International trade transportation is the transportation between countries and between countries and regions. Compared with domestic cargo transportation, it has the following main characteristics:
(1) International trade and transportation involve issues of international relations and are a very policy-oriented foreign-related activity
International trade and transportation are an integral part of international trade. In the process of organizing the transportation of goods, it is often necessary to have direct or indirect extensive business contacts with foreign countries. Such contacts are not only economic, but also often involve international relations. Political issue is a very policy-related foreign-related activity. Therefore, international cargo transportation is not only an economic activity, but also an important foreign affairs activity. This requires us not only to use an economic point of view to handle various businesses, but also to have a policy concept and engage in international transportation in accordance with the requirements of our country’s foreign policy. business.
(2) International trade transportation is long-distance transportation with many intermediate links
International trade transportation is transportation between countries and between countries and regions. Generally speaking, the distance of transportation is relatively long. It often requires the use of multiple means of transportation, through multiple loading and unloading, and many intermediate links, such as transshipment. , Transformation of transportation methods, etc., through different regions and countries, to adapt to different laws and regulations of each country. If there is a problem in any one of the links, it will affect the entire transportation process, which requires us to organize and link the links tightly to avoid disconnection in a certain link and bring losses to transportation.
(3) International trade and transportation involve a wide range of areas, and the situation is complex and changeable
International trade and transportation involve many departments at home and abroad, and need 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 differences in laws and policies of various countries and regions, differences in trade, transportation and business practices, differences in financial and monetary systems, and changes in political, economic and natural conditions, they will have a greater impact on international cargo transportation. .
(4) The timeliness of international trade and transportation is strong
The transportation of import and export goods according to fashion and timely delivery of goods to the destination is of great significance for fulfilling import and export trade contracts, meeting the needs of the commodity competition market, improving market competitiveness, and timely settlement of foreign exchange. In particular, some fresh and live commodities, seasonal commodities, and sensitive commodities require rapid transportation and timely organization of supply, which is conducive to improving the competitiveness of export commodities and consolidating and expanding the sales market. Therefore, international cargo transportation must strengthen the concept of time, compete for time and speed, in order to win quickly.
(5) The risks of international trade and transportation are greater
Due to the many links in the international trade and transportation, the long transportation distance, the wide range involved, the complex and changeable situation, and the strong timeliness, changes in the international situation along the transportation route, social unrest, various natural disasters and accidents Occurrence, war, blockade, embargo, or piracy, etc., may directly or indirectly affect international cargo transportation and cause serious consequences. Therefore, the risk of international cargo transportation is greater. In order to pass on the risk loss in the transportation process, all kinds of import and export goods and transportation vehicles need to apply for transportation insurance.
