International logistics can also be understood as cross-border logistics, which refers to the process of transporting goods from one country or region to another country or region by sea, land or air (head logistics), and completing international commodity transactions through local distribution in the destination country (destination local logistics).
What are the common modes of transportation in international logistics? Common cross-border logistics modes include: international express, international air transport and international sea transport. Sellers can choose their own mode of transportation according to their commodity attributes and business needs.
International commercial Express
International commercial express refers to the express and logistics business between two or more countries (or regions). When international express mail arrives in the destination country, it needs to be distributed in the destination country before it can be delivered to the final destination. International express package delivery speed, excellent service, but the price is relatively high. Common logistics carriers are UPS, DHL Express, FedEx and so on.
shipping
Shipping by sea is a way for ships to transport goods between ports in different countries and regions through sea lanes, including FCL and LCL.
1. Shipping by FCL
Marine FCL, that is, full container load, FCL for short. A full container of goods with only one shipper who is responsible for packing, counting, stowing and sealing. The common container sizes in the international standard are 20 feet long, 40 feet long, 40 feet high and 45 feet high.
2. Shipping LCL
Marine LCL for short. Refers to the consignee or consignor shipper of goods less than the whole case of goods receipts and goods by the agent (or carrier) sorting, the goods sent to the same destination on a certain number after assembled crates.
Then what is the choice between FCL and LCL?
It depends on the volume of the consignment. The minimum container type for a standard container is 20 feet. If the volume of the consignment is less than 20 cubic meters, LCL is recommended. When the volume is greater than 20 cubic meters, FCL transport should be adopted.
Air transport: The use of aircraft as a means of transporting goods across borders.
GES will use the appropriate mode of transportation according to customers' needs. If you want to transfer international express through GES, please feel free to contact us at any time.
