International logistics refers to the effective organization, planning, control and coordination of goods and related information in international trade and economic activities to achieve the optimal flow of goods from supply to demand. International logistics is an important link and carrier of international trade, and also an important factor of international competitiveness. According to different modes of transport, international logistics can be divided into the following types:

International express: refers to the use of aircraft or other rapid transport vehicles to provide door-to-door rapid delivery services around the world, suitable for light weight, high value, time-sensitive cargo. Common international express companies are DHL, UPS, Fedex, TNT, EMS and so on.

International air transport: refers to the use of aircraft for cargo transport in the air, is the fastest and most expensive mode of international transport, suitable for light weight, high value, timeliness or high urgency of the goods. Common international air freight companies are SF Express, Japan Express and so on.

International shipping: refers to the use of ships to transport goods on the sea, is the most common and cheapest way of international transport, suitable for heavy weight, low value, weak timeliness or large quantities of goods. Common international shipping companies are Maersk, CoSCO and so on.

International rail transport: refers to the use of trains to transport goods on the railway track, is a safe and complex mode of international transport, suitable for heavy weight, low value, timeliness of medium or medium long distance goods. Common international railway transport lines are China-Europe freight trains, Central Asian freight trains and so on.

International road transport: refers to the use of trucks or other vehicles to transport goods on the road, is a flexible but also a high cost of international transport, suitable for light weight, high value, timeliness or short distance goods. Common international road transport routes are China-Vietnam highway, China-Russia highway and so on.

International multimodal transport: refers to the use of two or more modes of transport for the transport of goods, is a comprehensive and an innovative mode of international transport, suitable for heavy weight, high value, timeliness or across multiple countries and regions of the goods. Common international multimodal transport modes include sea-air transport, sea-land transport and so on.

Container transport: refers to the use of containers as a carrier, the goods into the container, and then the use of various modes of transport for cargo transport, is a safe and efficient mode of international transport, suitable for various types and specifications of goods. Common container types are 20 feet, 40 feet, 45 feet and so on.