Key paths and elements for building a cross-border e-commerce logistics platform

Cross-border e-commerce logistics platform is an important bridge connecting cross-border trade e-commerce enterprises and relevant customs clearance supervision agencies. Its construction not only needs to consider the network docking between enterprises and the use of mobile terminal advantages, but also needs to rely on national public information Platform support. This article will discuss in detail several key paths for building a cross-border e-commerce logistics platform.

Network connection between enterprises

Led by core enterprises in the cross-border supply chain, we will build strategic alliances with cross-border logistics enterprises, e-commerce platforms, international carriers and domestic carriers, and use big data, cloud computing, “Internet + logistics” and other technical means to Establish a cross-border comprehensive information service platform that integrates all service links such as e-commerce, cross-border warehousing, logistics real-time information, financial policies, marketing, etc., aiming to solve the data docking of different enterprise application systems, data formats, communication protocols, etc. , multi-platform collaboration and data exchange issues.

Leverage the advantages of mobile devices

Mobile cross-border e-commerce has huge development potential, especially in emerging markets such as Russia, Southeast Asia and Africa. Since the development level of e-commerce in these areas may be equivalent to China’s situation a few years ago, there are a large number of users. The possibility of skipping directly from the PC side and entering the mobile cross-border e-commerce market. Cross-border e-commerce companies should make full use of mobile terminals to expand their logistics information platforms, so that users can enjoy the logistics services provided by cross-border e-commerce anytime and anywhere, thereby improving customer satisfaction.

Support from the National Public Information Platform

National-level public information platforms are crucial to the successful construction of cross-border e-commerce logistics platforms. Through the public platform developed under the leadership of the government, a quality and safety information flow is established in accordance with the principles of traceable sources, process monitorable, and flow traceable, and a quality and safety supervision flow is established based on the principles of liberalization of the front end, controllable middle, and random inspection of the back end. This not only expands the supervision and management functions of the inspection and quarantine department, but also improves the efficiency of cross-border e-commerce logistics and promotes the development of the industry.

In addition, a cross-border e-commerce logistics platform must also have the following elements:

• Interface data exchange with local customs systems and inspection and quarantine systems: including but not limited to filing interface, list interface, customs declaration interface, release interface, warehousing interface, entry interface loading interface, Account book interface, etc.;
• Interface data exchange of tax payment information with taxation, foreign exchange administration, etc.: ensuring the legality and transparency of transactions;
• Obtain order information, logistics information and payment information: interface data exchange directly or through a freight forwarding company;
• Internal system data docking: For example, obtaining mail receipt and delivery information from the courier system, obtaining waybill information and customs declaration information from the Shipping system, docking with the warehousing system to obtain real-time warehousing data, etc.;
• Achieve full query of import and export mail: It needs to be connected with the mail delivery processing system of domestic and foreign cooperative enterprises to obtain the delivery information of overseas mail and the delivery information of domestic non-mail.

Functional architecture of cross-border e-commerce logistics platform

The cross-border e-commerce logistics platform system is mainly used to support cross-border e-commerce business, covering cross-border e-commerce export business B2C, import business B2C, bonded B2B2C import and export, warehousing and shipping services. The platform is suitable for relevant staff of logistics companies, customs commodity inspection personnel, e-commerce companies with import and export business, e-commerce consumers, and third-party logistics and service organizations. It is committed to creating a supply chain logistics service that is highly coordinated within and outside the enterprise. system to provide customers with comprehensive, customizable logistics, customs and information services.

Through the combination of the above paths and elements, cross-border e-commerce logistics platforms can better serve the global market and promote the facilitation and efficiency of international trade.