With the acceleration of globalization and vigorous development of international trade, international transportation agency industry is playing an increasingly important role in today's society. This industry connects global supply chains and promotes the cross-border circulation of goods and services. This article will provide a detailed analysis of the current situation of international transportation agency industry, in order to provide valuable reference for relevant enterprises.

A. Industry size and growth

International transportation agency industry is showing a steady growth trend globally. According to statistics from International Association of Freight Forwarders, the annual growth rate of global international transportation agency industry is about 5%, with the growth rate in Asia and Africa being very fast. The rapid economic development and frequent international trade activities in these regions have driven the demand for international transportation agency business.

B. Business model and characteristics

In the current situation of international transportation agency industry, the main businesses include sea freight, air freight, land transportation, and multi-modal transportation. These business models each have their own characteristics and advantages and disadvantages. For example, the cost of sea transportation is low and transportation volume is large,  but the transportation time is long; air freight is fast but costly; land transportation distance is short but subject to significant geographical limitations. In addition, international transportation agency industry also provides a series of value-added services such as customs declaration and warehousing, which can improve logistics efficiency and customer satisfaction. With the diversification of customer needs, international transportation agency industry will also provide more customized services.

C. The impacts of economy and policy

The changes in the global economic situation have a significant impact on international transportation agency industry. When the economy grows strongly, the volume of international trade increases, and business volume of international transportation agency industry also increases accordingly. In addition, policy changes have had a significant impact on international transportation agency industry. For example, trade protection may lead to an increase in trade barriers, thereby affecting the business volume of international transportation agency industry. On the other hand, the fiscal and tax policies provided by the government can also stimulate or constrain the development of international transportation agency industry.