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Research and Markets: China Logistics Report 2004

DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 2, 20051, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c12074) has announced the addition of China Logistics Report 2004 to their offering.

China has seen spectacular growth over the last few years as a result of on-going liberalization of the market and acceptance into the global economy. The logistics industry has been one of the main beneficiaries of this phenomenon, with forwarders, 3PLs, airlines and shipping lines struggling to meet demand. However despite the hype surrounding exponential growth rates, there are still huge challenges in doing business in China. This report analyses the logistics market in the fastest growing economy in the region. It not only provides profiles of the various logistics segments, air, sea and road service providers, key economic regions, market sizing and forecasts, it also highlights some of the practical difficulties in operating in this market today.

Information provided includes an examination of the country's infrastructure, the companies, which are already, present in the market, the industry's structure and dynamics as well as its growth prospects. The report also includes market sizing and discusses the challenges of doing business in the region.

To take advantage of China's soaring economy, global transport & logistics companies are investing billions in infrastructure, acquisitions and operations. However, as well as offering huge opportunities, the market is one of the most difficult into which to break. Regulations, culture, weak infrastructure and an undeveloped industry are just some of the problems being faced by companies. Without a basic understanding of the country, its markets, its logistics sectors and potential partners, doing business in China is impossible.

China Logistics Report 2004 gives an overview of this fast growing market. It provides essential background to the economy, detailing key regions such as the Pearl River and Yangtze River Deltas as well as providing:

- Economic and demographic information

- Profiles of the Chinese operations of over 50 companies - both foreign and domestic - active in the Sea, Air, Logistics and Express sectors.

- Market sizing and forecasts for the transport, contract logistics and express sectors.

- Briefs on the automotive, retail, consumer, pharma/healthcare and high tech industries.

- Details of key logistics parks developments

- Information on rail and road infrastructure as well as the latest sea and airport development.

- Assessment of future trends and their impact on the market

- A 'behind the brochure' look at the difficulties of doing business in China, based on actual experiences

Why buy China Logistics Report 2004?

China Logistics Report 2004 is essential reading for all transport, logistics and warehouse companies doing or intending to do business in this market. It is also ideal for banks or consultancies advising clients or investing in China themselves.

The report provides all the information needed for a basic understanding of the country's transport and logistics industry, the companies, which are present in the market, and its prospects for growth. It also looks at many of the problems facing companies in China, ranging from economic to structural.

Market sizing and growth forecasts

Although the Chinese transport and logistics market is huge, the industry is still undeveloped. High levels of fragmentation and inefficiency, coupled with high logistics costs, characterize it. This provides a major opportunity for western logistics companies to seize share from domestic providers once the market is fully deregulated. However this relies on overcoming cultural differences and a deep-seated mistrust of out-sourcing. Taking into account all these factors, we have estimated the size and growth of the Chinese express, logistics and overall transport sectors.

Company Profiles

Air China

China Eastern

China Southern Airlines

Dragonair (Hong Kong)

China Airlines (Taiwan)

Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong)

COSCO Group

China Shipping

Evergreen (Taiwan)

OOCL (Hong Kong)

Other shipping lines

APL

Maersk

P&O Nedlloyd

Port operators

Hutchison Whampoa

PSA

P&O Ports

APM Terminals

Annto Logistics

China Resources Enterprise

Haier Logistics

Chang'an Minsheng Logistics

Anji Automotive Logistics

Other in-house operations

Company profiles: Domestic PLs

Sinotrans

China Shipping Logistics (Zhonghai Logistics)

PG Logistics

Cosco Logistics

Shenzhen Gongsuda Logistics

Jiuchuan Logistics

China Post Logistics

EAS International

Da Tian W Group (DTW)

China Merchants Logistics/ST Anda

Nippon Express

Kintetsu World Express

Semblog

TNT Logistics (Anji-TNT)

DHL (Danzas)

Kuehne & Nagel (K&N)

Exel

Expeditors

Bax Global

Gefco

NYK Logistics

APL Logistics

GeoLogistics

Panalpina

Schenker

Tibbett & Britten

Maersk Logistics

BLG

BALtrans

FedEx

TNT Express

UPS

DHL

Express Mail Service (China Post)

China Air Express

EAS

COSCO Air

DTW

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