With acceleration of economic globalization, industrial socialization and information technology advancement, modern logistics shows increasing importance as to energizing the overall economy. The comprehensive and state-of-the-art logistics system comes as a crucial need for the sustainable development of economy, and exerts great impact on optimum allocation of resources, the economic restructure, improvement of investment circumstance and transformation of economic growth pattern.
Sponsored by The China Communication & Transportation Association, and supported by the Chinese governmental agencies as well as not-for-profit organizations in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, The China International Logistics Week (CILW) boasts successful track record of three editions, which was held in Beijing (2003), Shanghai (2005) and Guangzhou (2006). The event serves as an extensive platform for exchange of business insights and latest findings of the robust logistics industry. Cheng Siwei, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) of China, Gu Xiulian, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of NPC of China, Bu He, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of NPC of China has been honorary director of The Steering Committee of the CILW. Ou Xinqian, Deputy Director of National Development and Reform Commission of PRC, is the incumbent director of the Steering Committee of CILW.
The CILW2008 features a wide variety of exciting and productive events, including “The Global Logistics Forum”, “China International Transportation and Logistics Expo”, “China Freight Industry Award Ceremony”, “China Logistics Long March” and so forth. The Organizing Committee of CILW will broaden its attendance, continue to highlight its distinguished characteristics, with diversified large events arranged, and provide the industry with innovative and in-depth business insights.