Cross-border logistics refers to the transportation of goods from one country to another country (or region) by sea, air or land. Its essence is to realize the flow and exchange of goods internationally in accordance with the principle of international division of labor and cooperation, in accordance with international practices and standards, and by utilizing international logistics networks, logistics facilities and logistics technologies, so as to promote the coordinated development of regional economies and the optimal allocation of world resources. Cross-border logistics is the core link of cross-border e-commerce and a necessary link in product transactions. It has a direct impact on the buyer’s receiving experience, the seller’s logistics cost control and the final sales. The high efficiency, high quality and low cost operation of the cross-border logistics system is the guarantee for promoting the development of cross-border e-commerce.
International express delivery refers to the express delivery and logistics business between two or more countries (or regions). The delivery business of letters, commercial documents and articles between countries (or regions) is a mode of delivery in which express mail is inspected and released through border ports and customs between countries (or regions).
The five major international express delivery companies, DHL (DHL), UPS (United Parcel Service), FedEx (Federal Express), TNT and EMS (China Post Express Logistics), provide buyers and sellers with a good service experience through their own teams and localized delivery services. The high-quality service experience corresponds to high freight costs.
International express delivery companies occupy the vast majority of the market share of China’s international express delivery business. Although domestic SF Express and STO Express have also begun to slowly layout overseas markets, the gap is obvious. Commercial express delivery business has the characteristics of fast speed, good service and low package loss rate, especially for delivery to developed countries such as Europe and the United States. International express delivery is fast and expensive, and is usually only used when sending some goods with high value and high timeliness requirements, such as sending mobile phones, samples, etc.