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2023-04-10

With the continuous development of the logistics industry, it has become increasingly advanced. Domestic logistics has basically entered a good intelligent operation mode, and costs have also decreased significantly, with very cheap prices. But what about international logistics? Many people often roast that the price of international logistics is too expensive. How does the cost of international logistics consist of? What are the costs of international logistics? Let's answer it!

1、 Air transportation costs

International logistics is different from domestic logistics, as the journey is mostly very long. Air transportation is also a necessary service for international logistics companies, and the cost of air transportation is quite expensive. Therefore, air transportation costs account for a large part of international logistics costs.

2、 Timeliness guarantee, personnel cost

International logistics companies generally have reference time, and the actual transportation time of international logistics is faster than the reference time. To achieve this, it is necessary to ensure that international logistics companies have sufficient manpower and resources to handle thousands of goods, ensure that every step of sorting and transportation is error free, efficient and safe.

3、 Cost of route optimization

In the transportation process of international logistics, due to the long distance of logistics, there will be multiple transfers and inspections. Among these links, warehousing, loading and unloading, commodity inspection and customs declaration, information processing, and other links will incur costs, which is also a major component of the price cost of international logistics.

4、 Other link costs

In the process of international logistics, there will also be material consumption, including the consumption of materials, electricity, fuel, and the wear and tear of fixed assets, which are also factors leading to higher costs.