Semi-truck awaiting inspection at the US-Mexico border crossing
Cross-border logistics plays a pivotal role in today’ s global economy, which is more interconnected than ever thanks to globalisation.
It enables the seamless movement of goods, services and data across borders – especially in times of crisis. For example, in 2020 alone there were 9.3 billion cross-border orders fulfilled globally, 60 % of which were intercontinental.
Since then, international deliveries have been growing twice as fast as domestic ones, a surge driven by lower prices on foreign products and a lack of availability locally of high-demand items. The sector is crucial to global supply chains, juggling transportation, customs compliance and warehousing to ensure timely, legal and cost-effective deliveries.
It is especially critical considering the rise of e-commerce, with big players like AliExpress and Temu coming out of Asia and China accounting for 40 % of global cross-border parcel volumes. In this complex environment, mastering cross-border logistics is essential for businesses aiming to thrive in an increasingly global marketplace.
116 September 2025