China Logistics Industry

China is a sprawling nation covering some 9.5 million sq km. Getting resources across this vast area to reach the country’s 1.3 billion people is no easy task. For that reason, China’s logistics industry is one of the most vibrant and potentially rewarding industries in the country. Over the last few years, China’s logistics industry has attracted a large amount of attention - be it from manufacturers, wholesalers, logistics service providers, educational organizations, or research institutions. As the most populous nation in the world, China’s logistics industry has taken on a life of its own. In order to understand the logistics industry as a whole and tap into the potential wealth that the country holds in this area, it is necessary to have an overview of the various segments of the industry. This report tries to provide just that. It begins with a brief overview of the logistics industry in China as a whole. Following this, the report breaks up to discuss the various modes of transportation employed in China’s logistics industry. Also, because China is so large, the logistics in one small portion of the country is almost certain to be vastly different from another. This report details developments in several major regions of China. A brief analysis is also given of logistics services catering to various key industries in China such as the automobiles industry or the iron and steel industries. This is followed by an in-depth discussion of third-party logistics providers in China. Finally, the report ends with several recommendations on the future of logistics in China and potential for investments and opportunities in this industry. It is hoped that the reader will be able to obtain a preliminary understanding of the logistics industry in China.