Business / Logistics industry

DHL to launch logistics center in South China

[2012-07-18 13:58]

DHL Global Forwarding, a subsidiary of leading global logistics company Deutsche Post DHL, will set up an integrated logistics center in South China's city of Shenzhen.

China, Singapore set up JV to build regional shipping hub

[2012-07-13 15:38]

China's State Development and Investment Company (SDIC) has signed an agreement on setting up a joint venture with Jurong Port Pte Ltd of Singapore to transform Yangpu Port in the southernmost province of Hainan into a regional shipping and logistics hub.

Smaller is better in express delivery

[2012-07-12 13:57]

China's 35,000 express delivery companies can ship packages hundreds of miles for less than the cost of a standard US letter, pricing out global players such as FedEx and UPS.

Huaqiao attends the 5th Asian Cold-Chain Logistics Peak Forum

[2012-07-11 14:04]

From July 2 to 4, Huaqiao International Service Business Park accepted an invitation to attend the 5th Asian Cold-Chain Logistics Peak Forum held at Binhai New Area, Tianjin.

Express deliveries still stalled

[2012-07-05 11:11]

Approval of domestic delivery services by international logistics companies is still pending, clouding the prospects of foreign players.

Express deliveries still stalled

[2012-07-05 08:27]

Approval of domestic delivery services by international logistics companies such as FedEx Express Corp and United Parcel Service Inc is still pending, clouding the prospects of foreign players that are eyeing a bigger slice of the soaring Chinese express delivery market.

Modern logistics base with the Midea Group

[2012-06-27 17:04]

A signing ceremony for the establishment of a modern logistics base was held by the Urumqi Economic and Technological Development Zone (Toutunhe District) and the Annto Logistics in Nanjing on June 25, 2012.

Logistics giant inks leasing deal

[2012-06-26 13:28]

Global Logistics Properties announced Monday new leasing agreements totalling 44,000 square metres in China's Guangdong province.

China's logistics demand slows, costs up

[2012-06-25 09:42]

Chinese demand for logistics services is slowing further and the industry's costs have continued to increase.

Consumer spending to get boost

[2012-06-20 09:18]

China will roll out "concrete measures" to stimulate consumption by boosting efficiency and slashing the cost of logistics, said Huang Hai, former assistant minister of commerce.

Clowning about on the express delivery circuit

[2012-06-11 08:02]

Wearing a multicolored Afro wig, exaggerated make-up, oversized glasses and a costume decorated with sparkling stars, Chen Junjun is an unlikely looking courier.

China vows strong support for private investors in logistics

[2012-06-09 15:00]

China's top economic planner on Friday published a guideline on offering more support to private investors in the logistic sector.

Logistics costs account for 18% GDP

[2012-06-08 17:48]

China will become the world's largest logistics market in 2016, according to CEVA Logistics (CEVA), the world's fourth largest third-party logistics company, reported xinhua08.com on Thursday.

Reliability, cost issues affecting logistics

[2012-06-07 10:27]

High costs and low reliability among local providers are hampering the domestic logistics industry, according to a report on logistics services.

Policies to develop logistics industry

[2012-05-31 14:21]

The NDRC is working on, and will soon issue, guidance to encourage flows of private investment into the logistics industry, it said on Wednesday.

Logistics thrive even without a seaport

[2012-05-25 08:20]

In 120,000 square meters of warehouse space in Fengtai district, a daily average of 56 million tons of goods awaits shipment by Sinotrans Beijing Overland Transportation Corp.

Aggressive reforms brings logistics growth

[2012-05-16 17:08]

Countries that adopted aggressive shipping and storage reforms saw steady growth in the industry, said a World Bank survey Wednesday.

Courier firm gets IPO nod

[2012-05-05 11:33]

China Postal Express & Logistics Co won regulatory approval for an initial public offering that may be the largest in Shanghai for at least six months.

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