Understanding International Logistics: The Backbone of Global Trade and Supply Chains

1. What is international logistics?

International logistics, also known as global logistics, refers to an international commodity trading or exchange activity that physically moves materials to overcome the spatial and temporal distances between production and consumption when production and consumption are carried out independently in two or more countries, thereby achieving the ultimate goal of international commodity trading, that is, realizing the trade convection conditions that the seller delivers documents, goods and collects payment, and the buyer accepts documents, pays payment and collects goods.

2. The differences between international logistics and domestic logistics are as follows:

(1) The operating environment of international logistics and domestic logistics is different. International logistics is the logistics between different countries

(2) The main transportation methods used in international logistics and domestic logistics are different.

(3) The information communication methods of international logistics and domestic logistics are different.

(4) International logistics faces greater risks than domestic logistics.

The standardization requirements of international logistics are higher than those of domestic logistics. International logistics refers to the logistics activities carried out between countries and continents. It includes logistics activities carried out between multiple countries or continents. This kind of logistics is an inevitable part of international trade. Mutual trade between countries is ultimately realized through international logistics.

3. How to send international express

1. First, you need to determine the items you want to send, the approximate weight, the carton packaging size, and which country you want to send it to? If you have a foreign postal address, you can provide it to the international express company to see if it is a remote area. There will be surcharges for remote areas.

2. Then, consult some professional international express companies to understand clearly what you want to send, the international express charge standards, how long it will take to arrive at the local area, whether there are any tariffs, whether they deliver to your door in China and abroad, etc.

3. Secondly, confirm that you have selected an international courier company. You can usually make an appointment for door-to-door delivery, or have your order shipped directly to the warehouse of an international courier company. After the international courier company receives the goods, it will verify the package's billable weight and freight. After the shipper confirms the payment, the freight will be shipped abroad.

4. Finally, obtain the international shipping order number and conduct subsequent shipping inquiries until the package is successfully signed for. It is necessary to remind the recipient that most foreign couriers do not call or send text messages. They will deliver the package directly to the door or leave it at the door and leave. It is better for the recipient to keep a close eye on it than not to pay attention at all. Some packages are directly placed at the front desk, mail room, etc., and the recipient needs to check them in time.