In the current era of the in-depth development of economic globalization, Chinese enterprises are becoming increasingly active in the international market, and the scale of exports is continuously expanding. In this process, international logistics, as a crucial link connecting domestic and foreign markets, is becoming increasingly important and has a profound impact on every aspect of Chinese enterprises' exports.
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International logistics shoulders the heavy responsibility of transporting Chinese enterprises' products to all corners of the world, and its transportation efficiency is directly related to the success of enterprises' exports. In terms of transportation modes, sea transportation, with its large capacity and low-cost advantages, undertakes the vast majority of China's import and export volume. According to data from the Ministry of Transport, China's international sea transportation accounts for more than 95% of the import and export volume. International sea-shipping routes reach all major ports around the world, and container liner routes operate among more than 100 countries and regions globally. China's global sea - transportation connectivity has ranked first in the world for many years.
Air freight, with its fast-speed characteristic, has become the main transportation mode for high-end goods with strong timeliness and high added value. China's international air freight reaches more than 60 countries and regions around the world. Hong Kong and Shanghai have respectively become the world's first and third-largest international air-freight hubs. In the export of products with extremely high requirements for transportation time, such as electronic products and high-end fashion, air transportation can ensure that products are quickly launched into the international market, meet customer needs, and enhance the competitiveness of enterprises.
In addition, the China-Europe Railway Express has developed rapidly in recent years and has connected more than 220 cities in 25 European countries. The China-Europe Railway Express has a wide radiation area, a large transportation capacity, a transportation time that is nearly two-thirds shorter than that of sea-going liners, a transportation cost that is nearly 50% lower than that of air freight flights, and is less affected by weather factors. High-quality home appliances such as air conditioners and fresh-food cabinets manufactured by enterprises in the Pearl River Delta region are often exported to Europe through the China-Europe Railway Express. They still maintained stable shipments during the epidemic, helping foreign trade enterprises resist logistics risks.
Timely and accurate delivery of goods is the key to improving customer satisfaction, and this cannot be achieved without the strong support of international logistics. In today's highly competitive global market, customers have increasingly high requirements for delivery time. Through efficient transportation networks and precise distribution services, international logistics can ensure that the products exported by Chinese enterprises are delivered to customers on time and in good condition. As a global equipment trading service provider, SUMEC has accumulated numerous logistics service resources after years of development and can help Chinese enterprises select appropriate logistics service providers during the export process.
Rational and efficient international logistics operations can significantly reduce the export costs of Chinese enterprises. By optimizing logistics routes and choosing appropriate transportation modes, enterprises can reduce transportation costs. For example, some enterprises in inland areas use multi-modal transportation methods such as river-sea combined transportation and rail-sea combined transportation to transport goods to coastal ports for re-export, effectively reducing transportation costs.
Smooth international logistics channels provide convenient conditions for Chinese enterprises to explore the international market. Stable and efficient logistics services can enhance the reputation of enterprises in the international market and attract more foreign customers. At the same time, international logistics can help enterprises gain a deep understanding of the market demand characteristics and logistics environments of different countries and regions, providing a basis for enterprises to formulate targeted market expansion strategies. Through cooperation with international logistics enterprises, enterprises can better adapt to international market rules and improve their operational capabilities in the international market.
