Logistics Geography

Author: Liu Nian, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: "Logistics Geography" starts with the political and economic environment that affects logistics development. Based on national economic development policies, regional resource distribution, and industrial layout, it studies the rationality of the layout and development patterns of various logistics infrastructure. The book presents existing domestic and international logistics design and systems to readers, primarily focusing on the composition of logistics transportation modes, the layout of logistics routes and hubs, and other related issues. The book is divided into two parts: "Domestic Logistics Geography" and "International Logistics Geography." The main contents include: logistics environment, logistics infrastructure design, comprehensive transportation, railway transportation layout, highway transportation layout, waterway transportation layout, air transportation layout, pipeline transportation layout, an overview of international logistics, international logistics environment, international maritime transportation layout, international multimodal transport, and land transportation. It aims to help professionals working in the logistics industry and students in colleges and universities improve their professional competence. This book can be used as a teaching material for logistics management programs in higher vocational and technical colleges.