Xiang Li & Xiaofan Wu 
Contemporary Logistics in China 
20 Years of Progress and Achievement

As with the previous volumes, this book aims to present a timely portrait of the rapid growth of China’s logistics market and the status quo of its logistics industry. It provides an in-depth analysis of critical issues involved in the ongoing dynamic and multi-faceted development and serves as a valuable reference resource for interested readers in the academic and professional fields.


The opening chapter offers a comprehensive overview of the impressive advancements and accomplishments made by China’s logistics industry in the last twenty years, and the following chapters cover macro-factors related to logistics technologies and facilities, region-specific policies and plans, industry-wide transformation in transport, manufacturing, commerce, and agriculture.The book explores two important topics: ‚Industrial and Supply Chain Safety and Stability‘ and ‚Low-Carbon Transformation, ‚ highlighting the latest trends and initiatives in China’s logistics industry. It also sheds lights on the development and prospects of logistics in the Hainan Free Trade Port, including a detailed analysis of the opportunities and challenges faced by this emerging logistics hub.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Twenty Years of China’s Logistics Industry: Glorious Achievements, Successful Experiences, and a Bright Future.- The Development of China’s Logistics Market.- Logistics Facilities and Technological Development.- Regional Logistics Market in China.- Development of Transportation and Logistics in China.- The Development of China’s Manufacturing Logistics.- The Development of Commerce Logistics in China.- Development of Agricultural Products Logistics in China.- With a Safe and Stable Industrial and Supply Chain, New Initiatives and Trends in China’s Logistics Development.- Low-Carbon Transformation and Development of China’s Logistics.- Development and Prospect of Logistics in Hainan Free Trade Port.