Under the background of the continuous development of global trade, the choice of international logistics transportation methods has a crucial impact on the cost control and efficiency improvement of enterprises. Different modes of transportation have their own characteristics in terms of timeliness, cost, carrying capacity, etc., and should be reasonably combined in combination with the characteristics of the goods and trade demands.

Maritime transport is a widely used mode of transportation in international logistics, connecting major ports around the world through ocean routes. Its advantages lie in its large carrying capacity, the ability to transport large mechanical equipment, bulk commodities and other heavy goods, and relatively low unit transportation cost. However, sea transportation is affected by the scheduling of shipping routes and ports, resulting in a longer transportation cycle. It is more suitable for trade scenarios where the time requirement is not urgent and the volume of goods is large. Moreover, it is necessary to plan the port connection and customs declaration process in advance.

Air transport, with its efficient delivery time, has become the preferred choice for high-value-added and urgent goods. Relying on the air network, goods can reach major cities around the world in a short time, especially suitable for time-sensitive categories such as electronic components and fresh produce. Air transportation has a relatively high level of safety and a low rate of cargo loss, but its unit transportation cost is higher than that of sea transportation. Moreover, it is restricted by flight frequencies and cargo space, and has certain requirements for the volume and weight of goods.

Land transportation plays a significant role in cross-border logistics between adjacent countries or regions, mainly including road and railway transportation. Road transportation is highly flexible and can achieve door-to-door delivery, making it suitable for short-distance and small-batch cargo transportation. Railway transportation demonstrates advantages in medium and long-distance cross-border transportation. For instance, the China-Europe Railway Express can balance timeliness and cost, with a carrying capacity between sea and air transportation. Moreover, it is less affected by the natural environment and has higher transportation stability.

In addition, multimodal transport integrates two or more modes of transport to achieve seamless connection of goods throughout the entire process. For instance, combinations such as "sea transportation + land transportation" and "air transportation + road transportation" can not only leverage the advantages of different transportation methods but also reduce the transfer costs in the logistics process and enhance the overall transportation efficiency. They have become important logistics models in cross-border e-commerce and global supply chain layout.

When choosing international logistics transportation methods, enterprises need to comprehensively consider factors such as the type of goods, transportation timeliness, cost budget, and destination logistics support, and achieve the optimal allocation of logistics resources through scientific planning.

JIANGSU BESTLINECN MODERN LOGISTICS CO., LTD.   was founded in 2014, located in Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, is a comprehensive company to provide logistics solutions for customers, its subsidiaries are: Shanghai Magnesium Jia, Changzhou McKesson, Wuxi Bestline.

JIANGSU BESTLINECN MODERN LOGISTICS CO., LTD.  services include: air and sea international freight forwarding, domestic road transport, general and bonded warehousing, ASEAN cross-border road transport, five Central Asian road cross-border transport, Sino-European road and rail transport, integrated customs clearance and inspection services.