1 Three basic conclusions drawn from the reality of port logistics in China(1) Chinas 18,000 kilometers coastline and 11, 000 kilometers inland channel, account for 9 % of domestic trade transportation and more than 85% of foreign trade transportation. There are more than 1460 commercial ports along the coast and the rivers.(2) In 2003, cargo volumes of the coastal ports 1 Three basic facts drawn from the reality of port logistics in China (1) Chinas 18,000 kilometers coastline and 11,000 kilometers inland channel, account for 9% of domestic trade transportation and more than 85% of foreign trade transportation. 1460 commercial ports along the coast and the rivers. (2) In 2003, cargo volumes of the coastal ports