CHINA's BooMING ExPORT BUSINESS
China's economy is developing at a rapid pace with double-digit growth rates in export business and an expected increase of 40 per cent by 2010. With an estimated trade volume of nearly 2 trillion US dollars in 2006, China handles more cargo than any other country in the world. Given these growth rates, it is not surprising that the Chinese logistics sector increased by more than 12 per cent last year. In order to support the booming industry, the government is currently investing massively in the country's infrastructure. Over the next few years, the Chinese government wants to improve and extend the existing road and railway networks as well as maritime harbours and airports. For transport logistics, Shanghai is one of the most attractive locations in Chin is the second largest city in the country and has the most important good links to industrial regions. And Shanghai is also a modern and welcoming host for visitor and business people from China and around the world.