In December 2024, the 《2024 Report on the Development of Modern Logistics in China》 (hereinafter referred to as the 《Report》), jointly edited by the Economic and Trade Department of the National Development and Reform Commission and the Modern Logistics Research Center of Nankai University, was officially published by the China Social Sciences Press.
The 《Report》 aims to closely track the development trajectory of China’s modern logistics industry, objectively reflect the current state of the sector, accurately grasp the development patterns of the modern logistics market and conduct in-depth research on key challenges and emerging trends. It serves as a valuable reference for government bodies, enterprises, and academia to understand and study the evolution of modern logistics in China.
The 《Report》 is structured into four main sections: General Overview, Industry Analysis, Special Topics, and Appendix, comprising a total of 11 chapters.
General Overview: This section includes four chapters covering the logistics market, logistics facilities and technologies, regional logistics, and related policies and plans. It provides a comprehensive summary and objective analysis of the overall development environment and characteristics of China’s logistics industry from a macro perspective.
Industry Analysis: Focuses on logistics within key industries and sectors, with detailed analyses of transportation logistics, manufacturing logistics, trade logistics, and agricultural product logistics.
Special Topics: Examines the latest emerging trends in the logistics industry, featuring three thematic studies: achievements and prospects of China's logistics development on the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative, the current state and outlook of digital transformation in China's logistics sector, and the characteristics and trends of cross-border e-commerce logistics in China.
Appendix: Summarizes critical logistics-related policies and plans issued by the State Council, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Transport, and other departments. It also compiles key statistics on the logistics industry.
This comprehensive analysis provides a well-rounded perspective on the development of modern logistics in China, highlighting both its progress and challenges.
The 《Report on the Development of Modern Logistics in China》 is the only annual report directly incorporated into national-level logistics decision-making and officially released on behalf of the central government, making it a landmark document in the development of China's logistics industry. Since its first publication in 2003, the report has released 22 editions, spanning nearly 6 million words, with over 50,000 copies distributed. It has been cited 16,000 times and has received multiple letters of appreciation and acknowledgments of adoption from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).
The English edition of the report is published globally by Springer, a renowned international scientific publishing company. To date, 14 editions have been released in English, with over 120,000 downloads worldwide. The report has been featured in specialized presentations at prestigious conferences, such as the Annual Conference of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) in the United States and the Academic Annual Conference of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) in the United Kingdom. It has been collected by top-tier institutions, including Harvard University, Stanford University, Yale University, Oxford University, Cambridge University, and the National Library of Australia. The report serves as a vital window and platform for the global community to understand China's logistics market and policies.
The Modern Logistics Research Center of Nankai University is a national think tank jointly established by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and Nankai University. Upholding Nankai's tradition of "knowing China and serving China," the center leverages its strong disciplinary resources in logistics to support national industrial development. It contributes to policy advice, economic forecasting, industry operations, and strategic planning, playing a key role in advancing the development of China's logistics sector. The center has received high praise from the central government for its efforts and has significantly promoted the growth of logistics as a discipline at Nankai University.
