Study On China's Logistics Development

It is physical distribution that has a long history, but it is U.S.A that first gives the definition of logistics. With the development of economy, logistics has a great impact on economy. On one hand, economy globalization brings the development of logistics industry; on the other hand, a large logistics system could support the development of the economy. While absolute and relative logistics costs in relation to GDP vary from country to country, logistics is most definitely an important component in a country's economy.In the developed country, such as U.S.A, Japan, Logistics has become"the third source of profit"and has much more effect and supporting function. Modern logistics economy depending on logistics industry is becoming the most important area and a new growth point of economy. In a word, logistics becomes the impulse of the development of economy.China's logistics development achieved much now. First, the understanding for logistics idea was deeper and strengthening the effect on the socio-economic development. China's logistics had made a substantive progress. Joining WTO has brought a new chance for the development of logistics. But our country'logistics was still at primary stage and running in an extensive way without ideal efficiency, quality or profit. My thesis brings corresponding suggestions according the experience of the developed country logistics and the status of our county.