What Is International Logistics

(I) International logistics in a broad sense

International logistics in a broad sense includes international trade logistics, non-trade international logistics, international logistics investment, international logistics cooperation, international logistics exchanges and other fields. Among them, international trade logistics mainly refers to the organization of goods in the international reasonable flow; Non-trade international logistics refers to international exhibition and exhibits logistics, international postal logistics, etc. International logistics cooperation refers to the establishment of international logistics enterprises jointly invested by logistics enterprises from different countries. International logistics exchanges mainly refer to international exchanges in logistics science, technology, education, training and management.

(2) International logistics in a narrow sense

In the narrow sense, international logistics refers to an international trade or exchange activity in which goods are physically moved when production and consumption are carried out independently in two or more countries (regions), in order to overcome the spatial distance and time interval between production and consumption, so as to complete the ultimate purpose of international goods transaction, namely the seller's delivery of documents, goods and payment for goods. The buyer accepts documents, makes payment and receives the goods.

The essence of international logistics is to realize the international flow and exchange of goods according to the principle of international division of labor and cooperation, in accordance with the international practice, using the international logistics network, logistics facilities and logistics technology, so as to promote the development of regional economy and the optimal allocation of world resources.

The overall goal of international logistics is to serve international trade and transnational operation, that is, to choose the best way and path, with the lowest cost and minimum risk, quality, quantity, timely delivery of goods from a country of suppliers to another country of demand.