Cross-border e-commerce logistics is also undergoing transformation and upgrading with the development of cross-border e-commerce. I have been engaged in traditional foreign trade for many years and have a deep understanding of the logistics of cross-border e-commerce. Although cross-border e-commerce logistics currently encounters many problems and bottlenecks, cross-border logistics will inevitably upgrade from the logistics 1.0 era to the 3.0 era with the development of cross-border e-commerce.
Cross-border logistics 1.0 era:
The 1.0 era of foreign trade logistics is the most familiar freight forwarding model, such as traditional foreign trade shipping agents, international mail agents, international express agents and other companies. For the 1.0 era, everyone pursues price, so cross-border logistics development is extensive, and does not focus on user experience and quality.
Cross-border logistics 2.0 era:
With the development of cross-border e-commerce, foreign trade logistics has gradually evolved and upgraded. In addition to the cheap model, it has gradually launched international dedicated line services with both cost-effectiveness and service quality, such as the European dedicated line, the American dedicated line, and the Russian dedicated line. These dedicated lines essentially make the logistics system of cross-border e-commerce move forward one step.
The 3.0 era of cross-border logistics:
Logistics is no longer just about fulfilling the original function of goods delivery, but more about providing services to enhance customer experience. For example, Huodou, which I talked about earlier, uses the platform’s aggregation advantages to help small and medium-sized cross-border e-commerce sellers choose customized, cost-effective logistics, achieve full-line order tracking, and provide cross-border e-commerce sellers with comprehensive services such as customs clearance, logistics insurance, and logistics financing. I believe that with the development of cross-border e-commerce, cross-border logistics will continue to upgrade and develop.