Contemporary Logistics in China: Revitalization Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Contents
1 China’s Logistics Development Under the New Development Paradigm: A Strong Sense of Responsibility and a New Direction
1.1 The Background, Significance and Connotation of the New Development Paradigm
1.1.1 The Background of the Proposed New Development Paradigm
1.1.2 The Great Significance of Building a New Development Paradigm
1.1.3 Interpreting the New Development Paradigm
1.2 China’s New Logistics Roles Under the New Development Paradigm
1.2.1 Logistics is an Important Support for the Formation of a Strong Domestic Market
1.2.2 Logistics is an Important Safeguard for the High-Level Opening up to the Outside World
1.2.3 Logistics is an Important Link in the Modern Circulation System
1.2.4 Logistics Will Become the Leading Field of Application for Scientific and Technological Innovation
1.2.5 Deepening Reform in Logistics Helps Promote High-Quality Economic Development
1.3 The New Direction of China’s Logistics Under the New Development Paradigm
1.3.1 Strengthening the Strategic Underpinning of Expanding Domestic Demand
1.3.2 Promote a Higher Level of External Openness in Logistics
1.3.3 Quicken the Pace of Modern Logistics Infrastructure Construction
1.3.4 Innovation Will Spearhead the High-Quality Development of Logistics
1.3.5 Further Reduce Logistics Costs and Improve Quality and Efficiency
1.3.6 Enhance the Security Capacity of the Supply Chain and Industry Chain
1.4 Summary
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2 The Development of China’s Logistics Market
2.1 The Environment for China’s Logistics Development
2.1.1 The Severe Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Global Economy
2.1.2 China’s Economy was the First to Recover
2.1.3 A High-Level Institutionalized Opening-Up is Steadily Being Advanced
2.2 Overall Scale of China’s Logistics Market
2.2.1 Total Value of Social Logistics
2.2.2 Total Expense of Social Logistics
2.2.3 Freight Volume and Freight Turnover
2.2.4 Cargo Throughput and Container Throughput of Port
2.2.5 Cargo and Mail Throughput in Civil Airports
2.2.6 Business Volume of Express Industry
2.3 Major Characteristics of China’s Logistics Market
2.3.1 The Logistics Market Withstood the Severe Test of the COVID-19 Pandemic
2.3.2 The Logistics Industry Makes Every Effort to Fight the Pandemic
2.3.3 Accelerating Market Restructuring of the Logistics Industry
2.3.4 Logistics Enterprises Increase Capital Market Financing
2.3.5 Speeding Up the Digital Restructuring of Logistics
2.4 Summary
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3 Logistics Facilities and Technological Development
3.1 Transportation Infrastructures
3.1.1 Highway Infrastructures
3.1.2 Railway Infrastructures
3.1.3 Waterway Infrastructures
3.1.4 Civil Airports
3.1.5 Comprehensive Transportation Channels
3.2 Logistics Parks (Centers) and Warehousing Facilities
3.2.1 Development Status of Logistics Parks (Centers)
3.2.2 Warehousing Facilities
3.3 Logistics Equipment
3.3.1 Transportation Vehicles
3.3.2 Warehousing Equipment
3.4 Logistics Informationization and Standardization
3.4.1 Development of Logistics Informationization
3.4.2 Status of Logistics Standardization
3.5 Summary
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4 Regional Logistics Market in China
4.1 China’s Development Environment for Regional Logistics Markets
4.1.1 Regional Economic Operations Gradually Returned to Normal, with the Western Region Leading in Economic Growth
4.1.2 The Eastern Region Transforms and Upgrades to Promote High-Quality Economic Development
4.1.3 The Central and Western Regions Actively Promote Industrial Transfers, with Certain Provinces and Cities Experiencing Faster Growth in Foreign Trade Exports
4.1.4 Economic Growth in the Northeastern Region is Still Slow, but Shows Positive Signs of Improvement
4.1.5 Intensively Implementing Major Regional Strategies and Boosting the Construction of Regional Logistics Network
4.2 The Current Status and Characteristics of China’s Regional Logistics
4.2.1 The Scale of China’s Market Demand for Regional Logistics
4.2.2 Development Status of China’s Regional Logistics Infrastructure
4.2.3 Main Characteristics of Regional Logistics in China
4.3 Logistics Development in Hotspot Areas of China
4.3.1 Logistics Development in Hainan Province
4.3.2 Logistics Development on the Yangtze River Economic Belt
4.3.3 Logistics Development of the New Land-Sea Corridors in Western China
4.4 Summary
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5 The Development of Transport and Logistics in China
5.1 Development of Road Freight in China
5.1.1 Slight Fluctuations in the Volume of Goods Transported by Road Freight and a Slight Increase in its Proportion in the Total Volume of Goods Transported as a Whole
5.1.2 The Continued Optimization of the Road Freight Market Environment and the Strengthening of Leading Companies in This Sector
5.1.3 Gradual Improvement in Infrastructures for Cold Chain Logistics and Rapid Development of Road Cold Chain Logistics
5.1.4 Active Promotion of the Management and Maintenance of Rural Road Networks and Accelerated Development of Rural Logistics System Construction
5.2 Development of Railway Logistics in China
5.2.1 Slowdown in Growth of the Volume of Goods Transported by Rail and Improvements in Cargo Categories
5.2.2 Further Optimization of the Railway Network and Steady Progress Made in Overseas Railway Development Projects
5.2.3 The Acceleration of Mixed-Ownership Reforms and the Participation of Social Capital in the Development of the Railway Industrial Chain
5.2.4 Increased Digitalization of Railway Freight Operation and Constant Innovations in Logistics Operation Models
5.2.5 Significant Increase in the Number of China–Europe Railway Express Trips and Continued Improvements Made to Infrastructure and Service
5.3 Development of Shipping Logistics in China
5.3.1 Continued Increase in Demand for Shipping Logistics with a Slowdown in Growth Rate
5.3.2 Social Logistic Costs Lowered Due to Tax Reductions and Exemptions; Strong COVID-19 Containment Provided a Guarantee for Foreign Trade
5.3.3 Major Trends of Automation, Digitization, Green Development, and Greater Safety Accelerated High-Quality Growth in Shipping Logistics
5.3.4 Increased Integration of Port Resources and Enhanced Regional Cooperation Among Ports
5.4 Development of Aviation Logistics in China
5.4.1 Cargo and Mail Throughputs of Airports Registered Negative Growth with Significant Decline for Domestic Airlines
5.4.2 Accelerated Infrastructure Development of Aviation Logistics and Continuous Improvement in Digitalization
5.4.3 Improvement of the Air Freight Market and the Development of a New Landscape for Economic Activities Around the Airport
5.4.4 Rapid Increase in Air Freight Capabilities and Accelerated Growth in the Charted Cargo Flights Business
5.5 Summary
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6 The Development Status of China’s Manufacturing Logistics
6.1 The Development Environment of China’s Manufacturing Logistics
6.1.1 The Scale of China’s Manufacturing Industry Continues to Grow as Its Growth Rate Declines
6.1.2 The Stability and Security of the Industry and Supply Chains Have Become a Top Priority
6.1.3 China Speeds Up the Reconstruction of Its Industry Chains
6.1.4 New Infrastructure Construction Enters an Accelerated Phase
6.1.5 The Policy Environment for Manufacturing Logistics Continues to Improve
6.2 The Development Status of China’s Manufacturing Logistics
6.2.1 The Scale of Manufacturing Logistics Maintains a Trend of Continuous Growth
6.2.2 The Field and Scope of the Express Delivery Industry Servicing the Manufacturing Industry Keeps Expanding
6.2.3 The Line/Auxiliary Logistics of Manufacturing Enterprises Quickens the Pace of Intellectualization
6.2.4 Intelligent Logistics Equipment is Widely Used
6.2.5 The Accelerated Creation of an Industrial Logistics Ecosphere
6.3 The Development Status of Two Typical Manufacturing Logistics Industries in China
6.3.1 Development Status of the Automobile Logistics Industry
6.3.2 Development of Logistics in the Electronics Manufacturing Industry
6.4 Summary
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7 Development of Commerce Logistics in China
7.1 Development Environment of Commerce Logistics in China
7.1.1 Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods Declined Slightly After Rising
7.1.2 The Market for Means of Production Continued to Expand, While Growth Rate Slowed Down
7.1.3 Total Foreign Trade Showed Counter-Trend Growth
7.1.4 Trade Circulation Channels Quickened Their Pace of Integration
7.1.5 Policy Environment for the Development of Commerce Logistics
7.2 Current Development of Commerce Logistics in China
7.2.1 The Market Size of Commerce Logistics Continues to Grow Rapidly
7.2.2 Steady Progress Made in the Construction of Commerce Logistics Infrastructure
7.2.3 The Rise in Online Consumption Drives the Vigorous Growth of the Express Delivery Industry and New Commerce Logistics
7.2.4 Commerce Logistics Performed Brightly in the Fight Against COVID-19
7.3 Development Situation of the Key Sectors of China’s Commerce Logistics Industry
7.3.1 Improvements in Pharmaceutical Logistics Supervision and Informatization Help Maintain Intensive and Efficient Development
7.3.2 E-commerce Logistics Focuses on Community Group Buying, as E-commerce Distribution Channels Continue to Expand
7.4 Summary
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8 Development of Agricultural Products Logistics in China
8.1 Development Environment of China’s Agricultural Products Logistics
8.1.1 Agricultural Production Volume and Import Volume Continue to Expand
8.1.2 Rural E-tailing and Agricultural Products E-commerce Continue to Develop Well
8.1.3 The Rural Regions Have Achieved Complete Victory in the Battle Against Poverty
8.1.4 Ensuring a Steady Supply of Agricultural Products has Withstood the COVID-19 Test
8.1.5 The Progressive Implementation of Support Policies for Agricultural Products Logistics
8.2 Development Status of China’s Agricultural Products Logistics
8.2.1 The Scale of Agricultural Products Logistics Continues to Grow Steadily
8.2.2 Agricultural Products Logistics Ensures Essential Supply and Pandemic Control Under COVID-19
8.2.3 Further Construction and Improvement of the Agricultural Products Logistics Network
8.2.4 Model Innovation and Development in Agricultural Products E-commerce Logistics
8.3 Development Status of Some Key Sectors of China’s Agricultural Products Logistics Industry
8.3.1 Development Status of Grain Logistics
8.3.2 Development Status of Fresh Agri-Products Logistics
8.4 Summary
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9 Response and Development of China’s Logistics Under COVID-19
9.1 The COVID-19 Outbreak and Its Impact on China’s Macroeconomy
9.1.1 The Outbreak and Spread of COVID-19
9.1.2 Overall Situation of COVID-19 Prevention and Control in China
9.1.3 Impact of COVID-19 on China’s Macroeconomy
9.2 Impact of COVID-19 on China’s Logistics Market
9.2.1 Frequent Disruptions to the Global Supply Chains, as the World Adjusts Toward Regionalization and Localization
9.2.2 Restructuring in the Freight Industry’s Demand and Supply Markets, as Highway Freight Logistics Rapidly Develops
9.2.3 As Consumer Logistics Grows in Scale, Ensuring Health and Safety Becomes a Regular Requirement
9.2.4 Disruptions and Recovery of Cold-Chain Logistics, with Stricter Control Over Operations
9.3 The Response and Reaction of China’s Logistics Industry Under COVID-19
9.3.1 The Government Quickly Introduced Policies to Help the Logistics Industry Cope with COVID-19
9.3.2 Logistics Companies Respond Actively to Short-Term Operational Difficulties Under COVID-19
9.3.3 Large Enterprises are Actively Assuming Social Responsibility in the National COVID-19 Crisis
9.3.4 Accelerating “Informatized” and “Fully Unmanned” New Technologies and New Facilities
9.3.5 Logistics Enterprises Actively Innovate Their Operational Methods and Business Models
9.4 Outlook on the Development of China’s Logistics in the Post-COVID-19 Era
9.4.1 The Increasing Importance of Logistics in the National Economy and Social Operation
9.4.2 COVID-19 Has Accelerated the Global Supply Chain Reconfiguration, As Regional Logistics Markets Make Profound Adjustments
9.4.3 Logistics Enterprises Will Further Focus on and Enhance Their Resilience to Risks
9.4.4 Contactless Commerce is Becoming More Widespread, with Intelligent Facilities Increasingly Used
9.5 Summary
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10 Development and Prospects of International Logistics in China Under the New Development Paradigm
10.1 The Development Environment of International Logistics in China Under the New Development Paradigm
10.1.1 The New International Economic Situation and New Requirements Necessitated by the New Development Paradigm
10.1.2 Gradually Improving the Policy System to Accelerate the Development of International Logistics
10.1.3 The Industry Accelerates Innovation to Provide New Impetus for the Development of International Logistics
10.2 The Development Status of International Logistics in China Under the New Development Paradigm
10.2.1 “The Belt and Road Initiative” has Reshaped China’s International Logistics Development Pattern
10.2.2 Free Trade Zone Logistics has Become an Important Component of China’s International Logistics System
10.2.3 The Rapidly Expanding Service Capacity of China’s International Logistics
10.2.4 Large Logistics Enterprises to Accelerate the Development of International Logistics
10.3 The Development Trend of International Logistics in China Under the New Development Paradigm
10.3.1 International and Domestic Logistics Systems will Gradually Integrate
10.3.2 The International Logistics Network Will Be Perfected
10.3.3 Adjustments in the International Cargo Transportation Structure
10.3.4 The Greening and Intelligentization of International Logistics will be Further Accelerated
10.4 Summary
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11 Rural Logistics Construction in China Under the Rural Revitalization Strategy
11.1 The Importance of Rural Logistics Construction in Implementing the Rural Revitalization Strategy
11.1.1 The Background and Epoch-Making Significance of the Rural Revitalization Strategy
11.1.2 The Definitions and Characteristics of Rural Logistics in China and the Evolution of Its System
11.1.3 The Importance of Rural Logistics Construction in Implementing the Rural Revitalization Strategy
11.2 Analysis of the Progress and Driving Factors in China’s Rural Logistics Construction Under the Rural Revitalization Strategy
11.2.1 Progress Made in China’s Rural Logistics Construction Under the Rural Revitalization Strategy
11.2.2 Analysis of Factors Driving China’s Rural Logistics Construction Under the Rural Revitalization Strategy
11.3 Main Problems and Development Trends in China’s Rural Logistics Construction
11.3.1 The Main Problems Facing Rural Logistics Construction in China
11.3.2 Development Trend in China’s Rural Logistics Construction Under the Rural Revitalization Strategy
11.4 Summary
References