The connection between international logistics and international trade

There is a very close connection between international logistics and international trade, which is specifically reflected in the following aspects:

1. International trade is the basis and condition for the emergence and development of international logistics

International logistics was originally only a part of international trade. With the deepening of international division of labor and the development of international trade, international logistics gradually separated from international trade and continued to develop with the expansion of international trade. It can be said that without international trade, there would be no existence and development of international logistics.

2. International trade promotes the internationalization of logistics

The development of transnational operations and international trade has promoted the large-scale flow and extensive exchange of goods and information around the world. This requires international logistics to be carried out not only domestically, but also across borders and organized and coordinated globally. Therefore, the development of international trade has promoted the internationalization of logistics.

3. International trade puts forward new requirements for international logistics

With the development of the world's technological economy and the evolution of the political landscape, international trade has shown some new trends and characteristics, which has put forward newer and higher requirements for international logistics. These requirements are mainly reflected in the following aspects:

1. Quality requirements: The structure of international trade is undergoing tremendous changes. Traditional trade varieties such as primary products and raw materials are gradually giving way to high value-added, precision-processed finished products. Therefore, international logistics needs to continuously improve service quality to meet the demand for high-quality products in international trade.

2. Efficiency requirements: The concentrated expression of international trade activities is the conclusion and performance of contracts, and the performance of international trade contracts largely involves international logistics activities. Therefore, international logistics needs to improve operational efficiency to ensure that goods can be delivered to the destination in a timely and accurate manner to meet the time requirements of international trade.

3. Safety requirements: In organizing international logistics, when choosing transportation methods and routes, it is necessary to pay close attention to the climatic conditions and geographical conditions of the regions through which they pass, and also pay attention to the political situation and economic conditions of the countries and regions along the way, so as to prevent these human factors and irresistible natural forces from causing the loss or damage of goods. Therefore, international logistics needs to strengthen safety management to ensure the safe transportation of goods.

4. Economic requirements: For international logistics companies, choosing the best logistics plan, improving logistics economy, reducing logistics costs, and ensuring service levels are effective ways to improve competitiveness. Therefore, international logistics needs to continuously optimize logistics plans and reduce logistics costs while ensuring service quality.

There is a close connection between international logistics and international trade. International trade is the foundation and condition for the emergence and development of international logistics, and international logistics is an important guarantee for the smooth progress of international trade. With the continuous development and changes of international trade, international logistics also needs to constantly adapt to and meet new requirements to promote the further development of international trade.