Integrated logistics services refer to a service model where multiple processes such as transportation, warehousing, and distribution are combined together. A single or several logistics enterprises integrate resources to provide customers with a one-stop solution. It does not merely offer a single type of service; instead, it effectively combines and connects various logistics functions, allowing customers to avoid having to interface with each process separately.

What services are there?

Basic services: Covering core aspects such as transportation, warehousing, loading and unloading, handling and packaging, and distribution.

Value-added services: We can provide services such as distribution processing, logistics information processing, document handling, and supply chain finance.

Specialized Services: Some enterprises can also offer specialized services such as cold chain logistics, hazardous goods logistics, reverse logistics, and emergency logistics.

Full-service solution: The integrated logistics provider can offer a complete end-to-end solution covering the entire process from raw material procurement to final sales.

What qualifications are required?

‌View qualification level‌: Comprehensive service-oriented logistics enterprises can be rated from AAAA to A by the China Logistics and Purchasing Federation. The 5A level is the highest certification.

Evaluate business capabilities: A regular enterprise must engage in at least two types of logistics services and be able to formulate an operation plan for integrating logistics resources.

Check the network coverage: Excellent enterprises should have a distribution and delivery network for goods as well as a customer service system. Some 5A-level enterprises have service networks that can cover approximately 200 countries and regions around the world.

Regarding the level of informatization: It is necessary to configure networked information service functions to achieve electronic document management, cargo tracking, and data interoperability among all stages of the supply chain.

Which scenarios can be applicable?

Manufacturing industry: Provide end-to-end logistics solutions based on the logistics demands of manufacturing enterprises.

Fast-moving consumer goods: Provide transportation, warehousing, and distribution services based on market demands.

Special industries: For instance, in the fields of liquor logistics, agricultural product circulation and cold chain logistics, as well as engineering logistics, there are dedicated comprehensive logistics service solutions.

Cross-border trade: Comprehensive logistics integrators can cover global distribution points and handle intercontinental rail services, international sea/air transportation, and cross-border e-commerce logistics.