What does international logistics mean and what specific activities are involved

International logistics refers to the process of transporting goods from one country to another, including transportation, warehousing, customs declaration, clearance, packaging, distribution, and a series of activities. These activities need to comply with international regulations and standards to ensure the safe, efficient, and economical transportation of goods. The specific activities are as follows:

Transportation: Using different modes of transportation (such as sea, air, land, multimodal transport) to transport goods from one place to another.

Storage: During transportation, goods may need to be stored in intermediate warehouses or bonded warehouses.

Customs declaration and clearance: During the import and export of goods, declare and pay relevant taxes to the customs to ensure the legal entry and exit of goods.

Packaging: In order to protect the safety of goods during transportation, appropriate packaging is required.

Delivery: Transport goods from the warehouse or port to the final destination, including last mile delivery.

Information management: Using information technology systems to track and manage the flow of goods, ensuring transparency and efficiency in the supply chain.