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2016 | Buch

Contemporary Logistics in China

Proliferation and Internationalization

herausgegeben von: Bing-lian Liu, Ling Wang, Shao-ju Lee, Jun Liu, Fan Qin, Zhi-lun Jiao

Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg

Buchreihe : Current Chinese Economic Report Series

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This book carries on the ideal of providing a systematic exposition of the logistics development in China to the English-reading community at large in the spirit of the four predecessor volumes, published in previous years. This book is the fifth volume in a series entitled "Contemporary Logistics in China", authored by the researchers in Logistics Center at Nankai University. Specially, the opening chapter of this book presents a synopsis of the intent, the history, the framework, the topical coverage and the train of thought of the sequel in the latest five years. As the previous four volumes, our ultimate aim and desire is to present a timely portrayal of the rapid pace of growth of China’s logistics market and the status of its logistics industry’s evolution.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Frontmatter
Chapter 1. A Recap of the Sequel and an Outlook
Abstract
Contemporary Logistics in China is a series of five books which were published yearly by the Research Center of Logistics at Nankai University since 2011, regarding the development status of China’s logistics. In order to help the readers of this present volume to have an overall grasp of the entire series, this chapter presents a synopsis of the intent, the history, the framework, the topical coverage, and the train of thought of the sequel.
Bing-lian Liu, Shao-ju Lee, Ling Wang, Jun Liu
Chapter 2. China’s Logistics Development Environment
Abstract
In 2013, China’s economy was running steadily. The annual economic growth rate stabilized between 7 and 8 %, and the economic re-structuring was progressing in a positive direction. These factors provided a stable economic environment for the development of China’s logistics industry. On the policy aspect, the Government promulgated a comprehensive plan to deepen the economic reform for the upcoming decade, and began to relax the regulatory control and administrative procedures in order to stimulate the market vitality. The implementation of these measures afforded new market openings and a driving force for the development of China’s logistics industry.
Xiao-mei Jiang
Chapter 3. Development of China’s Logistics Market
Abstract
In 2013, China’s logistics industry maintained a trend of steady growth. Demands in national logistics market further expanded and overall service capability of the logistics industry continued to improve. Under the backdrop of the Central Government paying more attention to regional economic coordination and speeding up the industrial structure adjustment, the general landscape of China’s logistics industry continued to adjust as well.
Jun Liu
Chapter 4. Logistics Facilities and Technological Development
Abstract
This chapter describes the construction of logistics infrastructure and the application of new logistics technology in China. Logistics facilities and technologies are very important in the restructuring and upgrading process of the logistics industry. In 2013, the construction of transportation infrastructure and the layout of transportation network in China were optimized continually. The capability of major logistics channels continued to improve. With the formulation and promulgation of the overall planning of national logistics parks, construction of specialized logistics parks and logistics centers sped up and the industrial agglomeration effect began to show. The quantity and quality of logistics facilities were improved and the utilization of internet continued to deepen. Moreover, the Chinese Government had also introduced a number of national standards on logistics services, logistics operations and logistics informatization.
Fan Qin
Chapter 5. Logistics Development of Shandong Province
Abstract
Shandong Province is situated in the eastern coastal areas of China, at the junction of the Circum-Bohai Region and the Yangtze River Delta. It possesses Yellow River Basin’s most convenient access to the sea, and is an important constituent of the East Asian Economic Zone. Shandong Province is China’s major agricultural, industrial and marine economic province. Jinan and Qingdao are the national logistics node cities; Qingdao, being the center of the Shandong Peninsula regional logistics area, is the focus of the development of the nine major logistics areas in China.
Lan-bing Li
Chapter 6. Logistics Development of Henan Province
Abstract
Henan Province is situated in the eastern Central Region of China, and at the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River. It is one of China’s most essential bases for grain production and agricultural product processing. It is also an important modern integrated transportation hub of China. Being an important logistics province in the Central Region, Henan’s logistics industry has been developing rapidly in recent years. It has formed its own logistics pattern by developing Zhengzhou as the center with the support of surrounding logistics nodal cities.
Jian-hua Xiao
Chapter 7. Logistics Development of Yunnan Province
Abstract
Yunnan Province is an important borderland in the southwestern region of China. As shown in Fig. 7.1, Yunnan connects to Guangxi, Guizhou and Sichuan domestically, and is adjacent to neighboring countries of Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand and Cambodia. It holds a prominent geographic advantage in the construction of China-ASEAN Free Trade Zone and the Pan Pearl River Delta “9+2” Regional Economic Trade and Cooperation. It is an important bridgehead for China to open up its southwestern region, and also a pilot zone for the implementation of the “Going Abroad” strategy from the Western Region. Presently, the overall transportation network and system in Yunnan has basically been established and the logistics infrastructure has reached a certain scale. Relying on its geographic location and industrial foundation, Yunnan has developed certain unique features in border trade logistics and flower logistics.
Yong Liu
Chapter 8. Internationalization Development of China’s Logistics Enterprises
Abstract
Since the beginning of 21st century, China has implemented its “Going Abroad” strategy, which has led to the rapid expansion in its scale of foreign direct investments, and rapid development in new trading modes as well. Under the policy support of the Government, logistics enterprises have been actively exploring ways of going abroad by accelerating the pace of internationalization through a variety of formats, and have subsequently achieved positive results.
Ling Wang
Chapter 9. Development of Domestic Trade Container Transportation Market in China
Abstract
In China, the domestic trade container transportation industry is a relatively exclusive market, which is not open to the foreign firms. This is in stark contrast to the foreign trade container transportation market. In recent years, domestic trade container transportation market in China has expanded rapidly, and competition in such industry is becoming fiercer than ever. In the coming future, with changes in the growth pattern of China’s economy, the domestic trade container transportation market will continue to grow steadily. The level of informatization and services will be also be elevated.
Jing-lei Yang
Chapter 10. Development of Urban Logistics in China
Abstract
With accelerated urbanization, the scale and population density of urban cities in China are continually increasing. Demand for urban logistics is growing rapidly as well. The “last kilometer” logistics service has become a critical problem yet to be solved during the urbanization process in China. In recent years, there have been many constructive explorations and practices carried out in several aspects of urban logistics, and the results are encouraging.
Zhen-hua Jiang, Jun Liu
Chapter 11. Development of Shanghai’s Free Trade Zone Logistics
Abstract
In response to the new trends in the development of global economy and trade, and to promote the new round of reform and opening-up, China’s Central Government approved the establishing of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone. Unlike other traditional free trade zones targeting on manufacturing industry and commodity trading, the Shanghai Free Trade Zone is specialized in the opening of the service industry, including seaports, airports, trading, manufacturing, warehousing, etc.
Wei Yan, Ling Wang
Chapter 12. Modes and Development Characteristics of China’s Cross-border E-commerce Logistics
Abstract
By 2013, the rise of e-commerce has already started a revolution in the business world and marketplace in China. Changes are happening in market transactions, distribution model of enterprises, and even daily life of the citizens. Meanwhile, e-commerce is expanding into the areas of import and export trade; this form of e-commerce across the boundaries of different countries is termed the “Cross-border E-commerce.” Since the operations of e-commerce logistics system directly affect the realization of transactions and the experience of the customers, it is an important assurance for supporting the development of cross-border e-commerce business.
Zhi-lun Jiao
Metadaten
Titel
Contemporary Logistics in China
herausgegeben von
Bing-lian Liu
Ling Wang
Shao-ju Lee
Jun Liu
Fan Qin
Zhi-lun Jiao
Copyright-Jahr
2016
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Electronic ISBN
978-3-662-47721-2
Print ISBN
978-3-662-47720-5
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-47721-2

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