Logistics is divided into two categories, namely, international logistics and domestic logistics, although there is only one word difference, but the difference between them is still quite big. International logistics is a natural extension of domestic logistics, it has some of the basic attributes of the domestic logistics, although international logistics and domestic logistics between the two is only the word difference between international and domestic, but the operation of each other or there are many inextricable differences, and, the requirements of the technical rigour is also different, the operation of the world of difference.
What is international logistics?
International logistics, also known as global logistics, refers to the production and consumption in two or more countries independently, in order to overcome the spatial and temporal distance between production and consumption, the physical movement of materials, an international commodity trading or exchange activities, so as to complete the ultimate purpose of international commodity trading, that is, to achieve the seller to deliver the documents, goods and collect payment, and the buyer to accept the documents, payment and collection of goods. The buyer accepts the documents, pays for the goods and receives the goods under convective trade conditions.
What is domestic logistics?
Domestic logistics Domestic logistics refers to logistics activities carried out within the country's own territory to serve the country's overall interests. As an important aspect of the national economy, domestic logistics should be incorporated into the overall planning of the country, and the logistics business in China is an important part of the modernisation of the country. Therefore, investment in the construction and development of domestic logistics must focus on the overall situation, remove the obstacles to logistics caused by sectoral and regional divisions, and build some large-scale logistics projects as soon as possible to serve the national economy.
The difference between the two is this:
1. Both operate in different environments;
2. The main modes of transport used are different;
3. Information is communicated in different ways;
4. international logistics than domestic logistics face greater risks;
5. The standardisation requirements of international logistics are higher than those of domestic logistics;
6. International logistics in the import and export involved in customs clearance, transport, payment of taxes and other procedures, thus requiring good English.