Contemporary Logistics in China: 20 Years of Progress and Achievement (1st ed. 2024) (Current Chinese Economic Report Series)

By: Xiang Li and Ling Wang and Jun Liu and Xiaofan Wu and Binglian Liu

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Synopsis: 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.