International express delivery refers to the express delivery and logistics business conducted between two or more countries (or regions). For example, Italy has a company specializing in clothing. It has 5000 stores in 60 countries and sells about 50 million pieces of clothing every year. Its headquarters is in Italy, and all work is carried out through 80 agents. If a franchise store finds that a certain style of clothing needs to be replenished, it will immediately notify a designated agent, who will immediately notify the Italian headquarters of this information. The headquarters will then feed this information back to the international express distribution center, which will then pack, assemble and deliver the goods within a certain time according to the needs of the franchise store. The whole express delivery process can be completed within one week.

Characteristics of international express

1、 The difference of express delivery environment, different laws and regulations, humanities, customs, languages, scientific and technological development and hardware facilities.

2、 The universality of express delivery system, the complexity of express delivery itself, and the particularity of international express delivery make it difficult to operate and face more risks.

3、 The informatization requirements of express delivery determine its progressiveness. It has higher requirements for the provision, collection and management of information and requires the support of international information systems.

In a word, a very important feature of international express is the difference of express environment in different countries, especially the difference of express soft environment. Different logistics applicable laws in different countries make the complexity of international express far higher than that of domestic logistics in a country, and even block international express; Different levels of economic and technological development in different countries will cause international express delivery to be supported by different technological conditions, and even some regions cannot apply certain technologies at all, forcing the level of the whole international express delivery system to decline; Different standards in different countries also cause difficulties in international "integration", which makes it difficult to establish an international express delivery system; The customs and cultures of different countries also limit international express delivery.

Characteristics of international express transportation

International express transportation is the transportation between countries and regions. Compared with domestic cargo transportation, it has the following main characteristics:

（1） International express transportation involves international relations and is a foreign-related activity with strong policy. International express transportation is an integral part of international trade. In the process of organizing cargo transportation, it is necessary to have extensive direct or indirect business contact with foreign countries. This contact is not only economic, but also often involves international political issues. It is a foreign-related activity with strong policy. Therefore, international express transportation is not only an economic activity, but also an important foreign affairs activity, which requires us not only to handle various businesses with an economic perspective, but also to have a policy concept and engage in international transportation business in accordance with China's foreign policy requirements.

（2） International express transportation is a long-distance transportation with many intermediate links. International express transportation is the transportation between countries and regions. Generally speaking, the transportation distance is relatively long, and it often requires the use of a variety of transportation tools. Through multiple loading and unloading, it needs to go through many intermediate links, such as transshipment, change of transportation mode, etc. Through different regions and countries, it needs to adapt to different laws and regulations of various countries. If problems occur in any of these links, the whole transportation process will be affected. This requires us to organize and closely link up, so as to avoid disconnection in some links and bring losses to transportation.

（3） International express transportation covers a wide range of areas, and the situation is complex and changeable. International express transportation involves many departments at home and abroad, and 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 different laws and policies in various countries and regions, different trade and transportation habits and business practices, different financial and monetary systems, and changes in political, economic and natural conditions, international express transportation will have a greater impact.

（4） International express transportation has strong timeliness. Timely shipment of import and export goods and timely delivery of goods to the destination are of great significance for the performance of import and export trade contracts, meeting the demand of commodity competitive markets, improving market competitiveness and timely settlement of foreign exchange. In particular, some fresh commodities, seasonal commodities and highly sensitive commodities require rapid transportation and timely supply organization to improve the competitiveness of export commodities and consolidate and expand the sales market. Therefore, international express transportation must strengthen the concept of time, strive for time and speed to win.

（5） The risk of international express transportation is high. As there are many links, long transportation distance, wide coverage, complex and changeable situations, and strong timeliness in international express transportation, changes in the international situation along the transportation route, social unrest, various natural disasters and accidents, as well as war, blockade and embargo or piracy activities, may directly or indirectly affect international express transportation, resulting in serious consequences, The risk of international express transportation is high. In order to pass on the risk loss in the transportation process, all kinds of import and export goods and means of transportation need to apply for transportation insurance.

（6） International express delivery is slower than commercial express delivery. The query of website information lags behind and has less access to countries. Once there is a problem, the query can only be made in writing for a long time.

Composition of international express

At present, China International Express is the most important part of the express business. It is the main business of "giants" in the express industry, such as EMS, DHL, UPS, FedEx, TNT, ARAMEX, etc. The annual business volume is growing at a rate of 30%. It has played a decisive role in China's foreign trade work, made contributions to China's economic integration into the global integration, and achieved remarkable social and economic benefits.

Modern air express is the development and continuation of traditional air freight, derived from the air freight forwarding industry. Therefore, to understand and master the international express business, we should also learn the business knowledge related to international freight forwarding. However, international freight forwarding business is not the scope of this book. This chapter only gives a leading overview of relevant knowledge points such as "import and export operation procedures and customs policies and regulations".

International information system

The international information system is a very important support means for international logistics, especially international intermodal transport. The establishment of international information system is difficult because of management difficulties and huge investment. Due to the high level of logistics information in some regions of the world and the low level in some regions, the information level will be uneven and the establishment of information system will be more difficult.

At present, a better way to establish the international express delivery and logistics information system is to connect with the public information system of the customs of various countries, timely grasp the actual situation of various ports, airports, and intermodal routes and stations, and provide support for supply or sales logistics decisions. International logistics is the first field to develop "Electronic Data Interchange" (EDl). International logistics based on EDI will have a significant impact on the internationalization of logistics.

necessary condition

The worldwide socialized mass production will inevitably lead to different international divisions of labor. No country can take all the responsibilities, so international cooperation is needed. The international flow of goods and services is composed of business flow and logistics. The former is conducted by international trading institutions according to international practices, and the latter is completed by logistics enterprises according to the production and market structure of each country. In order to overcome the contradiction between them, it is required to carry out international logistics in line with international trade.

Precautions for international express service

1. The weight of international express package is divided into actual weight and volume weight, and the express company will charge based on the larger of the two weights;

2. The calculation method of the volume and weight of international express packages: (length x width x height)/5000. Note that the unit of length, width and height here is cm;

3. If the cargo of international express package is less than 0.5 kg, it will be charged as 0.5 kg;

4. Goods below 21KG shall be charged as small goods, the first weight and the second weight, and the charging unit is 0.5KG. Goods above 21KG and 21KG shall be charged as large goods;

5. The specification of single cargo of international express package must ensure: 1 length+2 height+2 width<330CM (the specifications required by each express company are different);

6. If the single international express package is more than or equal to 68 kg/package, it must be packed with foot pallet (some countries reject the original pallet packaging), otherwise the express company will reject the goods;

7. In case of the following international express packages, it is necessary to book space in advance: the dimension of a single piece of goods exceeds 330cm; The single weight of goods exceeds 68 kg; The single piece of goods shall not exceed 330cm, and the weight shall not exceed 68kg, but a shipment shall exceed 300kg.

8. The price and tariff of international express vary greatly. If you need to send express parcels, please contact the salesman of the international express company to confirm the price.

Advantages of international express

The international air transport standardization refers to taking logistics as a large system, formulating technical standards for internal facilities, machinery and equipment of the system, including special tools, various operation standards for packaging, warehousing, loading and unloading, transportation, etc., as well as logistics information standards that are prominent features of modern logistics, and forming a national and international standardization system.

International air transport is one of the businesses of First Air International. We won the bronze medal for air transport issued by the General Administration of Aviation of China, and directly signed contracts with Air China (CA), China Southern Airlines (CZ), and Korean Airlines (KE)

◆ Import and export air transport business from China to all parts of the world

◆ Customs declaration, inspection and insurance

◆ Goods packaging and storage

◆ Door to door service

◆ Goods tracking business

◆ "Sea air" combined transport

Advantage recommendation:

Airline directly contracted by the airport:

◆ Advantage routes of Air China (CA): North America and Europe

◆ Advantage route of China Southern Airlines (CZ): Europe

◆ Korea Airlines (KE) advantageous routes: Southeast Asia, such as South Korea, Japan, Singapore, etc

Guangzhou Airport directly signed with cooperative airlines:

◆ Advantage routes of Air China (CA): North America and Europe

◆ Korea Airlines (KE) advantageous routes: Southeast Asia, such as South Korea, Japan, Singapore, etc

◆ TG advantageous routes: Southeast Asia, Europe

◆ China Europe international express line: direct to Europe

◆ China US international express line: direct to the United States

◆ China Australia international express line: direct to Australia

International express packaging requirements

General provisions of express delivery on packaging in international transportation:

1. The package of goods must be firm, intact and light, and can prevent package breakage, leakage and loss of contents during transportation.

2. The shape of the package shall be suitable for the nature, state and weight of the goods, and shall be convenient for handling, loading, unloading and stacking.

3. The packaging of goods and animals transported under specific conditions, such as fresh and perishable goods, shall meet the specific requirements for each goods.

4. For extra small express goods (such as small samples), a certain volume of wooden boxes or cartons must be added for packaging (padded with fillers, etc.). After packaging, the total length, width and height of the entire express goods shall not be less than 40cm, and the minimum side shall not be less than 5CM.

5. The advanced materials (such as wood chips and paper chips) in the package shall not be leaked.

6. If the packaging of the goods does not meet the requirements, the goods shall be explained to the shipper, and the shipper shall be required to modify or repack before shipment.

2、 Special packaging requirements for some goods:

*Piano, ceramics, handicrafts and other heavy or valuable items should be packed in wooden cases.

1) The United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan and other countries have strict regulations on unprocessed logs or log packaging. The importing country can accept the import of goods only after fumigation is carried out in the original exporting country and the recognized fumigation certificate is presented. Otherwise, fine or return the goods to the original exporting country.

2) According to the European regulations on wooden packaging of pine trees, the goods must be imported with a certificate of absence of pests presented by the quarantine office of the original exporting country.

3) The processed wooden furniture does not need to be fumigated.

*Articles commonly used in daily life, such as books and various appliances, can be packed in strong cartons by themselves, and it is better to do moisture-proof treatment.

*It is better to fill fragile articles with things to avoid damage.

4) If possible, lay a layer of waterproof articles (such as plastic bags, cloth, etc.) in the carton.

*In a packing case, the light and heavy articles shall be placed in a reasonable manner for easy handling.

*The box shall be filled with fillings, which can be filled with toilet paper, paper towels, small clothes, etc., to prevent the items in the box from being damaged due to mutual overturning and collision during moving.

*Liquid cargo. There must be 5-10% gap inside the container, and the cover must be flat and tight; Do not spill.

*Powder cargo. The powder shall not leak out.

*Precise and fragile goods. The gross weight of a single piece of goods should not exceed 25kg. Multilayer packaging, suspension packaging, anti inversion packaging and glassware packaging can be used.

Regulations on Prohibitions and Restrictions on International Mails

International correspondence

(1) Documents of private and realistic communication nature are not allowed to be posted and delivered in all kinds of letters other than letters.

(2) It is prohibited to post or deliver stamped or un stamped stamps in printed materials and reading materials for the blind.

(3) Except for insured mail, it is prohibited to post and deliver currencies, traveller's cheques, bearer bills, platinum, gold, silver and their finished products, jewelry, precious stones and other valuables of various countries in all kinds of letters.

Prohibited articles

(1) Explosive, flammable, corrosive, toxic, strong acid-base and radioactive dangerous articles, such as detonators, gunpowder, firecrackers, gasoline, alcohol, kerosene, tung oil, raw lacquer, matches, pesticides, etc.

(2) Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, such as opium, morphine, cocaine (Gaogen), etc.

(3) Articles prohibited from circulation or delivery by national laws and regulations, such as arms, weapons, domestic or foreign currency, etc.

⑷ perishable items, such as fresh fish and meat.

(5) Articles that interfere with public health, such as bones (including cremated ashes), animal skins not salted, animal bones not medicated, etc.

(6) reactionary newspapers, books, publicity materials and obscene or indecent articles.

(7) All kinds of living animals (except for bees, leeches, silkworms, parasites that are sealed tightly and submitted with certificates by medical and health scientific research institutions, and insects that are used as drugs or for killing pests).

In addition, in addition to the above provisions, please refer to the "Measures of the Customs of the People's Republic of China on the Supervision and Control of Import and Export Postal Articles and the National Laws and Regulations on Prohibitions and Restrictions on Mailing Articles, as well as the postal prohibitions and restrictions of various countries (regions) forwarded by the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications.

Precautions for international consignment

1. Please determine the size of the box and the loading limit of each box. Please ask for written instructions so that you can reasonably choose the type and quantity of boxes you need.

2. Please make a schedule for your planned consignments, specify when to let the transportation company receive the goods from your home, and how long it is expected to arrive at the designated destination.

3. Please be alert to the arbitrary price reduction of some companies. Before accepting their quotations, please confirm that there is no hidden additional destination fees.

4. Please confirm that the agent has provided you with complete documents so that your luggage can be checked in smoothly. Many countries prohibit the carrying of animal skins, food, fruits and seeds; Ignoring relevant customs regulations will lead to high fines and even violate the law. Please note whether the agent has provided all regulatory details!

5. Please do not accept the oral quotation, but ask for the detailed quotation of the service items you ordered.

6. Please do not assume that all port of destination charges will be included in the quotation unless explicitly stated. Each expense shall be listed and explained to avoid unnecessary misunderstanding when picking up the goods.

7. Please do not assume that your consignment has been automatically insured. Insurance usually requires additional costs