Shipping And Delivery

　　There are various modes of international logistics transportation, including sea transportation, air transportation, road transportation, railroad transportation and multimodal transportation. Each mode has its unique advantages and applicable scenarios:

　　1. Sea transport: sea transport is the most common mode of transportation in international logistics, applicable to the transportation of bulk commodities. Its transportation cost is relatively low, and its capacity is strong enough to carry oversized or overweight goods. However, the transportation speed of ocean freight is slow and usually takes several weeks or even longer, which is suitable for the goods with no urgent time requirement.

　　2. Airfreight: Airfreight is favored by high-value or time-sensitive goods, such as electronic products, fresh food and pharmaceuticals, for its fast and efficient characteristics. However, the high cost and relatively limited capacity of air transportation make it unsuitable when the volume or weight of goods is large.

　　3. Road and rail transportation: Road and rail transportation play an important role in cross-border logistics, especially between Eurasia. Railroad transportation has moderate speed and low cost, which is suitable for medium and long-distance cargo transportation; while road transportation has high flexibility, which is suitable for short-distance or “last-mile” cargo distribution.

　　4. Multimodal transport: Multimodal transport combines the above modes of transport together, making full use of their respective advantages to realize the optimal solution for long-distance cargo transportation. For example, the combination of “sea + rail” can find a balance between cost and time.

　　Challenges and solutions for international logistics delivery

　　Delivery is a crucial part of international logistics, transferring goods from the transportation chain to the final customer. In this process, companies need to face many challenges:

　　1. Customs and clearance issues: Customs policies and procedures vary from country to country, which may lead to delays or additional costs when the goods enter customs. For this reason, enterprises need to prepare complete documents in advance, such as invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, etc., to ensure smooth customs clearance.

　　2. Security in transportation: During long-distance transportation, goods may face the risk of being lost, damaged or stolen. The use of modern tracking technology (such as GPS or RFID tags) and the selection of reputable logistics service providers can effectively reduce such risks.

　　3. “Last Mile” Distribution: In urban distribution, the “last mile” is often the least efficient and most costly segment. By introducing innovative technologies such as drones, self-driving vehicles or micro distribution centers, logistics companies can improve delivery efficiency.

　　4. Environmental and regulatory changes: Environmental policies, tax regulations and epidemic prevention and control measures in different countries and regions will have an impact on delivery. Enterprises need to pay attention to international developments and flexibly adjust their logistics plans.