In 2004, strong growth in international trade and China's domestic economy fuelled demand for local-based maritime shipping. Encouraging investment in port facilities and expanded shipping capacity, the trend was als...In 2004, strong growth in international trade and China's domestic economy fuelled demand for local-based maritime shipping. Encouraging investment in port facilities and expanded shipping capacity, the trend was also met by higher shipping rates and strong shipping company profits.展开更多
文摘In 2004, strong growth in international trade and China's domestic economy fuelled demand for local-based maritime shipping. Encouraging investment in port facilities and expanded shipping capacity, the trend was also met by higher shipping rates and strong shipping company profits.