People who do foreign trade need to have the following basic knowledge of international logistics and transportation:

1. Various modes of transportation: Learn about different modes of international logistics transportation and their conditions of use, scope of application, characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, and costs, etc., in order to choose a suitable mode of transportation according to actual needs. Common modes of transportation include sea, air, road, rail, and intermodal.

2. Transportation documents: Understand the documents, documents and bank settlement methods required for various international logistics transportation. The necessary international trade transportation documents for goods include: bill of lading, invoice, packing list, commercial invoice, delivery note, etc. Knowing the purpose of various documents, precautions, standard interpretation, formulating specifications, and understanding the operation process of each link in the transportation of goods can avoid some mistakes.

3. Packaging labeling: Know how to design and label international transport packaging. The packaging must meet international standards and be inspected and tested by professionals. Proper packaging identification can prevent goods from being lost, damaged or rejected in transit.

4. Cargo insurance: It is very important to understand the insurance of goods transported in international trade. Cargo insurance can minimize losses. Therefore, knowing the relevant cargo insurance policies and their coverage will play a role in the economic support of enterprises. Very positive effect.

5. Pre-links: Understand the importance of pre-links in international trade. The pre-links in international trade mainly include procurement, export, loading, export and entry supervision, and tax rebates. Every pre-link needs fine management, and appropriate documents need to be filled in to reduce the contradictions in the process of cargo transportation.

6. Freight forwarding services: Freight forwarders (i.e. freight forwarders) are professional service providers for transporting goods, and can provide a full set of logistics services from goods receipt to delivery, including support for space booking, container loading and unloading, document processing and customs declaration. Understanding the basic services of freight forwarding, timely feedback and solving possible problems during the transmission process are of great help to ensure the safe transportation of goods.

Through the understanding and mastery of the basic knowledge of international logistics and transportation, foreign trade personnel can manage and control the transportation of goods more effectively, make the goods reach the destination faster, reduce the loss and delay of goods, and improve the economic benefits of the company.