The characteristics of international transport of goods
(1) the international transport of goods involved in international relations, is a policy very strong foreign activity
International transport of goods is a part of international trade, in the process of freight transportation, often with foreign direct or indirect extensive business contacts, the contact is not only economy, often involving the political problems between international, is a policy very strong foreign activity. Therefore, the international transport of goods is not only an economic activity, is also an important diplomatic activities, which requires us not only to use economic point of view to handle the business, but also to have the idea of policy, engaged in international transport business in accordance with the requirements of China's foreign policy.
(2) the international transport of goods is an intermediate link to a lot of long-distance transport
International transport of goods between countries, national and regional transport, in general, the transportation distance is long, often need to use a variety of means of transport, through repeated handling, must pass through many intermediate links, such as transshipment, transform transportation mode, through the different regions and countries, to suit the different regulations and regulations. If any link problems will affect the transport, the whole process, which requires us to organise, interlocking, avoid disjointed phenomenon appears in some areas, bring a loss to transport.
(3) the international transport of goods involves a wide range, the situation is complicated and changeable
International transport of goods involves many departments, the need to deal with the different countries and regions of the owner, the transportation, the commodity inspection agencies, insurance companies, banks and other financial institutions, customs, ports and a variety of middle agents etc.. At the same time, because of the various countries and regions, not a legal policy, trade, transportation habits and business practices are different, different financial and monetary system, the change in political, economic and natural conditions, will have a greater impact on the international transport of goods.
(4) international cargo transportation time and strong
Punctual shipment of import and export of goods, the goods will be promptly delivered to the destination, to perform the import and export trade contract, meet the competition of the commodity market demand, improve the ability of market competition, the timely settlement, is of great importance. Especially some fresh goods, seasonal goods and sensitive commodity, more demand rapid transportation, seize the opportune moment to organize the supply, it can help to improve the export competition ability, consolidate and expand the sales market. Therefore, the international transport of goods must strengthen the concept of time, for the time, seize the speed, in order to quickly win.