Cross-border logistics refers to cross-border trade conducted through the Internet, involving the purchase of goods from abroad and their transportation to the country and region where the customer is located through logistics channels. The following is the general process of cross-border logistics transportation:

1. Order and payment: The buyer selects and orders the required goods on the e-commerce platform and pays. Payment methods include credit card, Alipay, PayPal, etc.

2. Warehousing and collection: E-commerce platforms or third-party logistics service providers usually open warehouses overseas and concentrate the purchased goods here. The choice of warehousing place takes into account the delivery date, transportation cost and delivery efficiency.

3. International transportation: Once the customer places an order and pays, the cross-border logistics process enters the international transportation stage. International transportation usually adopts air, sea or express services. The specific mode of transportation depends on the characteristics, volume and urgency of the goods. Air transportation: Air transportation is a common choice for light, high-value goods that need to be delivered urgently. Transportation through airlines can provide a fast delivery date.

Sea transportation: Sea transportation is suitable for goods with large quantities, large weight and no urgent delivery. Although sea transportation takes a long time, the transportation cost is relatively low.

Express delivery service: Express delivery companies such as DHLL, UPS, FedEx, etc. provide fast, door-to-door international transportation services. This method is suitable for small items or products with high requirements for delivery dates.

4. Customs and customs declaration: When the goods arrive at the destination country and region, customs declaration and customs declaration procedures need to be handled. This includes filling out customs declaration forms and paying tariffs and taxes. Supply chain service providers are usually responsible for these procedures.

5. Domestic distribution: Once the customs inspection is passed and the customs declaration procedures are completed, the goods will enter the domestic distribution stage. Express delivery services, logistics transportation or last-mile delivery services can be used for domestic distribution. The last-mile delivery generally involves local express delivery companies or postal services, and the products will be delivered to the buyer’s door.

6. Receipt and after-sales: The buyer will inspect and accept the goods after receiving them to ensure that the goods are not damaged and meet expectations. If there is a problem with the product or dissatisfaction, customers can provide after-sales services such as return, refund or return according to the regulations of the e-commerce platform.

In the process of cross-border logistics and transportation, coordination and cooperation among multiple links such as e-commerce platforms, supply chain service providers, logistics and transportation companies, and customs are involved. These participants ensure a seamless transportation process from overseas suppliers to customers through information sharing, scientific arrangement of transportation and delivery time, and handling of customs formalities. At the same time, cross-border logistics also needs to comply with international trade regulations, tariffs, tax requirements and other laws and regulations to ensure compliance and smooth delivery.