1. The concept of international express delivery
International express delivery refers to express delivery and logistics services between two or more countries (or regions). Multinational companies use international express delivery centers to package, assemble and deliver their products within a certain period of time according to the needs of the cargo owners, and complete the entire express delivery process within the required time.
2. Characteristics of international express delivery
Because it involves different countries and regions, international express delivery is more complicated than domestic express delivery, and has the following characteristics.
1. The business process is more complicated and there are many influencing factors
International express delivery not only includes the operation links of domestic express delivery, but also requires import and export customs clearance procedures because express delivery needs to be transferred across borders.
International express delivery involves a wide range of areas and is complex and changeable. It needs to deal with cargo owners, transportation, commodity inspection agencies, insurance companies, banks or other financial institutions, customs, ports and various intermediary agents in different countries and regions. At the same time, due to the different laws and policies of various countries and regions, different trade, transportation habits and business practices, differences in financial and monetary systems, and changes in political, economic and natural conditions, international express delivery will have a greater impact on international express delivery.
2. Faster delivery
International express delivery has emphasized fast service since its birth, and speed is also known as the survival of the entire industry. Generally, intercontinental express delivery is completed within 1 to 5 days; it only takes 1 to 3 days within the region. Such a delivery speed is difficult to achieve whether it is traditional air freight or postal transportation.
3. The process is safer and more reliable
International express delivery is completed within the same company from beginning to end. The operating procedures and service standards of each branch are basically the same. In addition, information exchange within the same company is more convenient, and the protection of customers’ high-value and fragile goods will be more appropriate, so the safety and reliability of transportation are also better.
4. “Door to door”, more convenient service
International express delivery not only involves air transportation, but also terminal delivery through other transportation methods, which belongs to land-air combined transportation. By extending the service from the airport to the customer’s warehouse and desk, and clearing customs for general express delivery, door-to-door service is truly realized, which is convenient for customers.
5. Unified information network, instant information feedback
Unified information network, instant information feedback The EDI (electronic data interchange) system is used to provide customers with more convenient online services in response to the ever-evolving electronic network technology. The express company’s unique global computer tracking and inquiry system provides customers with timely inquiry services.