According to the different division criteria, international logistics can be mainly divided into the following types:

(1) According to the classification of the flow of goods between countries, can be divided into import logistics and export logistics

Import logistics refers to the international logistics that serves a country when it imports goods; export logistics refers to the international logistics that serves a country when it exports goods. Due to the differences between countries in logistics import and export policies, especially the customs management system, import logistics and export logistics compared to both cross business links, there are also different business links, need to be treated differently.

(2) According to the tariff area classification of commercial flows, it can be divided into logistics between different countries and logistics between different economic regions.

The development of regional economies is a major feature of economic development in today's world. For example, the countries of the European Economic Community (EEC) belong to the same tariff area, and the logistics operations between its member countries and between EEC member countries and other countries or economic regions are very different in terms of modes and links. In addition, according to the classification of the characteristics of commodities transported across borders, it can be divided into international arms logistics, international commodity logistics, international postal logistics, international donation logistics, etc.