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2016 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

4. Logistics Facilities and Technological Development

Author : Fan Qin

Published in: Contemporary Logistics in China

Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg

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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.

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1
According to their usage, functions and traffic flows, highways are categorized into Expressways, Grade 1 Highways, Grade 2 Highways, Grade 3 Highways and Grade 4 Highways.
 
2
Railway fixed asset investment refers to the investment activities of each railway unit (including administrative units) in the construction and purchase of fixed assets, which includes railway infrastructure, renovation and purchase of train carts. Infrastructure investment refers to the investment by each railway unit (including administrative units) in the construction and expansion projects so as to increase railway productivity (efficiency).
 
3
State-owned railways refer to railways managed by related railway bureaus under the State Council. Local railways refer to railways managed by local governments. Joint venture railways refer to railways jointly constructed and managed by local governments, enterprises and other investors.
 
4
Medium to large scale railway network projects refer to newly built trunk routes, sub-routes, underground railways, major technological improvement projects on existing trunk routes or hubs with total investment amount over 15 million RMB, and local railways with mileage over 100 km and transport volume over 500,000 tons.
 
5
In July 2012, the State Council issued the “12th Five-Year Plan” on the Planning of Comprehensive Transportation System, which stipulated the plan for the “Four Vertical and Four Horizontal” high speed railway network. The “Four Vertical” passenger lines include the Beijing–Shanghai passenger line, the Beijing–Wuhan–Guangzhou–Shenzhen passenger line, the Beijing–Shenyang–Harbin (Dalian) passenger line and the Shanghai–Hangzhou–Ningbo–Fuzhou–Shenzhen passenger line. The “Four Horizontal” passenger lines include the Xuzhou–Zhengzhou–Lanzhou passenger line, the Hangzhou–Nanchang–Changsha–Guiyang–Kunming passenger line, the Qingdao–Shijiazhuang–Taiyuan passenger line and the Nanjing–Wuhan–Chongqing–Chengdu passenger line.
 
6
According to the transportation capacity, inland waterways are categorized into grade 1, grade 2, …, grade 7, and substandard waterways.
 
7
According to their purposes, port berths are classified as specialized berths, general cargo berths, general grocery berths, passenger berths, multi-purpose berths and other berths. Among berths of 10 thousand tons and above, specialized berths, general cargo berths, and general grocery berths possess a larger proportion and have direct impact on the China’s logistics development. Only berths of these three categories are counted in this section.
 
8
The Rong-Europe International Cargo Express Train begins from Chengdu Qingbaijiang Container Center, passes through Baoji, Lanzhou, Xinjiang, Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus and other countries and arrives in Poland. Total mileage is 9,826 km, and total travel time is 12–14 days.
 
9
The “Xi-Xin-Europe” Cargo Train begins from Xi'an, passes through Xinjiang, Central Asia and arrives in Europe. Total mileage is 9,850 km, and total travel time is 18 days.
 
10
The “Zheng-Xin-Europe” International Cargo Train begins from Zhengzhou, passes through Xinjiang, Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, and Poland, and arrives in Germany. Total mileage is 10,214 km, and total travel time is 16–18 days.
 
11
The “Su-Man-Europe” Container Train begins from Suzhou, passes through Manzhouli, Siberia, and arrives in Poland. Total mileage is 11,800 km, and total travel time is 14 days.
 
12
The “Yue-Xin-Europe” International Cargo Express Train begins from Guangzhou, passes through Xinjiang and arrives in Russia. Total mileage is 20,000 km, and total travel time is 15 days.
 
13
The National Transport and Logistics Public Information Platform (LOGINK, also known as e-logistics hub) is an e-network infrastructure, led by the Ministry of Transport and the provincial government of Zhejiang with participation from related administrative departments, industry associations, software developers and logistics service providers, whereby users may share logistics documents and exchange information electronically. The LOGINK Platform started its construction in September 2012 under the lead of the Bureau of Transportation of Zhejiang Province, and is operated and maintained by the Bureau. LOGINK also represents the Chinese Government to participate in the construction of a logistics information system for the Northeastern Asia countries.
 
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Securities Daily (2013) Jiuxin.com opened its new logistics center in Wuhan. Securities Daily, 05 Aug 2013
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The Ministry of Transport (2014) The transportation industry statistical bulletin 2013. The Ministry of Transport, 13 May 2014
XinhuaNet (2013a) The Biggest Liquor Product Warehousing Center opened in Tianjin. XinhuaNet, 11 Nov 2013
XinhuaNet (2013b) Womai.com is constructing a specialized food logistics channel in Southern China. XinhuaNet, 31 Jan 2013
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Metadata
Title
Logistics Facilities and Technological Development
Author
Fan Qin
Copyright Year
2016
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Book
Contemporary Logistics in China

Print ISBN: 978-3-662-47720-5

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-662-47721-2

Copyright Year: 2016

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-47721-2_4