What is International Logistics?

International logistics refers to the management and activities that enterprises or organizations complete the flow and exchange of goods, funds, information and other elements in the international scope through various methods and means. With the rapid development of globalization and international trade, International Logistics has become an important field of economic activity.

In recent years, with the continuous development of China's economy and the continuous improvement of openness, the international logistics business has also developed rapidly. According to statistics, the average annual growth rate of China's international logistics market remains above 20%, of which international freight accounts for a large part.

The main content of international logistics includes trade logistics, production logistics, service logistics, government logistics, etc. Among them, trade logistics is the most important and common aspect, which mainly involves the processing, trade and Transportation of goods.

In international logistics, the mode of transportation is a very important link, including various modes such as shipping, railway, road, water transport and aviation. Among them, sea freight is the most commonly used and fastest way at present, while air freight mainly serves high-value, urgently needed and perishable goods.

On the other hand, the electronicization of international trade also provides development opportunities for the development of international logistics. More and more enterprises are beginning to use electronic information technology to manage and process information and operations of goods, such as electronic exchange, electronic seal, e-commerce, etc.

However, international logistics also faces some challenges and problems. For example, cargo safety issues, logistics cost issues, Customs Clearance issues, transnational cultural issues, etc. In order to effectively solve these problems, it is not only necessary for the government to formulate relevant policies and regulations, but also for enterprises and organizations to continuously innovate and improve to improve the management level and service quality of international logistics.

In short, international logistics is an economic activity field closely related to international trade, which develops rapidly and has broad market prospects. With the continuous development of globalization and e-commerce, the situation of the international logistics market will become more complex and changeable. It is foreseeable that there is still a lot of room and potential for the development of international logistics in the future.