"International logistics" refers to the logistics of goods reasonably organized in an international context, that is, between countries。Basically follow the principle of international division of labor and cooperation, the use of international logistics networks, logistics facilities, logistics technology, to achieve the international circulation and exchange of commodities, in accordance with international practices to promote industrial development。
International logisticsSystem internationalization means that the international logistics system involves many countries and is widely distributed。This function is called the regional function of the international logistics system。It is mainly distributed in continents, waters, different regions, different countries, long-distance vehicles。To this end, transport routes and modes should be reasonably selected to shorten the transport distance as much as possible, shorten the transport time, speed up the turnover and reduce logistics costs。Its complexity is mainly manifested in the complexity of establishing the international logistics communication system, the differences of regulatory environment and operating conditions。
Political risk, economic risk, natural risk, etc.Political risk mainly refers to the damage or loss of goods caused by political turmoil such as strikes and wars;The economic risk is mainly the exchange rate risk and interest rate risk caused by the international logistics capital flow。Exchange rate risk and interest rate risk follow。The risk caused by natural factors such as sea wind and waves is the risk in the logistics process。
Since the early 1990s。At present, the concept and importance of international logistics has been recognized by governments and foreign trade departments。Cooperation with trading partners on a global scale requires internationalization in terms of logistics facilities, logistics technology, logistics services, logistics transportation, logistics packaging, etc。The theory and practice of international logistics have been extensively and boldly explored in all countries in the world. Only by carrying out international logistics cooperation extensively can we promote the prosperity of the world economy. Logistics itself has no national boundaries。