurance. .

The main functions of an international logistics company

Factory delivery, booking, customs clearance, warehousing, domestic logistics, packaging, etc.