Abstract
This paper describes the development and plans for the implementation of a cloud-based logistics platform to enable and optimize cross-border shipping, using the China Railway Express (CR Express) in the context of China’s recent One Belt and One Road (OBOR) initiative as an example of an extremely complex system that is running at suboptimal efficiency. We design a cross-border logistics information cloud platform (CLICP) and its architecture. The proposed CLICP comprises a hybrid cloud model with three layers of cloud services. We also examine the CLICP’s operation and the design of the platform’s functions, including core business and value-added service functions, such as real-time bidding, freight information push, and carrier one-stop service management functions. Finally, we propose a model for deploying our CLICP. Our study makes a significant contribution to the literature because of its hybrid cloud model architecture and for the completeness of its functionality. The study also has a good application prospect for the operation of CR Express and will play a better supporting role in cross-border logistics.
Highlights
The meaning of cross-border is between different countries, or involving living beings of different countries [1]
We focus on cross-border logistics information cloud platform (CLICP) construction and design
The introduction of cloud platform architecture can improve cross-border logistics transport schemes based on CR Express through improved top-level design, and can propose more reasonable and efficient cross-border logistics transport organization models based on CR Express to achieve lightweight assets
Summary
The meaning of cross-border is between different countries, or involving living beings of different countries [1]. Wei and Dong [8] studied import and export freight organization of the inland waterless port cross-border logistics network under the OBOR initiative and constructed a mathematical model for optimizing this network. The majority of publications on cross-border logistics and information platform cover issues related to intermodal transportation; existing research has not considered the significance of the CR. Express to cross-border logistics and the importance of cloud technology to its information platforms. Research on cross-border logistics has focused less on the modes of public, rail, and land transport; traditional logistics is still based on road transportation’s high cost and limited transportation capacity, which is based on the trunk railway transportation form of CR Express. Research on the transformation of cross-border logistics service models from traditional to information and digitization must be further carried out using cloud computing technology. Our final section outlines the conclusion from the research in this paper
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